We asked Gazette readers to send in the best snaps of their perfect pooches, along with a few words about what makes them so special. From life-long companions to troublemakers, we loved meeting your dogs! There were so many pictures to choose from – a big thank you to everyone who sent one in – but we couldn’t manage to use them all. Here are 16 of your hounds in honour of National Dog Day (Wednesday, August 26). See if you can spot a familiar furry face …
13. Charlie
Andrea Field said: Charlie arrived as a five-and-a-half-month old pup and is now 10 and a half. As a typical terrier it's not often I get a face on photo, he's usually way ahead of me and into everything. He has been my saviour over the last few months, I think I would have crumbled without him. Photo: Andrea Field
14. Pablo
Tina Jewers said: This is Pablo, our little velvet gremlin, he is 15 months old and we are just besotted with him. Photo: Tina Jewers
15. Flash
Maureen Cook said: This is Flash, he’s a rescue greyhound and is our resident pet at Abbeyfield in Alnwick. He’s a wonderful companion to our residents who love him to bits and dare I say he’s just a little bit spoilt by the staff. Photo: Maureen Cook
16. Bryn
Sue Harbottle said: Bryn is 12 now but still thinks he's four. He is the reason my husband, who has Huntington's Disease, keeps going out for short walks, he is also a great comfort to me when being a 24/7 carer gets hard. Photo: Sue Harbottle