A dog's life! What Crufts star dogs do when they're not performing

Today, the world's biggest dog show will reach its crescendo, with the award every dog owner wants 'Best in Show' decided this afternoon. Stark the Rottweiler trails scents to help find missing people and is able to do a 1.2 mile track in just 15 minutes Owner Maggie Doherty says her dog proved a natural at Search and Rescue and is now on his way to become an all-round Search and Rescue Dog as he trains for human remains detection Stark, a three-year-old Rottweiler, is not only competing for the Best in Show title but also works as a Search and Rescue dog. Bird pictured as a puppy; Tracey says she first knew her dog could help with her condition after she started 'digging into her back' - when she checked her blood sugar levels, they were higher than they should be The adorable dog will take part in the Staffordshire Bull Terrier Display Team at Crufts 23-month-old Bird first warned Tracey of dangerous sugar levels after her first covid vaccination. 1891: The first Cruft's show was booked into the Royal Agricultural Hall in Islington 1900: By the turn of the century, entries had risen to 3,000 1938: Charles passed away and his widow Emma continued to run the event for four years until she sold it to the Kennel Club 1948: The Kennel Club held their first Crufts show at the Olympia in London 1955: The first Obedience Championships were held 1959: The show set a new world record with 13,211 entrants 1979: The show became to big for the Olympia and moved to Earls Court 1991: The show moved to the NEC in Birmingham, the same year it was recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as the world's largest dog show with 22,973 dogs competing ANXIETY-BUSTING CHIHUAHUA Jenny Witt, 22, was agoraphobic during her teens and says he rescue chihuahua Sophie has helped her mental health Rescue pooch Sophie has been an amazing support to her owner, helping her through the most difficult period of her life. LIFE-SAVING RETRIEVER Assistance dog Holly, a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, has helped owner Emily Rice, 15, who suffers with numerous mental and physical health issues - and she credits the dog with saving her life after she experienced suicidal thoughts The gorgeous caramel coloured dog will join her owner on the green carpet at Crufts today Fully trained assistance dog Holly-Mae helped her owner overcome suicide and together they will walk the green carpet.