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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

A dog owner grooms her Standard Poodle.

A dog owner grooms her Maltese.

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

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

A standard poodle is groomed on the first day of the Crufts dog show.

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

An owner arrives with her dog on the first day of the Crufts Dog Show.

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