CRUFTS 2015 KICKED off today, with spruced-up dogs from all around the world pouring into Birmingham be judged in the prestigious canine show.

But not all of them were over the moon about it.

Here’s our selection of the dogs who need to turn those frowns upside down. C’mon, cheer up guys, it might never happen…

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Anyone would be narky in this get-up, to be fair:

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Meanwhile, this fancy dog is wearing a gold lamé snood:

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But not to be outdone, this pooch has a pink sparkly number:

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Killer onesie:

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Crufts runs until the 8th of March, so keep your eyes peeled on the official live stream over on YouTube if you want to catch the best in show.

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Crufts 2015 has begun - here are the mopey mutts who reckon it's a dog's life*

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