To celebrate National Dog Day (August 26) we asked our readers to tell us why their pet pooch is the very best dog in the world.
We got hundreds of adorable photos sent in and have put together some of our favourites.
Click through this article to see some truly adorable pups.

. Geraldine Hitch
Geraldine Hitch said: "My girls Ethel and Wilma and their big sister who has gone over the rainbow bridge." Photo: Geraldine Hitch

. Louise Keeligan Swailes
Louise Keeligan Swailes said: "The most gorgeous girl in the world - Willow." Photo: Louise Keeligan Swailes

. Emma Muirhead
Emma Muirhead shared this adorable photo of her dog Dudley. Photo: Emma Muirhead

. Amelia Appleson
Amelia Appleson shared this photo of her dog taking a break on Filey Beach. Photo: Amelia Appleson

. Samira Ali
Samira Ali said: "This is our little 15 week old Bear! He looks like a raccoon." Photo: Samira Ali



. Julie Almond
Julie Almond said: "Our Jack Russell Sky, she’s a diva." Photo: Julie Almond

. Dawn Walton
Dawn Walton said: "Star, she is literally like my baby so loving and loyal but lots of energy and also likes to sleep when not running." Photo: Dawn Walton

. Laura Hitchen
Laura Hitchen said: "My rescue baby we adopted from the Blue Cross last year. Bobby is 11 in December and still plays like a pup. He’s the funniest little guy." Photo: Laura Hitchen


. Andy Robinson
Andy Robinson said: "My bestie Stanley always has my back." Photo: Andy Robinson

. Jean Armitage
Jean Armitage said: "My Teddy is four years and 10 months old. He is a bit greedy. But he’s my little cuddly boy." Photo: Jean Armitage

13. Jean Armitage
Jean Armitage said: "My Teddy is four years and 10 months old. He is a bit greedy. But he’s my little cuddly boy." Photo: Jean Armitage

14. Nickie Windle
Nickie Windle said: "Bear, our very cuddly chow chow." Photo: Nickie Windle

15. Sarah Booth
Sarah Booth said: "This is Heidi, 11 weeks old and full of mischief, but so loveable." Photo: Sarah Booth

16. Jonny Sands
Jonny Sands said: "Murdoc loves going to the pub with Dad." Photo: Jonny Sands

17. Becky Santana Swain
Becky Santana Swain shared this photo of her dog Murphy sticking his tongue out. Photo: Becky Santana Swain

18. Lisa Majchrzak-Clarke
Lisa Majchrzak-Clarke said: "My little man Odie. He is nine years old." Photo: Lisa Majchrzak-Clarke