In pictures: Crufts Dog Show

1 of 7 The 101st Crufts Dog Show opened in Birmingham on Thursday with organisers hoping 130,000 enthusiasts will visit during the four-day event.

2 of 7 Enya the Miniature Pinscher and Bouba the bulldog calmly wait at the beginning of the world's biggest dog show.

3 of 7 On the first day of the show, Buster, an English Springer Spaniel, received the PDSA Dickin Medal for outstanding gallantry during the Iraq war.

4 of 7 Almost 22,000 dogs will participate in the show, including Justin the Chihuahua.

5 of 7 Jodie Harrison, 18, arrived well groomed with her standard poodle, Chyna, from Corringham, Essex.

6 of 7 Harry enjoys a victory nap after winning veterans King Charles Spaniel class during the opening day.

7 of 7 Many of the dogs will be after the Best in Show cup, won last year by Danny the Pekinese.