The world’s most prestigious dog show was a casualty of the global pandemic in 2021 but now more than 20,000 dogs will be flocking to the NEC Birmingham from March 10-13.
Dog lovers will be able to keep up with all the action at the competition on television, with wall-to-wall coverage available of all four days.
More than half a century ago dog shows were popular events in Edinburgh, with the biggest annual contest taking place in Waverley Market.
Here are 25 pictures to take you back to those days – featuring plenty of VERY good boys and girls.
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