Crufts 2023 live - today's schedule, travel latest and when to watch on TV

The biggest dog show in the world is taking place once again in Birmingham. Crufts 2023 gets under way at the city's NEC arena today, March 9.
Dogs of every size, shape and breed will descend on Birmingham, along with tens of thousands of dog-lovers, eager to watch the show.
The international event, organised by the Kennel Club, will take place over four days from Thursday, March 9, to Sunday, March 12.
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As well as the breed judging, which will eventually lead to the prestigious Best in Show finale, there will be displays of agility and heelwork, plus hundreds of stalls and trade stands for visitors to browse.
Tickets are still available for this year's event, but if you can't make it to the show itself, you can still follow all of the activities and competitions on TV or online. BirminghamLive will be bringing you all of the latest updates from day one of Crufts 2023 below.
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