Crufts Dog Show 2014 - in pictures

A Boxer looks out from its kennel at Crufts Dog Show 2014. The annual event, in which dog breeders from across the globe take part in several different competitions, is said to be the largest of its kind in the world.

A dog is carried by its owner at the NEC in Birmingham, where Crufts is held each year.

Jason Lynn celebrates with his Poodle, Ricky, the winner of this year’s Best in Show award at Crufts. Described as a "triumph of topiary", Ricky beat 22,000 rivals, including runner-up Dan the Man and a Pomeranian called Colin.

Dogs in waterproof onesies arrive for the show.

A dog takes part in the agility competition on the second day of Crufts, which began on Thursday and ended yesterday.

A Yorkshire Terrier waits to be judged during the Toy and Utility day of the dog show.

An owner and two dogs rest in kennels on the fourth and final day of Crufts.

A Dachshund waits to be judged in the show ring at Crufts, which was first held in 1891.

Breeders groom their dogs backstage.