Crufts goes ahead in Birmingham amid coronavirus outbreak Published duration 5 March Related Topics Coronavirus pandemic

image copyright PA Media image caption A woman wears a face mask while grooming her miniature schnauzer

The world's biggest dog show, Crufts, gets under way at Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre (NEC).

The annual event has some restrictions in place due to the coronavirus outbreak but is still expected to attract about 26,000 dogs and more than 160,000 people.

The contest is split over four days into the gundog, working and pastoral, terrier and hound, and toy and utility categories.

image copyright PA Media image caption Say cheese - these German spitzes are all smiles

image copyright Getty Images image caption A pair of patriotic pooches keep warm and carry on

image copyright Getty Images image caption A talented terrier arrives at the venue on a skateboard

image copyright Getty Images image caption Dogs in pet travel strollers arrive at Crufts

image copyright Getty Images image caption Sealed with a kiss - a poodle owner gives her pooch a peck

image copyright Getty Images image caption Straight from the salon - a poodle gets groomed at the venue

image copyright Getty Images image caption Last-minute checks are made to this unique poodle