Newshound Ady & Flo www.sunlive.co.nz

Dog-tastic news folks! There's an awesome event for all dogs and their owners at Mount Maunganui this weekend – with all kinds of canine fun planned.

We're all invited to Showdogs' free Dog Fun Day on Sunday, March 23 – where there's an open-to-all dog show, prizes galore, and sweet-smelling sizzling sausages.

Of course the sausages will be for the humans, and I've heard they'll get pizza and ice cream too, so I asked Showdogs owner Tatiana Fleury what treats I can hunt down on the day.

She said I could try my luck at some of the competitions.

There are categories for biggest dog, smallest dog, best dressed pet, cutest dog and best dog trick – even a live grooming competition.

Not that I need grooming, my coat is fantastic.

There is also a free professional dog photographer. Tatiana says Marina Galiotto will be photographing canines with their owners, and giving the shots away at a later time – for free! How cool is that. Being a professional, Marina will know to get my good side. Who are we kidding? Every side of mine is good right?

I hear the awesome folk from Mount Vet Hospital will have their ambulance there and are offering prizes for the competitions. This sounds like a great family day in the sun. It all starts at 11am at Coronation Park. The only rule is us canines must be on the leash.

It's so cool we are allowed to have these dog-friendly events – so let's all keep to the rules.

-Flo