Orca, a lagotto romagnolo that never stops wagging her tail, has been crowned best in show
A Pekinese named Sammy is cooled down with a drink by Amanda Thomas before entering the judging ring
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Four-year-old Orca, a lagotto romagnolo, beat more than 19,000 dogs from around the world over the last four days to claim the show's top honour at the NEC in Birmingham
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Cloud and Comet are Bichon Frisés
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A miniature poodle is prepared for the judging ring
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An Old English Sheepdog is groomed ahead of showing
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Airborne during the agility finals
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A Chinese Crested parades with its owner in the judging ring on day four
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Weimaraners peer around their pens in the judging rings
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It doesn't usually snow at Crufts, and its star performers needed to be protected from the hostile weather
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Keeping warm on Thursday, the first day of Crufts, when the weather was too cold for short-haired dogs
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Heelwork to music involves interpration of music into choreographed moves
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Dogue de Bordeauxs wait to go in the judging ring on the second day
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Vanessa McAlpine, Crufts show manager, said: "Congratulations to Orca who helped end this year’s competition on a real high, taking the coveted Best in Show award alongside her handler, Javier. The pair are very deserving winners and it was clear to see their strong relationship together in the ring."
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