I'm top dog

Held at Arena Manawatu from Friday till yesterday, the show tested the skills of more than 2000 dogs in various areas, including obedience and agility.

From bichon frise to beagles, pointers to pomeranians, the competition was fierce leading up to the final day.

Sharon Fleming of Henderson won the top award, Best-in-Show, with her 10-year-old golden retriever, and Graham Hawkyard of Putaruru and Dianne Reid of Masterton took the top awards for obedience and agility respectively with their dogs.

Governor-General Anand Satyanand awarded the major prizes to the participants, including the winners of a category involving dogs and music, as well as the newly formed Young Kennel Club for young dog-handlers.