Dudley the Dachshund won overall champion honours at the 2025 Gunnedah Show pet show.
Led by Gunnedah’s Hugh Sanderson, 9, the Dashie looked the part with his goggles and hat.
Dudley showed how he also ha agility skills to match when he competed in the obstacle course.
The long-haired Dachshund, who was in his maiden show appearance, also won best smile.
In the dog high jump, Michaela Piper and her Belgian Malinois named Togo, won with a top height of 2.41 metres.
Although not quite at Togo’s personal best of 2.60m, his Morisset-based handler was happy with the win.
“He’s born to jump,” Ms Piper said.
When he is not competing in the high jump, Togo is involved in “personal protection”.
Runner-up in the high jump was Darcie Westbrook with his German Shepard-cross Kelpie named Roo.
Mr Darcie said Roo was a regular on the New England North West show circuit, having recently won the high jump at Tamworth, Manilla and Bingara shows.
The loveable pooch often accompanied his owner to work in his job as a tradesman, so enjoyed ample high jump practice.
“He’s always jumping on the back of the tipper,” Mr Westbrook said.
Pet show convenor Kurtis Doyle said this was his fourth time hosting the event at the Gunnedah Show.
He fielded about 35 total entries across all categories this year, including the dog high jump.
Nineteen dogs and their handlers contested the best dressed stakes this year.
“A massive thanks to all families, contestants and pets who came along and participated … bring on next year,” he said.
Michaela Piper with high jump winner Togo.
Phoebe Meek with Roo in the dog high jump at the weekend.
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