As a nation of dog lovers, many across the country will be eager to catch some of this year's Crufts Dog Show taking place this week.

Crufts is described as "the world's greatest dog show" by the event's website and is well-liked by thousands of dog owners across the UK.

The competition sees dogs compete in a number of challenges and competitions over the course of four days.

With so many events to watch and so little time until Crufts returns, here is everything you need to know about the upcoming dog show.

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Where will Crufts 2023 be held?

Crufts 2023 is being held at Birmingham's Resorts World Arena located in the National Exhibition Centre.

The huge venue has a capacity of over 15,000 people and offers plenty of space for the annual event.

When will Crufts take place?

Day One of Crufts 2023 will take place on Thursday, March 9 with Day Two to Four taking place between Friday and Sunday this week.

How much is a ticket to Crufts?

Ticket prices range from being free for those aged 8 and under to £25 for an adult on Saturday

The price for an adult on Thursday is £20, with children aged 8-15 and senior citizens paying just £14.

Where can you buy tickets to Crufts 2023?

Tickets can be purchased on the official Crufts (The Kennel Club) website with there seemingly some availability.

To find out more and get your tickets, go to the Crufts website here.

What events are taking place at Crufts 2023?

Here are the events taking place at the main arena at Crufts 2023:

Thursday, March 9

  • 08:15 Agility – Crufts Novice Cup Final (Jumping)
  • 09:25 Agility – Championships - Intermediate/Large (Jumping)
  • 10:30 East Anglian Staffordshire Bull Terrier Display Team
  • 11:00 Freestyle HTM Competition
  • 12:20 Break
  • 12:55 Agility – Crufts Novice Cup Final (Agility)
  • 13:50 Agility - Championships – Intermediate/Large (Agility)
  • 15:10 Flyball Competition - Last 16
  • 15:50 Freestyle Heelwork to Music Competition Winner
  • 15:55 West Midlands Police Display
  • 16:20 Break
  • 17:00 Agility – Championships – Intermediate/Large Final
  • 17:45 Junior Warrant Competition Final
  • 18:00 Breeders Competition Final
  • 18:25 Gundog Display
  • 18:45 Gamekeepers Competition Final
  • 19:00 The Kennel Club 150th anniversary celebration stakes (presentation of painting to 2022 BIS winner)
  • 19:20 Group Judging (Gundog) and Presentation

Friday, March 10

  • 08:30 - 10:00 Joe Cartledge Memorial International Junior Handling Competition
  • 10:20 - 11:05 Agility – Crufts Medium ABC and Intermediate/Large Novice ABC Final (Jumping)
  • 11:00 - 11:55 Agility – Crufts Singles Heat – S/M/I/L (Jumping)
  • 11:55 Heelwork to Music Competition
  • 13:10 Break
  • 13:30 Agility – Crufts Singles Heat – S/M/I/L (Agility)
  • 14:25 Agility – Crufts Medium ABC and Intermediate/Large Novice ABC Final (Agility)
  • 15:15 Flyball Competition - Last 16
  • 16:00 Heelwork to Music Competition Winner
  • 16:05 West Midlands Police Dog Display
  • 16:30 Programme Ends
  • 17:10 Agility – Crufts Singles Final: Small, Medium, Intermediate and Large (Agility)
  • 17:55 Vulnerable Breed Competition Final
  • 18:20 Joe Cartledge Memorial International Junior Handling Final Judging
  • 18:40 Group Judging (Working) and Presentation
  • 19:35 Group Judging (Pastoral) and Presentation

Saturday, March 11

  • 08:15 Crufts – International Invitation – Large (Jumping)
  • 09:00 Scruffts Semi Finals
  • 10:00 Good Citizen Dog Scheme
  • 10:30 Medical Detection Dogs Display
  • 11:00 Southern Golden Retriever Display Team
  • 11:20 West Midlands Police Display
  • 11:50 Heelwork to Music – Freestyle International Competition
  • 13:15 Break
  • 13:40 Display tbc
  • 14:10 Agility – International Invitation – Large (Agility)
  • 15:10 YKC ADOY Finals
  • 15:55 Flyball Competition Young Kennel Club Flyball Finals, followed by the Quarter Finals
  • 16:35 Break
  • 17:05 Agility – International Invitation - Large – Agility Finals
  • 17:45 Scruffts Final
  • 18:10 Heelwork to Music – Freestyle International Winner
  • 18:15 Obedience Champion (Bitch) and Reserve (Bitch) Display
  • 18:30 Group Judging (Terrier) and Presentation
  • 19:20 Group Judging (Hound) and Presentation

Sunday, March 12

  • 08:45 Agility – Championships – Small/Medium (Jumping)
  • 09:50 Rescue Dog Agility
  • 10:10 Good Citizen Dog Scheme Display
  • 10:40 Heelwork to Music
  • 10:45 Dog Activities Display
  • 11:15 Southern Golden Retriever Display Team
  • 11:35 Break
  • 12:00 Agility Championships – Small/Medium (Agility)
  • 13:05 Medical Detection Dogs Display
  • 13:50 Programme ends and Arena is cleared
  • 15:00 Doors open to ticket holders
  • 16:15 Augusta Hebbert, soprano
  • 16:30 (45)Agility – Championship – S/M - Final
  • 17:15 Flyball Semi-Finals followed by the Finals
  • 17:40 Kennel Club Hero Dog Final
  • 17:50 YKC Stakes Final and Presentation
  • 18:00 Group Judging (Utility) and Presentation
  • 18:50 Group Judging (Toy) and Presentation
  • 19:50 Augusta Hebbert, soprano
  • 20:00 West Midlands Police
  • 20:20 Presentation of the Police Dog Team Operational and Humanitarian Action of the Year Award
  • 20:20 Augusta Hebbert, soprano
  • 20:30 Best in Show and Presentation

Crufts 2023 starts on Thursday, March 9 and will end on Sunday, March 12.