Today was the Westminster Dog of the Year competition.
The dogs are marching on #westminsterdog
It's an annual competition in which MPs compete to see who has the best dog.
It's Westminster dog of the year day, most competitive vote in parliament. Here's David Burrowes MP with Cholmeley.
Jim Waterson
@jimwaterson
It's Westminster dog of the year day, most competitive vote in parliament. Here's David Burrowes MP with Cholmeley.
It's organised by the Kennel Club. This year, fifteen MP/dog pairs entered the public vote.
Entering Maggie for Westminster Dog of the Year. Alway enjoy supporting @DogsTrust - hoping Maggie rocks Westminster
Alec Shelbrooke MP
@AlecShelbrooke
Entering Maggie for Westminster Dog of the Year. Alway enjoy supporting @DogsTrust - hoping Maggie rocks Westminster
Weirdly, out of the 15 MPs who entered the contest, 12 are Conservatives. Tories are clearly "dog people".
Meet Madge - my rescue dog entering for Westminster dog of the year competition @dogstrustpr
Robert Halfon MP
@halfon4harlowMP
Meet Madge - my rescue dog entering for Westminster dog of the year competition @dogstrustpr
Tessa Munt was the only Lib Dem present.
Having so much fun at Westminster Dog of the Year with @tessamunt #mpdogoftheyear
Vote4PoppyDog
@Vote4PoppyDog
Having so much fun at Westminster Dog of the Year with @tessamunt #mpdogoftheyear
Fellow Lib Dem Martin Horwood was listed as one of the entrants, but it seems like he might not have turned up.
And Falkirk MP Eric Joyce - who resigned from the Labour party in 2012 - was the closest the event got to a Labour MP.
Eric Joyce MP may prefer brawling with Tories but I can reveal his dog Brodie "likes a bacon sandwich".
Jim Waterson
@jimwaterson
Eric Joyce MP may prefer brawling with Tories but I can reveal his dog Brodie "likes a bacon sandwich".
This is last year's winner.
Great fun at the Westminster Dog of the Year show today - lots of great entrants. Will be a v difficult decision!
Charlie Elphicke
@CharlieElphicke
Great fun at the Westminster Dog of the Year show today - lots of great entrants. Will be a v difficult decision!
Last year's winner, Charlie ElphickeKs 'Star' is watching proceedings with some disdain #westminsterdog
Camilla Swift
@millsswift
Last year's winner, Charlie ElphickeKs 'Star' is watching proceedings with some disdain #westminsterdog
Some MPs made bad political jokes in an effort to boost their dog's chances of winning.
International development minister Alan Duncan has made a manifesto for Noodle, inc "an end to Yelp to Buy".
Jim Waterson
@jimwaterson
International development minister Alan Duncan has made a manifesto for Noodle, inc "an end to Yelp to Buy".
Some had difficulty controlling their companions.
Cholmeley currently seems keener on stealing Noodle's tennis ball, unfortunately #westminsterdog
Camilla Swift
@millsswift
Cholmeley currently seems keener on stealing Noodle's tennis ball, unfortunately #westminsterdog
Some just enjoyed the day.
David Amess MP (of "don't take cake fame") starts the day with his two pugs and a glass of champagne.
Jim Waterson
@jimwaterson
David Amess MP (of "don't take cake fame") starts the day with his two pugs and a glass of champagne.
The dogs were intervewed, because it's Westminster.
@ericjoyce and @indiaknight's dog Brodie being interviewed for #mpdogoftheyear.
The Kennel Club
@KCLovesDogs
@ericjoyce and @indiaknight's dog Brodie being interviewed for #mpdogoftheyear.
So much dogs.
At Westminster dog of the year, where pets are literally put on a pedestal
Anoosh Chakelian
@AnooshChakelian
At Westminster dog of the year, where pets are literally put on a pedestal
So much dogs.
I didn't win but I had such fun & met lots of new friends :) #mpdogoftheyear
Vote4PoppyDog
@Vote4PoppyDog
I didn't win but I had such fun & met lots of new friends :) #mpdogoftheyear
In the end, Eric Joyce's dog Brodie triumphed in the online public vote.
@ericjoyce and @indiaknight with their dog Brodie won the pawblic vote at #mpdogoftheyear ! #congrats!
The Kennel Club
@KCLovesDogs
@ericjoyce and @indiaknight with their dog Brodie won the pawblic vote at #mpdogoftheyear ! #congrats!
But the overall winner was Noodle, owned by Minister of State for International Development Alan Duncan.
Govt minister Alan Duncan and Noodle wins Westminster dog of the year 2014. Pledges end to "dog whistle politics".
Jim Waterson
@jimwaterson
Govt minister Alan Duncan and Noodle wins Westminster dog of the year 2014. Pledges end to "dog whistle politics".
Well-groomed, glossy-haired, loyal, and with a friendly and enthusiastic personality, Alan Duncan was delighted by his dog's win.
Westminster Dog of the Year
Felicity Baker
@Felicity_Baker
Westminster Dog of the Year
