National Dog Photography Day - your best doggy pictures

We asked readers on our social media pages to send their favourite pictures of their companions and they didn't disappoint.

For the glorious full list please see our Facebook page - but here's a few below that caught our eye!

This sleepy pup looks like it's living the dream. Picture: Barrie Rowlands

That bright-eyed, just-been-working-out-at-the-gym look suits this dog. Picture: Gemma Johnstone

This is Harry, a very picturesque puppy indeed... Picture: Anne Kenny

Monty, playing fetch on the beach. Picture: Julie Ann Newport

This dog's exquisite sitting position could teach many of us slouches something about posture. Picture: Julie Wood

What's twice as good as a westie? Two westies! Picture: Sara Grainger

This gorgeous shot shows Elsie at Buttermere. Picture: Andrew Stanley

Strike a pose... this greyhound knows how to works its angles. Picture: Angela Parkinson

Looking very festive in a sparkly cravat. Picture: Arron Emma Brannan Facebook

Worn out at the end of a hard day... Picture: Debbie Sawyers

Who could say no to this face? Picture: Sue Hogg

Cassie, a 'little princess', looking very windswept and impressive on this mountain. Picture: Karen Hamilton

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