Crufts is expected to welcome around 26,000 dogs next month.
More than 200 pedigree dog breeds will be in contention for the Best in Show trophy and visitors will also be able to watch the ‘world’s finest’ dogs and handlers in action across a range of disciplines including agility, obedience, heelwork to music and flyball.
Last year, a record attendance of more than 166,500 visitors joined in the annual celebration of man’s best friend, the third year in succession that the attendance record had been broken.
Crufts chairman Tom Mather said: “We thank everybody who has entered the show and look forward to welcoming all the dogs and their owners, who make Crufts such a wonderful event, whether it is those who have been loyally returning year after year or those who are experiencing the show for the first time.”
