In pictures: Meet the dogs from Rugby who will be taking part in Crufts this weekend

The world’s greatest dog show returns this weekend and we asked some owners from Rugby to send in photos of their cute, cuddly, colourful and confident canines who are showing at Crufts this year.

Crufts, which is being held from Thursday, March 6 to Sunday, March 9, is an international dog show held annually, which takes place over four days at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre.

The show, which describes itself as the world's greatest dog show, attracts around 24,000 dogs and over 155,000 visitors.

It is also broadcast to around 8.7 million viewers from around the world.

First started in 1891 by Charles Cruft and run by the Royal Kennel Club since 1942, Crufts has grown to become one of the most well-known and popular dog shows.

If you aren't making a trip to the NEC, you can tune into all the action from the comfort of your own home on Channel 4 or Crufts’ YouTube channel.

On YouTube, the dog show will be broadcast live on a stream at the time the events happen.

Take a look at the Rugby dogs hoping to be crowned top of the pups.

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