Being top dog
A Petit Basset Griffon Vendeen with the nickname Jilly was the proud pooch that snapped up the title of Best in Show at this year’s Crufts dog show in Birmingham, central England.
She and her handler were awarded with their trophy in front of thousands of dog fans, who flocked to the arena where the competition took place.
A man shakes a Foxhound's paw on the opening day of the competition.
A judge checks a long haired Dachshund’s teeth.
A row of Foxhounds peek out of their enclosures.
Two Afghan Hounds wear elaborate hoods.
A man grooms a poodle.
Maltese dogs are lined up for the judge.
A Maltese's fur flicks back dramatically as it is paraded at the show.
A man shows off an Irish Wolfhound.
Colourful paws prints are inked on the back of a visitor's head.
Bailey Bear, a Golden Labradoodle, sits in front of a picture of a cat.
An Irish Wolfhound leans on a girl's legs with its own paws stretched out.
A Dalmatian rests its head.
Fuzzy fur covers a poodle's eyes as it is groomed.
Jilly, whose full name is "Soletrader Peak A Boo," gets a kiss from her handler and breeder Gavin Robertson after winning Best in Show.
