Crufts 2023: Hopefuls step out in stylish onesies for day two of dog show competition in Birmingham

A parade of adorable pooches hit the streets of Birmingham today as Crufts 2023 returned for its second day.

Canines were seen in an array of stylish outfits including colourful onesies, vibrant rain boots and headscarves with fashionable prints as they braved the weather to head to the world’s biggest dog show at the National Exhibition Centre.

Owners and pets from around the world will compete in agility and obedience competitions over the next three days with one pooch being awarded Best In Show on Sunday. 

Among the early arrivals was one poodle who refused to let the snowy weather dampen their spirits and donned a bright green raincoat ahead of the competition, organised by The Kennel Club. 

Elsewhere, one furry friend strutted their stuff in a Union Jack headscarf with a bright red coat and green booties.

Elsewhere, one furry friend sports a Union Jack headscarf with a bright red coat and green booties

Canines are seen in an array of stylish outfits including colourful onesies, vibrant rain boots and headscarves with fashionable prints as they brave the weather to head to the world’s biggest dog show at the National Exhibition Centre

Among the early arrivals is one poodle who refused to let the snowy weather dampen their spirits and donned a bright green raincoat ahead of the competition, organised by The Kennel Club

Among the early arrivals is one poodle who refused to let the snowy weather dampen their spirits and donned a bright green raincoat ahead of the competition, organised by The Kennel Club

These boots are made for walking! A fashionable pooch walks in colourful booties to combat the cold

These boots are made for walking! A fashionable pooch walks in colourful booties to combat the cold

These boots are made for walking! Two fashionable pooches walk in colourful booties to combat the cold 

Lovely in lilac! This dog made a statement in purple and yellow boots when making their way through the snow

Lovely in lilac! This dog made a statement in purple and yellow boots when making their way through the snow

Shake it off! This dog moved its head left and right to get off the snow that had landed on its gorgeous fur

Shake it off! This dog moved its head left and right to get off the snow that had landed on its gorgeous fur

Shake it off! This dog moved its head left and right to get off the snow that had landed on its gorgeous fur

Double trouble! Two adorable pets are covered in snow as they arrive for the second day of the Crufts Dog Show

Double trouble! Two adorable pets are covered in snow as they arrive for the second day of the Crufts Dog Show

Thrice as nice! Sisters Graine (pictured left) and Shirley Keeling (right), from Ireland, with their Alaskan Malamute dogs

Thrice as nice! Sisters Graine (pictured left) and Shirley Keeling (right), from Ireland, with their Alaskan Malamute dogs

Several of the dogs were sporting elaborate outfits - like these patterned jackets, which look smart and keep the animals warm in the cold March weather

Several of the dogs were sporting elaborate outfits – like these patterned jackets, which look smart and keep the animals warm in the cold March weather

Is that you Lassie? A group of Rough Collies go for a walk with their owner outside the NEC as they gear up to compete

Is that you Lassie? A group of Rough Collies go for a walk with their owner outside the NEC as they gear up to compete

Two of a kind! Rough Collies are blown by the wind as they arrive for the second day of the Crufts Dog Show

Two of a kind! Rough Collies are blown by the wind as they arrive for the second day of the Crufts Dog Show

Big fellas! A duo of dogs certainly brought the muscle to the second day of Crufts

Big fellas! A duo of dogs certainly brought the muscle to the second day of Crufts

A dog makes their way to the arena, pictured

Making it work: One German Shepherd seemingly donned a person's pink coat while walking alongside their owner, pictured

Making it work: One German Shepherd seemingly donned a person’s pink coat while walking alongside their owner, pictured right. Pictured left, a dog makes their way to the arena

Stylish: The pampered pooches looked ready to show off their skills as they arrived in elaborate ensembles - including patterned coats (pictured)

Stylish: The pampered pooches looked ready to show off their skills as they arrived in elaborate ensembles – including patterned coats (pictured)

Ready FUR action! A VERY furry dog looks on during the second day of Crufts 2023

Ready FUR action! A VERY furry dog looks on during the second day of Crufts 2023

An excited dog jumps up to greet a person, pictured

Wrapped up warm: One adorable dog was given an extra cuddle before attending the event

Wrapped up warm: One adorable dog was given an extra cuddle before attending the event, pictured right. Pictured left, an excited dog jumps up to greet a person 

Dogs arrive in a cage on the second day of Crufts 2023 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham

Dogs arrive in a cage on the second day of Crufts 2023 at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham

They're energetic! One excited pooch stood up on their hind legs while donning a purple jacket at the prestigious event today

They're energetic! One excited pooch stood up on their hind legs while donning a purple jacket at the prestigious event today

They’re energetic! Some excited pooches stood up on their hind legs while donning purple jackets at the prestigious event today

Working it! A group of stylish pets thought to be Border Collies arrive for the second day of the Crufts dog show

Working it! A group of stylish pets thought to be Border Collies arrive for the second day of the Crufts dog show

Taking a break! One dog appeared unimpressed by the idea of walking any further and instead decided to lie in the snow

Taking a break! One dog appeared unimpressed by the idea of walking any further and instead decided to lie in the snow

It's fashion darling! These Collie dogs arrived dressed in bin liners for the second day of Crufts

It’s fashion darling! These Collie dogs arrived dressed in bin liners for the second day of Crufts

Ready to go! These dogs looked excited to see one another when at the Birmingham arena

Ready to go! These dogs looked excited to see one another when at the Birmingham arena

No ruff, just ready! Dogs of all breeds from around the world are in attendance at the show

No ruff, just ready! Dogs of all breeds from around the world are in attendance at the show

No ruff, just ready! Dogs of all breeds from around the world are in attendance at the show

Looking good! A dog decked out in adorable blue boots makes their way towards the arena

Looking good! A dog decked out in adorable blue boots makes their way towards the arena

The pets will compete in agility and obedience tests over the next three days with one pooch being awarded the prestigious Best In Show on Sunday

The pets will compete in agility and obedience tests over the next three days with one pooch being awarded the prestigious Best In Show on Sunday

 The pets will compete in agility and obedience tests over the next three days with one pooch being awarded the prestigious Best In Show on Sunday

Bringing the muscle! These big fellas looked to be doing just fine while walking along in the snow with their owner

Bringing the muscle! These big fellas looked to be doing just fine while walking along in the snow with their owner

Wrapped up warm: A dog took refuge in his comfy cage on wheels

... while another dog looked adoringly at his owner

Wrapped up warm: A dog took refuge in his comfy cage on wheels (left) while another dog looked adoringly at his owner (right)

What a fur-bulous bunch! These canines looked picture-perfect as they stepped out together for the Birmingham event

What a fur-bulous bunch! These canines looked picture-perfect as they stepped out together for the Birmingham event

Say cheese! These pooches were among the hundreds of dogs who arrived at Birmingham's NEC arena today to take part in Crufts

Say cheese! These pooches were among the hundreds of dogs who arrived at Birmingham’s NEC arena today to take part in Crufts

Puparazzi ready! Pooches worked their walk as they were photographed heading into the show

Puparazzi ready! Pooches worked their walk as they were photographed heading into the show

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