Helensburgh Dog Show and Gala Day hailed a success

The Helensburgh Dog Show and Gala Day was hailed a woofing success by organisers who put on the show in aid of the town's Christmas lights fund-raising.

A total of 111 dogs entered the Colquhoun Square competition on a sunny Saturday with a number of winners named across different categories.

Top prize of Best in Show went to Otto, a whippet from the Motts family, who was also the top sporting star.

Trevor Bean with Lily and Poppy Bean with O. (Image: Ross Gardner)

Anna and Shelby the Wheaten Terrier - a breed that is now on the endangered list.  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The show was a great success.  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success.  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

Emma, Ben and Mum Louise with their dog Rufus

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

Susan Gardner with her new pup Oona  (Image: Ross Gardner)

Vivien Dance, from the Helensburgh Festive Lighting Charitable Trust, told the Advertiser: "What a fantastic day we had on Saturday.

"Thank you to everyone who supported our Christmas Lights fundraiser, it was certainly 'pawsome' as our Paw Patrol guests confirmed.

"We had a staggering 111 dogs enter the show, and it was just tremendous. There were dogs and proud owners everywhere.

"Thank you to everyone who came down and joined in the fun and helped us to raise a substantial sum for the Christmas lights.

Molly with Panda  (Image: Ross Gardner)

Liz with the Marvelous Miss Martha  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

Jessica and Hugo sporting matching tartan bow tie and jacket  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

"A big thank you to Debbie Fleming of Townhead Farm for organising the show and to our judge from Dumbarton, Eilidh Mackenzie, for her stamina and professional approach to the judging of the eleven classes which took more than three hours to complete.

"Thanks also to Kathleen Macgregor for once again donating the plaque for Best In Show, and to our great sponsors, Helensburgh Pet Shop, for their generous and unstinting support with all the class prizes and doggy treats for all participants.

"Colquhoun Square was buzzing with people all day. We had the largest market so far this year and welcomed more than 65 traders to the event, including plenty of funfair rides to choose from as well as tasty street food.

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

Clair and Snoop  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

Local MP Brendan O'Hara with the Paw Patrol  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

Audrey and Finn  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The Dog Show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

Catherine and Craig Jamieson with their Scotty Dog, Piper, who can often be found on the Cruise Loch Lomond boats  (Image: Ross Gardner)

All smiles for the Advertiser's camera!  (Image: Ross Gardner)

Line up for the first competition  (Image: Ross Gardner)

"Thanks to all the businesses who support us, particularly Stall Hire Scotland, the Community Advertiser team and Brunton Miller.

 "A special thank you to the Beacon Trust for help with all the infrastructure that is needed for the event and Helensburgh First Aiders who are on hand if needed.

"The best part of the day though was undoubtedly hearing a number of people say 'it is too hot', as we were even blessed with a sunny day. Our canine friends obviously did not want to get their fur wet when competing, so they brought a perfect day for us.

"Onwards now to Christmas lights."

Martin and Willow being judged  (Image: Ross Gardner)

Justin with his mastiff, Clyde who won best puppy  (Image: Ann Stewart)

Sean with his labramarner puppy, Snoop (Image: Ann Stewart)

Pawsome Mascots at Dog Show, Helensburgh (Image: Ann Stewart)

A market alongside the dog show was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

A market alongside the Dog Gala was a great success  (Image: Ross Gardner)

The full list of winners is as follows.

Best Puppy in Show: Clyde (bull mastiff) from the Davidson family.

Sporting Best in Show: Otto (whippet) from the Mott family.

Non-sporting: Churri (Shihtzu) from the Rosa family.

Open: Toby (beagle) from the Inrigs.

Best Veteran in Show: Louis (whippet) from the Marshalls.

Rescue: Willow (Hungarian Visla/GSP) from the Rosics.

Best Condition: Rufus (Toy Poodle) and her pet human Louise.

Best Mover: Ruby (Cavapoo) and her human Justine.

Most Handsome dog - and reserve best in show and best novelty: Odin (Labrador) from the Hannon family.

Prettiest bitch: Fern (spaniel) from the Pettigrews.