Happy Hounds

Havering's dogs become champions

​Mayor of Havering, Councillor Linda Trew and her consort, Graham Trew, with James Clanahan and Lyndsey Taylor and their dog Ruby

​Hundreds of dogs battled it out at Central Park last weekend for titles such as most handsome male, prettiest female, cutest puppy and waggiest tale.

​The Happy Hounds Show, in its fourth year, took place last Sunday. James Clanahan and Lyndsey Taylor with their dog, Ruby, were judged ‘Best in Show’ after the Mayor of Havering, Cllr Linda Trew, and her consort, Graham Trew, met each of the class winners and their owners.

As well as the competition, there was a dog agility show, a variety of dog related stalls and demonstrations. Those who are cat lovers were also treated to some cat-themed stalls and owners had the opportunity to get their dogs micro-chipped and pick up a neutering voucher from the Dogs Trust.

The event also hosted the popular ‘flyball’ demonstration.

 

Councillor Osman Dervish, Cabinet Member for Regulatory Services, said:

“The show was a huge success and I am glad that we have so many dog-owners in the borough who attended the event.

 

“I would like to thank all responsible dog owners who took advantage of the micro-chipping, an excellent scheme which keeps dogs safe, and neutering voucher from the Dogs Trust.”

 

For more information and a list of the winners go to the Happy Hounds web page.