As Crufts kicks off at the NEC Birmingham, pooches are being primped, preened and primed for the world's largest dog show, hosted by the Kennel Club.
But as prize-winning poodles and pomeranians strut their stuff, what about our less than perfect pets?
Our muddy mongrels may not win any rosettes for their furniture-chewing antics, but we love them all the same.
In celebration of all the normal happy-go-lucky dogs splashing down country lanes this weekend, The Huffington Post UK appealed for pictures of your doggy children.
And what handsome healthy creatures they are. Take a look below: every dog's a winner at The Huffington Post UK dog show, the aptly named Scrufts.
Does your dog deserve recognition for its pet perfection? Email pictures to ukpicturedesk@teamaol.com or tweet to @HuffPostUK