article_snippet: The four-day event is the world's largest dog show with beloved pets competing in categories include agility, heelwork to music and the ever-popular flyball final.
article_snippet: There were various displays from groups including the the West Midlands Police and the Southern Golden Retriever display team .
article_snippet: On show: This flowing Afghan hound was at todays show where dogs were tested in various categories including heelwork, agility and obedience .
article_snippet: Thursday saw the Gundogs do the Gundogs thing, yesterday featured the Working and Pastoral categories and tomorrow will mark the finale of the competition with the Toy and Utility dogs.
article_snippet: There are also a number of events solely for children and their dogs .
article_snippet: puppy love: One dog reaches in for a kiss from One dog owner at the biggest dog show on earth happening in Birmingham this weekend .
article_snippet: Although there is a packed schedule of contests for the dogs to take part in, for much of the time the dogs left waiting around for the dogs event to start.
article_snippet: Each animals is assigned a sleeping area, which many of the owners decorate with cushions, pictures and rosettes from previous competitions.
article_snippet: The dog show is still an important part of their event, celebrating the unique relationship that dogs share with The dog show owners.
article_snippet: Judges are trained to ensure that only healthy dogs win prizes, which in turn encourages the breeding of healthy dogs.
article_snippet: This way: An English Bull Terrier shows An English Bull Terrier strength and enthusiasm for the esteemed dog show as An English Bull Terrier pulls on An English Bull Terrier leash .
article_snippet: all dogs compete in various events to test all dogs obedience and agility in order to be named Best In Show.
article_snippet: Happy hound: This Afghan Hound is all smiles while waiting for This Afghan Hound turn at the largest dog breeds show in the world .
article_snippet: This bloodhound is drooling with excitement as This bloodhound gets ready to be part of the biggest dog show there is .
article_snippet: This dog relaxes on This dog mat before show time .
highlights_snippet: Owners spent the morning grooming Owners pets before an afternoon of tough competing .
  
highlights_snippet: The breeds compete in various challenges to test The breeds agility and obedience for a chance to win Best In Show .