Crufts goes ahead in Birmingham amid coronavirus outbreak

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Image caption, A woman wears a face mask while grooming her miniature schnauzer

The world's biggest dog show, Crufts, gets under way at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre (NEC).

The annual event has some restrictions in place due to the coronavirus outbreak but is still expected to attract about 26,000 dogs and more than 160,000 people.

The contest is split over four days into the gundog, working and pastoral, terrier and hound, and toy and utility categories.

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Image caption, Say cheese - these German spitzes are all smiles

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Image caption, A pair of patriotic pooches keep warm and carry on

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Image caption, A talented terrier arrives at the venue on a skateboard

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Image caption, Dogs in pet travel strollers arrive at Crufts

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Image caption, Sealed with a kiss - a poodle owner gives her pooch a peck

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Image caption, Straight from the salon - a poodle gets groomed at the venue

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Image caption, Last-minute checks are made to this unique poodle

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