Around 100 dogs attended the show with their families on May 15 to raise money for the Retired Greyhounds' Association and the Harold Hill Deer Aid (Image: Sandra Rowse)
The Woof and Walkies Fun Dog Show was held on May 15 in aid of the Retired Greyhounds' Association and the Harold Hill Deer Aid.
Most handsome male: first place went to Jimmy the rescued greyhound, second to Boycie Boy the boxer and third to Kai a seven-year-old border collie (Image: Sandra Rowse)
It saw around 100 furry companions and their owners gather at the Deer’s Rest in Noak Hill Road for a paws-itvely fun day.
Prettiest female: first place went to rough collie Darcey, second to Staffordshire bull terrier Skye and third to Phoebe, the Hungarian vizsla (Image: Sandra Rowse)
At midday, £2 classes - or three for £5 - sprang into action with 11 categories including best puppy, most handsome male, prettiest female and best in show.
Shar-peis Bear and Nala (Image: Sandra Rowse)
Co-organiser Hazel Gibbons’ chihuahua Zachary came first in the best fancy dress category for his teenage mutant ninja turtle outfit.
Best rescue: first place went to Boycie, the chihuahua, second to Jake and third place to Milo (Image: Sandra Rowse)
This category was dedicated to the memory of her dog Chelsea, who passed away in October last year.
Hazel Gibbon's chihuahua Zachary won first place in the fancy dress category (Image: Sandra Rowse)
Best Fancy Dress: second place went to six-year-old Hubble, the greyhound (Image: Sandra Rowse)
The event managed to raise more than £500 for both charities.
Best veteran (seven years and over): first place went to Vinney, the 13-year-old labrador; second to Bose, the 11-year-old schnauzer; and third to eight-year-old greyhound Zippy (Image: Sandra Rowse)
Hazel sent congratulations to all the winners: “It was great to see a mixture of puppies, large and small dogs attend and it was lovely to see a lot of families came.”
Best greyhound (including lurchers): first place went to three-year-old Tilly, second place to four-year-old Rosie and third place to two-year-old Patrick (Image: Sandra Rowse)
Pet groomer Doggie Delights donated prizes, including a £30 grooming voucher for best in show, and the event was sponsored by Hillpark Vets.
Most appealing eyes: first place went to border collie Kai, second to cocker spaniel Paris and third to shar-pei Nala (Image: Sandra Rowse)
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