Crufts 2022: Tickets, times and how to watch the world's greatest dog show

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Crufts is a highlight for dog lovers across the globe as the world's largest dog show kicks off in Birmingham this week. Crufts has been running since 1891, and quickly became an annual highlight for dog lovers.

Due to Covid-19 restrictions, Crufts was cancelled last year as many fans of the event are expecting a bigger and better show for 2022.

The celebration of all things canine takes place over four days, with the Best in Show event taking place on Sunday night. Here is everything you need to know ahead of Crufts 2022:Crufts 2022 starts on Thursday 10 March and finishes on Sunday 13 March.

It is being held at Birmingham NEC.The huge world-class event will see 20,000 dogs compete for the prestigious title of Crufts Best in Show, will will be announced before 9pm on Sunday.Disciplines include dog showing, agility, flyball, heelwork, obedience and obreedience (designed to encourage more breeds to have a go at some of the tests associated with competitive obedience but in a less formal competitive environment).The four-day event also includes the finale of the prestigious Kennel Club Hero Dog Award (formerly the Friends for Life competition) which recognises unsung canine heroes, plus a celebration of crossbreeds with the Scruffts final.If you are lucky enough to be attending Crufts, there is an amazing Discover Dogs section where you can meet over 200 pedigree breeds of dogs.Discover Dogs is perfect for dog lovers who maybe aren't sure what breed will fit their lifestyle best.There has been a huge increase in dog ownership during the pandemic, visitors to Crufts can also enjoy "the ultimate shopping experience" with over 350 stands selling dog food, toys and beds, as well as outdoor clothing and other equipment.Vanessa