A parade of adorable pooches were pampered ahead of showing off their skills in Birmingham today as Crufts 2023 returned for its second day.
Owners and pets from around the world are competing in agility and obedience competitions over the next three days with one pooch being awarded Best In Show on Sunday.
This morning, the canines were seen in an array of stylish outfits including colourful onesies, vibrant rain boots and headscarves with fashionable prints as they braved the weather to head to the show at the National Exhibition Centre.
Among the early arrivals was one poodle who refused to let the snowy weather dampen their spirits and donned a bright green raincoat ahead of the competition, organised by The Kennel Club.
Meanwhile, the pets looked relaxed and pampered as they waited inside the NEC to enter the parade ring during the competition today.
Looking good! An Old English Sheepdog has his hair done while at the Crufts 2023 show in Birmingham
Getting ready! An Old English Sheepdog and its owner attend on the second day of the Crufts dog show in Birmingham
What a good boy! A Newfoundland is prepared for competition by its owners during Day Two of Crufts 2023 at NEC Arena
Ready, steady, go! Old English Sheepdogs compete with their handlers during the competition
Lasma Blue (pictured right) from Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Brushes, Zuko, a Samoyed
Samoyeds are groomed ahead of showing, pictured left, before attending the judged competition, pictured right
Chilling! An owner reads a book to her two Bernese Mountain Dogs ahead of competing
Family affair! Brother and sister dogs Gamble (left) and Susy at the show this afternoon
So cute! A Dandie Dinmont Terrier is seen wearing a costume while at the prestigious event
Pampered! Newfoundland has their fur blow-dried by their owner ahead of their competition
Old English Sheepdogs take to the show ring during the second day of the Crufts Dog Show
Canines are seen in an array of stylish outfits including colourful onesies, vibrant rain boots and headscarves with fashionable prints as they brave the weather to head to the world’s biggest dog show at the National Exhibition Centre
Among the early arrivals is one poodle who refused to let the snowy weather dampen their spirits and donned a bright green raincoat ahead of the competition, organised by The Kennel Club
These boots are made for walking! Two fashionable pooches walk in colourful booties to combat the cold
Lovely in lilac! This dog made a statement in purple and yellow boots when making their way through the snow
Shake it off! This dog moved its head left and right to get off the snow that had landed on its gorgeous fur
Double trouble! Two adorable pets are covered in snow as they arrive for the second day of the Crufts Dog Show
Thrice as nice! Sisters Graine (pictured left) and Shirley Keeling (right), from Ireland, with their Alaskan Malamute dogs
Several of the dogs were sporting elaborate outfits – like these patterned jackets, which look smart and keep the animals warm in the cold March weather
Is that you Lassie? A group of Rough Collies go for a walk with their owner outside the NEC as they gear up to compete
Two of a kind! Rough Collies are blown by the wind as they arrive for the second day of the Crufts Dog Show
Big fellas! A duo of dogs certainly brought the muscle to the second day of Crufts
Making it work: One German Shepherd seemingly donned a person’s pink coat while walking alongside their owner, pictured right. Pictured left, a dog makes their way to the arena
Stylish: The pampered pooches looked ready to show off their skills as they arrived in elaborate ensembles – including patterned coats (pictured)
Ready FUR action! A VERY furry dog looks on during the second day of Crufts 2023
Wrapped up warm: One adorable dog was given an extra cuddle before attending the event, pictured right. Pictured left, an excited dog jumps up to greet a person
Dogs arrive in a cage on the second day of Crufts 2023 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham
They’re energetic! Some excited pooches stood up on their hind legs while donning purple jackets at the prestigious event today
Working it! A group of stylish pets thought to be Border Collies arrive for the second day of the Crufts dog show
Taking a break! One dog appeared unimpressed by the idea of walking any further and instead decided to lie in the snow
It’s fashion darling! These Collie dogs arrived dressed in bin liners for the second day of Crufts
Ready to go! These dogs looked excited to see one another when at the Birmingham arena
No ruff, just ready! Dogs of all breeds from around the world are in attendance at the show
Looking good! A dog decked out in adorable blue boots makes their way towards the arena
The pets will compete in agility and obedience tests over the next three days with one pooch being awarded the prestigious Best In Show on Sunday
Bringing the muscle! These big fellas looked to be doing just fine while walking along in the snow with their owner
Wrapped up warm: A dog took refuge in his comfy cage on wheels (left) while another dog looked adoringly at his owner (right)
What a fur-bulous bunch! These canines looked picture-perfect as they stepped out together for the Birmingham event
Say cheese! These pooches were among the hundreds of dogs who arrived at Birmingham’s NEC arena today to take part in Crufts
Puparazzi ready! Pooches worked their walk as they were photographed heading into the show