A DOG from Notts could be crowned the nation's best.
Members of the public voted for Hooch to be crowned Nottinghamshire's Prize Pooch, and the Dogue de Bordeaux will take his spot at the national finals on Monday July 22.
Carlton-bred Hooch, and his owners Sabrina Rigby and Ricky Blagg, will be up against 25 other mutts in the competition, run by photography firm Venture.
Sabrina and Ricky have already received a large portrait of their pooch, Hooch, and could add a year's supply of dog food from Pedigree, £250 worth of accessories from Oscar & Hooch, a VIP tour of Battersea Dogs and Cats Home and £500 to spend on pet 'pawtrait' products at Venture if they win the national competition.
Owner Sabrina said: "Sabrina said: "Ever since I saw the film Turner and Hooch as a child I wanted a Dogue de Bordeaux so when we got Hooch last Christmas I was thrilled.
"After losing my previous dog Tyson to cancer, there was a hole in my heart and Hooch has helped mend that by making me smile again. He's such a special dog.
"We're so pleased he's got this far in the competition and have everything crossed for the national title."
All national finalists can be viewed at www.pooch.venturephotography.co.uk.
