Crime & Safety
13 old photos of Oxfordshire dog shows back in the 2000s
The pictures were taken between 2002 and 2008 by Oxford Mail photographers covering days out in the spring and summer at dog show events.
Beyond the pets, many of the events included town fayres, games and market stalls, and produced classic images of Morris dancers, children eating ice cream and more.
Five-year-old Richard Butler with his Australian Dandy Dinmont dog called Lucky at the Didcot May Fair and Dog Show, 2002 (Image: Jon Lewis)
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Dog shows have been held for years in towns across Oxfordshire, with pictures in this gallery from Didcot, Chipping Norton, Burford, Carterton and beyond.
Some of the most adorable shots show youngsters with their beloved pets, whether or not they won accolades in the show.
Take a look back through this archive picture gallery to see if you recognise any of these dogs – or the owners pictured with them.