The University of Bristol Veterinary School at Langford in North Somerset is to hold a Fun Dog Show on Sunday 3 July.

Proceeds from the event will be used to help equip the new building for the small animal practice currently under construction. Members of the public are invited to come along with their dogs and enter them in a variety of competitions.

A prize will be awarded for first place in each class with a special prize for the Best in Show. Entry to the event will be free of charge but those entering their pets will be asked to pay £1 per class.

In addition to the dog competitions, there will be face-painting for children and stalls as well as hot and cold food and a bar. There will also be lunchtime entertainment from the Canine Capers dancing dog troupe with Line Dancing Border Collies.

Shelley Monks, practice manager for the small animal practice, said: "It's not a serious competition, it's just meant to be a bit of fun."

Registration starts at 10am and the judging, which will be done by Vet School staff, will start around 11am.