At world's biggest dog show, pet lovers defy coronavirus fears

More than 26,000 dogs and 166,000 fans are expected over the four days of Crufts this year

Published: March 07, 2020 14:36 Compiled by Christian Borbon, Digital Content Producer and inputs from AFP

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A British Bulldog takes a rest on the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain. | Coronavirus may have spread to dogs, but that did not stop animal lovers flocking to the world's biggest dog show, Crufts - although many were taking precautions. Image Credit: Reuters

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A Border Terrier is seen wearing a hoodie at Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain. | Events around the world have been cancelled due to the Covid-19 outbreak, which has killed over 3,300 people, including, in Britain, the London Book Fair. Image Credit: Reuters

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An owner competes with his Standard Poodles at the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain. | There were particular fears for Crufts after a pet dog in Hong Kong was found to be infected with the virus, and quarantined. Image Credit: Reuters

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A woman wearing a face mask helps to groom a Miniature Schnauzer on the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham, Britain. | But the Kennel Club organisers decided to go ahead, following UK government advice to continue as normal. Image Credit: Reuters

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An owner grooms a Miniature Schnauzer on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham. Image Credit: AFP

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A Mexican hairless dog is seen wearing a jumpsuit at the biggest show in the world. Image Credit: Reuters

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A dog owner grooms her Shih Tzu on the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham. Image Credit: Reuters

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A dog owner grooms her Standard Poodle. Image Credit: Reuters

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A dog owner grooms her Maltese. Image Credit: Reuters

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An owner carries her dog on the first day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham. Image Credit: Reuters

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A Weimaraner is seen wearing a jumpsuit on the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham. Image Credit: Reuters

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A standard poodle is groomed on the first day of the Crufts dog show. Image Credit: AFP

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A dog owner takes a rest with her Dalmatian on the first day of the Crufts Dog Show. Image Credit: Reuters

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An owner arrives with her dog on the first day of the Crufts Dog Show. Image Credit: Reuters

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wo Welsh Springer Spaniels are seen on the second day of the Crufts Dog Show in Birmingham. Image Credit: Reuters

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