Accompanied by their friend Dawn as "kennelmaid" the two pups Beattie and Madge and the two veterans Meg and Ruby had a trip out to York Canine Association's monthly Match Meeting on Thursday evening.

The new lead (which is of course officially Honey's) was tested for suitability by Ruby (being a similar colour scheme!) - and did really look extremely posh!

It obviously impressed the judge too, as Ruby sailed through the evening's judging collecting Best Veteran, Best Adult, and eventually Best In Match rosettes - she was very full of herself by the time she arrived back home.

For anyone interested, Pauline (who made the lead) now has a website for this service under the name of Pawtray (Spanglefish).

Some very nice leads on there!