World's largest dog show opens in Birmingham

Dogs rest at the 117th Crufts dog show in Birmingham, central England, March 7, 2008. The 117th Crufts, known as the world's largest dog show, started here on Thursday. The four-day show, organized and run by the non-profit Kennel Club UK, was expected to draw more than 150,000 visitors and 22,964 of the best dogs in the world to compete for the much coveted title of Best in Show.

Jury members test the dogs

Photo taken on March 7, 2008 shows the Birmingham National Exhibition Center

The disabled rest with their dogs