Did somebody say WALKIES? Hilarious pictures of smiling and laughing pets from across Britain...and the winner is a Staffordshire bull terrier
- These happy hounds were all competing to be named Britain's smiliest pet
- Judges looked at hundreds of entrants including a parrot and a sheep
- But Harvey the Staffordshire Bull Terrier took home the top prize
Perhaps it was a game of fetch, the promise of a walk or a rummage in the kitchen bin.
But these dogs have not been able to contain their excitement – grinning from ear to ear after their elation became too much to keep a straight face.
They were among hundreds of animals competing to be named Britain's smiliest pet.
A 10-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Harvey was handed the top prize.
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Who burst the football? Harvey the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has been crowned Britain's smiliest pet - beating off competition from more than 200 other animals
That's a good one! Jasper the Northern Inuit cracking up at one of his owner's best jokes
Do I have anything in my teeth? Patch the Border Collie was one of the judges' favourites
A treat? For me? Cassie the Samoyed looked a little dazed as she posed for the camera
Proud owner April Gargiulo said: 'We're so excited that Harvey has won this prize and is getting some recognition for how amazing and happy he is - he really deserves it.
'Even though he's getting on a bit at the grand old age of 10, Harvey still runs around like a puppy and is in amazing shape for his age.'
April, from Horley, Surrey, was happy to reveal the secret behind Harvey's happy smile.
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She said: 'He is a 'fetch' fanatic and will keep going for hours if given the opportunity.
'He enjoys long walks and is also a fantastic swimmer, regularly fetching sticks from our local doggie-dip pond.
'We feed him a varied diet of quality dog food and fruit and veg to keep him happy and healthy.'
I didn't eat the rug today, are you proud of me? Daisy the Whippet certainly looks pleased with herself
Who wants to rub my belly? Mr Kipling the crossbreed enjoys long walks in the park and games of fetch
Open wide: Scout the Lurcher yawning and showing off his favourite reindeer hat
It was not just dogs in the running for Britain's smiliest pet.
Judges looked at hundreds of other happy contenders included Twix, a chocolate Rex rabbit, Esme the content Shetland sheep and Buster and Chick, two smiling African grey parrots.
Cheeky wink: Vannie the cat was one of the main contenders in Britain's smiliest pet competition
Make sure you get my best side! Pablo the Self-Crested American guinea pig posing for the camera
Nestled in the hay: Esme the Shetland sheep looks content in her competition entry
Looking coy: Cory the Cockatiel giving his best grin in his picture for the smiliest pet of the year competition
I'm not ready yet! Brumble the cat is caught unawares in this adorable shot
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