In Pictures: Pampered pooches on parade at Darlington dog show
A Yorkshire Terrier is groomed during the Darlington Dog Society Annual Show (Danny Lawson/PA) Credit: PA Wire/PA Images
Ever since a dog section was introduced at the Darlington Horse and Foal Show in 1860, man’s best friend has remained loyal to the event.
It has gone from strength to strength and this weekend marks the 50th time the Crufts qualifying show has been held at the Ripon Racecourse venue.
Irish Setters are judged at Ripon Racecourse Credit: Danny Lawson/PAThis Bichon Frise gets groomed before going on show Credit: Danny Lawson/PAThe Darlington Dog Society Annual Show became a three-day event in 2000 Credit: Danny Lawson/PAThis Papillon tries to stand out from the crowd Credit: Danny Lawson/PASussex Spaniels are among thousands of dogs strutting their stuff at the show Credit: Danny Lawson/PAThe Society became part of the Kennel Club in 1884 – so prize pooches can participate in Crufts Credit: Danny Lawson/PA
