Not Best In Show: First Day Of Crufts Dog Show Is Best In Snow

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The dog show in England, which draws more than 18,000 participants, begins with pups parading in their best snowy weather gear.

ByNiki Budnick•March 10, 2023

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A dog wearing a wholly hat arrives in wintry weather for the first day of Crufts 2023 at the NEC Arena on March 9, 2023 in Birmingham, England. Billed as the greatest dog show in the world, the Kennel Club event sees dogs from across the world competing for the coveted Best in Show title. (Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images)

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The world's biggest international dog show kicked off Thursday with a bit of snow and wintry weather. The Crufts Dog Show is held at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England, and attracts more than 18,000 participants from around the world every year.

This year, dogs heading to the competition had to deal with some wintry weather. Their owners had many of the breeds dressed in their finest gear on the way into the show. If you're curious about the show or want to watch it live, the Crufts YouTube page will be live streaming all weekend long. Who will win Best In Show? We'll find out on Sunday.

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The dog show in England, which draws more than 18,000 participants, begins with pups parading in their best snowy weather gear.

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