they arrived in full dinner suits, glittery all in one numbers and the latest in jacket fashions   but this is not paris fashion week it is day three of crufts 2015 where the preened and pampered of the canine world gather to compete in the world's biggest dog breed competition from afghans in headdresses, to a terrier in a pram, day three of the event at the nec arena in birmingham has seen some incredible sights colourful: this afghan hound looks to have been inspired by paris fashion week with its all in one ensemble, headgear and tassles at day three of crufts in birmingham  fine coats: these miniature dogs have turned up on the green carpet wearing eye catching outfits but the judges will be looking at the coats underneath  top dog: and the best dressed dog award goes tothis dog has come in a full doggy dinner suit and is certain to impress the judges  easy ride: these pampered pooches hitch a ride in a metal cage as they arrive on day three of the competition at the nec in birmingham  today is the turn of hounds and terriers to take centre stage with breeds ranging from west highland white's to shaggy looking komondor's all on show 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 there were various displays from groups including the the west midlands police and the southern golden retriever display team  barking: this dog is careful to avoid a bad hair day with its white bonnet as well as wearing protective boots to protect its paws  shaggy dog story: comedian bill bailey shares a joke with fodey the komondor but crufts was a serious business for competitors on saturday  on show: this flowing afghan hound was at todays show where dogs were tested in various categories including heelwork, agility and obedience  on parade: a cairn terrier trots around the ring in front of the clapping crowds at today's show at crufts  thursday saw the gundogs do their thing, yesterday featured the working and pastoral categories and tomorrow will mark the finale of the competition with the toy and utility dogs there are also a number of events solely for children and their dogs  it has changed in ways that couldn’t possibly have been imagined when the show was set up in victorian times by the late charles cruft although it was a very different event in 1891 charles cruft was a great showman and would surely have enjoyed the size and scope of the event today, which is an essential date in any dog lover’s calendar puppy love: one dog reaches in for a kiss from its owner at the biggest dog show on earth happening in birmingham this weekend  all creatures greatowner laura barclay arrives with her irish wolfounds it looks like her four dogs are taking her for a walk  and small: miniature daschunds take tiny strides towards the crufts arena on their leads with their owners on saturday  on your marks: these greyhounds keep warm in their colourful checkered coats but look ready to compete at any second at crufts this weekend  pristine pooches: these american eskimos look white than white as they trot along to the crufts arena in birmingham on saturday  beard trim: this terrier has its coat trimmed to ensure it's in tip top condition for the judges on day three of the world famous canine competition  getting ready: an owner applies the finishing touches to her beautiful hound while things start to get underway in birmingham  close shave: a bedlington terrier is clipped as its owner ensures it is looking its best for today's terrier category at crufts  although there is a packed schedule of contests for the dogs to take part in, for much of the time they left waiting around for their event to start each animals is assigned a sleeping area, which many of the owners decorate with cushions, pictures and rosettes from previous competitions the dog show is still an important part of the event, celebrating the unique relationship that dogs share with their owners judges are trained to ensure that only healthy dogs win prizes, which in turn encourages the breeding of healthy dogs but the event is now about so much more besides star quality: the dogs get celebrity treatment for the day, and also celebrity attention, as bill bailey arrived to give poodles cedric (left) and walter a cuddle  snazzy jackets: these hounds show off their slim waistlines with their colourful coats on their way to perform in the terrier and hound day  no walkies: a maltese named buttons looks out from his pushchair during day three of crufts 2015 at the nec, birmingham  this way: an english bull terrier shows his strength and enthusiasm for the esteemed dog show as he pulls on his leash  crufts is ultimately a celebration of all dogs it celebrates working dogs, such as those in the gamekeeper classes or which line up for the police dog team operational and humanitarian action of the year award the dogs compete in various events to test their obedience and agility in order to be named best in show proud: a west highland white stands on a union flag (left) while two standard poodles wait patiently on day three at the nec  happy hound: this afghan hound is all smiles while waiting for its turn at the largest dog breeds show in the world  do your ears hang low? this bloodhound is drooling with excitement as he gets ready to be part of the biggest dog show there is  why the long face? because it's the terrier and hound category at crufts 2015 in birmingham this dog relaxes on his mat before show time  all smiles: this little dog lover clutches on to a couple of soft dog cuddly toys while bling collars are also on show  picture perfect: this wise looking afghan hound is immaculately groomed and ready for judgement day 
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