Dogs of all shapes and sizes have been showing up in style as Crufts returns to Birmingham.

Arriving in onesies, snoods and doggy booties, working dogs from the great dane to the dobermann kicked off the world-famous show on Thursday.

Owner Judith Carruthers said she was in “total shock” at her spaniel taking the top spot.

Two old English sheepdogs
Two old English sheepdogs show off their waterproof footwear (Beat Media Group/PA)

“Reaching the best in show final is just such an honour, it’s been a great effort and everyone is over the moon.”

Pyrenean mountain dog Boris
About 27,000 dogs are due to be at Crufts 2019, including Pyrenean mountain dog Boris (Aaron Chown/PA)

Susan Reilly and Boris, her Pyrenean mountain dog, sported matching looks as they arrived at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on Friday.

Italian greyhounds
Italian greyhounds arrive in matching styles for day two of Crufts (Beat Media Group/PA)

Day three of the show on Saturday will see terrier and hound breeds​ on the main stage, followed by utility and toy breeds, who will close the show on Sunday.

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