DOG lovers are invited to come and have a fun day out with their four-legged family members at Loch Lomond Shores this weekend.

The popular free Top Dog event - featuring all things dog friendly - is back on Saturday, October 19 from 10am to 4pm.

Audrey Calder from Loch Lomond Shores said: “This event is great fun and it’s a real treat to welcome such a range of gorgeous dogs to Loch Lomond Shores.

“Many of our stores including Sports Direct, Frasers, Catherine Kinloch and Hawkshead welcome well-behaved dogs in-store and Café Zest even has a dedicated dog-friendly area within their café so visitors can enjoy time indoors as well as outdoors with their pets.

"Jurassic Ice, on our first floor, also allows well-behaved dogs on to their balcony so you can enjoy a sweet treat, snack or drink while enjoying the views and taking a breather from the fun.”

Dog show registration for the event is between 10am-12pm on the day; register at the first market stall on the boardwalk next to the Sweeneys Cruises launch.

There are 11 categories, including puppy, veteran, sporting, non-sporting, most handsome dog, prettiest bitch, best condition, best mover, best rescue, best crossbreed, and an open category for all dogs.

It’s only £3 to enter and only £1.50 to add another category to your entry.

Judging is by Deborah Fleming of Townhead Farm in Helensburgh - who is a notable Crufts judge.

Each winning entrant will be presented with a winners’ rosette and donated doggy prize.