Crufts took place earlier this month, drawing canines from all corners of the world.
Held held since 1891, and organised by The Kennel Club, it is the largest show of its kind, including contests in dog agility, obedience, flyball and heel work to music.
The main competition, however, is for the Best in Show award, which this year was won by a handsome Australian shepherd named Viking.
There was a dramatic finish to the event, at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, when a protester attempted to storm the floor.
Responding to Viking being crowned champion, his handler, Melanie Raymond, said: “We all dream of winning Best in Show at Crufts. He’s a clown. He actually thinks he’s a mountain goat.”
They may not all have been worthy of Crufts, but Cumbrian dogs have certainly cut a dash in local competitions.
The main picture shows Derek and Simone Whitfield from Keswick with their family of Hungarian vizslas, who impressed the crowds at Eskdale Show.
Alongside them is six-year-old Jake John Eeles from Haile near Egremont, who took his smooth hired collie Flash to Eskdale Show.
He was rewarded by winning third place.
At Loweswater Show in 2016, a crowd was snapped watching the sheepdog trials while, in the same year, Lyla Vernon, seven, won a prize for her springer spaniel puppy Patch at Ennerdale Show.
Katie Collins came first in the young handler competition at the Best in the West show at Flimby with her dog Twist.
Grace O’Hara, left, and Sophie Hayton, both aged 10, are pictured with dog Rosie at Skelton Show.
It was double trouble for Keith and Annette Twentyman, from Wigton, with dogs Meg, left, and Ruby, at Skelton Show.
The Scruffs Dog Show took place in Fitz Park, Keswick, as part of the Keswick Festival, and dog owners were invited to show their pets in a variety of fun classes.
Ruth Dickinson was among those attending with her Newfoundland called Maximus, who was vocal in his approval.
Vanessa Fletcher from Whitehaven took her dog Peggy along to a family fun day at Silloth Green. It’s not clear if she won anything, but she certainly looks smart in her bandana.
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