Voting open for Holyrood Dog of the Year – how to have your say

Dog-loving MSPs are ready to compete at the Scottish Parliament Gardens hoping their pet will be crowned as the overall winner.

Thirteen dogs are in the mix for the title with owners from across the political spectrum.

Here are the dogs hoping to scoop up the title...

Miles Briggs, Scottish Conservative, and his dog Tómas

Pam Duncan-Glancy, Scottish Labour, and her dog Tony

Maurice Golden, Scottish Conservative, and his dog Luca

Christine Grahame, SNP, and her dog Mabel

Jamie Greene, Scottish Conservative, and his dog Astro

Liam McArthur, Liberal Democrat, and his dog Gerry

Jenni Minto, SNP, and her dog Jim

Mark Ruskell. Scottish Green, and his dog Bluesy

Maree Todd, SNP, and her dog Cooper

David Torrance, SNP, and his dog Buster

Sue Webber, Scottish Conservative, and her dog Alfie

Clare Adamson, SNP, and a Dogs Trust rescue dog

Tess White, Scottish Conservative, and a Dog's Trust rescue dog

With the public vote now open, MSPs are calling on their supporters to vote for their four-legged friends.

The aim of the competition is to showcase dogs as an important member of the family.

The Holyrood Dog of the Year competition helps organisers Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club to engage with the Scottish Parliament and identify those who are willing to raise awareness on canine issues.

Mark Beazley, chief executive of The Kennel Club continued: “Whilst the competition itself is no doubt a light-hearted and fun event, it is also an excellent opportunity to showcase the happiness that dogs can bring to our lives and to raise awareness of the actions that need to be taken – both in Parliament and beyond – to promote responsible dog ownership.”

How to vote

To vote now visit: https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/events-and-activities/events/holyrood-dog-of-the-year/