TODAY is all about your perfect pooches as we put 10 dashing dogs in the spotlight.

We love seeing and sharing your pets with the local community, so please get in touch if you want your pet to feature online and in print.

Reggie the Sprocker loves playing hide and seek, and Rusty the Staffy enjoys playing with water on a hot summer day.

Bournemouth Echo: Reggie the Sprocker Reggie the Sprocker

Clare Young from Swanage introduced us to Peggy the long haired miniature dachshund.

She said: "We have had dachshunds for thirty years and we think they are a great breed. Peggy is happy walking for miles, but also enjoys laying on your knee. She loves to walk on the beach and play in the garden.

"Peggy is twelve now but still enjoys walking on the beach."

Tearing up tissues is a favoured hobby of Cockapoo Roma, alongside playing with cuddly toys and chasing tennis balls.

Bournemouth Echo: Roma the Cockapoo Roma the Cockapoo

Owner Sarah Harris said: "She makes us laugh so much with her cheeky character."

Patterdale Terrier Jack, 12, likes to spend his time rolling in grass and chasing birds.

Simply put, Sunny the Labrador's favourite hobby is eating sausages.

Bournemouth Echo: Sunny the Labrador Sunny the Labrador

After all, Labradors do love food!

Owner Scott Sykes also said that Sunny has a "loving nature and perfect temperament."

TikTok star Lexxi the Lhasa Apso is Xiola Cochrane's best friend and enjoys going for beach walks.

Bournemouth Echo: Lexxi the Lhasa ApsoLexxi the Lhasa Apso

Say hello to Debra Willis' Jack Russell Diddles, who is fond of playing football and sunbathing.

Finally, we introduce you to Linda Ruddle's Toy Poodles Amber and Millie.

Linda said: "Amber loves agility and chilling with me whilst I'm working. She is such a loyal loving little girl, but takes on a different personality when she enters the agility field.

Bournemouth Echo: Millie the Toy Poodle Millie the Toy Poodle

"Millie loves looking out of the window for cats. She is quite a comedian and there is never a dull moment."

More pictures can be found in the gallery at the top of this article. 

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