direction Birmingham for the Crufts, a canine competition with dog

More than 27,000 four-legged participants are present for Crufts, the largest dog show in the world. Charles Pissavy crossed the English Channel with his Cavaliers King Charles. “For us, it’s really the most prestigious exhibition, to find out if I really have a pretty dog. Here, if I win, I know that my dog ​​has merit”he assures. For 132 years, masters have flocked to Birmingham (United Kingdom) to judge the perfection of their animals.

Preparation worthy of a hair salon

The competition rewards many hours of shampooing and brushing. In the arenas, the world championships of the key disciplines are played, such as the baballe relay, commented live by overexcited presenters. In the shadow of star competitors, formidable coaches. The dogs of Shannon Springford, 23, collect medals in agility trials. When she is not at the competition, she trains her dogs and those of others: 250 per week.