Top dog crowned by animal welfare groups

Wednesday, 3 November 2010 17:03

Lions may be king of the jungle, but when it comes to Westminster, Charlie is top dog.

This is according to the results of a contest organised by Dogs Trust and the Kennel Club, which seeks to find the pooch that all politicians agree on.

Five-year-old border terrier Charlie, belonging to Conservative MP Helen Grant of Maidstone and the Weald, will celebrate with a "juicy bone".

Ms Grant added that she is pleased to be a "responsible dog owner".

Clarissa Baldwin of Dogs Trust noted that the bond between owner and pooch is the biggest factor in a canine's victory, remarking: "Charlie is this year's victor because the judges could clearly see the mutual love and respect between him and Helen".

The Labour MP for Livingston, Graeme Morrice, recently paid a political visit of his own, joining staff at Dogs Trust West Calder to get educated about animal welfare issues that affect his constituency.

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Posted by Katherine