Waffle, a Toy Poodle, cocks it’s leg during the Best in Show event on the third day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, on March 13, 2022. - Crufts is one of the largest dog events in the the world, with thousands of dogs competing for the coveted title of ‘Best in Show’. Founded in 1891 by the late Charles Cruft, today the four-day show attracts entrants from around the world. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)Waffle, a Toy Poodle, cocks it’s leg during the Best in Show event on the third day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, on March 13, 2022. - Crufts is one of the largest dog events in the the world, with thousands of dogs competing for the coveted title of ‘Best in Show’. Founded in 1891 by the late Charles Cruft, today the four-day show attracts entrants from around the world. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)
Waffle, a Toy Poodle, cocks it’s leg during the Best in Show event on the third day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, on March 13, 2022. - Crufts is one of the largest dog events in the the world, with thousands of dogs competing for the coveted title of ‘Best in Show’. Founded in 1891 by the late Charles Cruft, today the four-day show attracts entrants from around the world. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) (Photo by OLI SCARFF/AFP via Getty Images)

Crufts 2023: Poodles of love - a look back at the prettiest poodles from the world famous dog show at the NEC

Here’s a look back at some of the prettiest poodles at Crufts dog show held annually at the NEC - as the countdown to 2023 from March 9 to 12 continues

Asmita Sarkar
By Asmita Sarkar
Published 10th Feb 2023, 11:30 BST

The greatest dog show is coming back to Birmingham’s NEC soon. The world famous event is a great way to get closer to canines.

If you love dogs - Crufts 2023 is not to be missed. The event by the Kennel Club - which is celebrating its 150th anniversary - is returning from 9 to March - and with it will come pooches of all shapes and sizes and many breeds of pure joy.

One of the categories at the dog show is the Utility group and the winner of the group gets to be a finalist for the Best in Show group. Toy Poodles compete in the Utility group to get ahead to the next round.

Last year, Waffle, a Toy Poodle from Preston, Lancashire, won the Utility Group title at Crufts 2022 but couldn’t take the Best in Show title. However, it is important to remember that all the dogs are winners of our hearts.

These Poodles have been groomed carefully and lovingly by their owners to prim them up for the dog show. Here are eight photos from the prettiest poodles at Crufts 2022 for you to enjoy:

One of the categories at the dog show is the Utility group and the winner of the group gets to be a finalist for the Best in Show group. Toy Poodles compete in the Utility group to get ahead to the next round.

An owner stands with his Miniature Poodle on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, on March 5, 2020. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

5. An owner stands with his Miniature Poodle at Crufts 2022

An owner stands with his Miniature Poodle on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, on March 5, 2020. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

An owner grooms his Toy Poodle on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, on March 5, 2020. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

6. A poodle during Crufts 2022

An owner grooms his Toy Poodle on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, on March 5, 2020. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

An owner grooms their Toy Poodle on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, on March 5, 2020. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

7. A poodle during Crufts 2022

An owner grooms their Toy Poodle on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, on March 5, 2020. (Photo by BEN STANSALL/AFP via Getty Images)

An owner grooms their Toy Poodle on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, on March 5, 2020. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

8. A toy poodle during Crufts dog show 2022

An owner grooms their Toy Poodle on the first day of the Crufts dog show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, central England, on March 5, 2020. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

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