THE 'Elf' charity Family Dog Show was a great success at Burden Farm, near Okehampton earlier this month.

The show was in aid of Exeter Leukaemia Fund, which supports the haematology department at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.

Graham Roe, the organiser of the event, thanked all those who helped make it an enjoyable day for everyone involved.

He was also delighted with the £910 which will be going to ELF.

He said: 'We would like to thank John and Tania Barton for the use of their land, the helpers, the sponsors, raffle prize donators and, above all, the competitors and spectators.'

Sponsorship was provided by Maunder and Sons, Mole Avon Country Stores, North Park veterinary surgery, Vital Pet Products, Castle Pet Supplies and Miller and Son. Farlap Photography awarded a pet portrait to the winner of each class. There was good support from local trade stands.

The dog events started with dog jumping, with the jumping challenge where fences were raised to 2ft 3ins in a fun and competitive event.

The dogs aided their runners by picking up sticks, slipping collars, going under fences, tripping them up, plus deciding the ducks in the water tray were far more interesting. The wellie throwing proved to be popular.

The show was judged by Bryony Herrod-Taylor from North Park vets.

Results: Dog jumping, (runner 10 years and under), 1, Connie and Billy, 2, Antonio and Toby, 3, Diane and Misty; (runner 11-16 years-old), 1, Sophie and Daisy, 2, Lauren and Holly, 3, Leah and Maisie; (runner 17-30 years-old), 1, Emma and Bramble, 2, Suzanne and Ted, 3, Dannie and Daisy; (runner 40 plus), 1, Jenny and Fly, 2, Clare and Syd, 3, Dale and Sydney. Jumping challenge, 1, Lauren and Holly, 2, Emma and Bramble, 3, Sophie and Daisy. Wellie throwing - juniors, Antonio, 25.5 metres, ladies, Emma, 25.2m, men, Patrick, 29.5m, veterans, Graham 18.33m.

Dog show winners: handsome dog, Toby with Zeus; prettiest bitch, Wright with Treacle; best pedigree, Doreen with Sophie; best puppy, Frank with Oliver; best child handler, Cochise Ramoa-Gonzales with Charlie; veteran dog, Melinda with Archie; scruffiest dog, Linda with Rolo; best terrier, Victoria with Maizie; best coloured/marked, Francis with Elvis; best rescued Bevill with Zeus; most appealing eyes, Esther with Maggie; waggiest tail, Dale with Sydney; most obedient, Jo with Dylan; best condition, Margaret with Zazz; dog the judge would most like to take home, Jodi with Tizzy.