Of course, all animals are beautiful in their own way and the dogs featured in this gallery are loveable, even if some are pulling some great faces or have been caught at a bad angle. We want to thank all the readers who shared these photos of their adorable pets, who may never make the world’s premier dog show but are special nonetheless.
1. Sheffield's 'ugliest' dogs
We asked for photos of Sheffield's 'ugliest' dogs, ahead of Crufts, and here are some of the pictures readers shared. Of course, all these dogs are beautiful in their own way Photo: Contributed
3. Belle
Claire Loversidge shared this photo of her 'princess' Belle, who is nearly six years old. "She’s a cross breed dog who we rescued from Cape Verde after finding her as a puppy on the beach in 2017," she said Photo: Claire Loversidge
4. Bonzo
Amber Coulson sent this photo of her French bulldog Bonzo, aged two Photo: Amber Coulson