TODAY is International Dog Day and to celebrate we asked reader's to send in their favourite snaps.

We’d love to run a gallery of your picture perfect pooches on the Journal’s website to celebrate so send yours in as well.

Community answers

Send in your dog pictures for International Dog Day

"Please include your dogs name, breed and your name in the post"

We asked for your responses - this is what you sent.

From Community contributor

What is your response?Willow , cocker spaniel Modelling her new bandana made by me!

Your pictures

Leigh Journal: Willow , cocker spaniel Modelling her new bandana made by me!Willow , cocker spaniel Modelling her new bandana made by me!

From Gemma Higgins

What is your response?The beautiful Honey claiming my bed. Honey is a staffie

Your pictures

Leigh Journal: The beautiful Honey claiming my bed. Honey is a staffieThe beautiful Honey claiming my bed. Honey is a staffie

From Claire Harris

What is your response?Ralph 16 months old, French Bulldog ...Claire Harris

Your pictures

Leigh Journal: Ralph 16 months old, French Bulldog ...Claire HarrisRalph 16 months old, French Bulldog ...Claire Harris

From Martin rice

What is your response?My ten year old terrier Mitzi moo being oh so subtle in wanting some love from me

Your pictures

Leigh Journal: My ten year old terrier Mitzi moo being oh so subtle in wanting some love from meMy ten year old terrier Mitzi moo being oh so subtle in wanting some love from me

From Community contributor

What is your response?Poppy & Ted

Your pictures

Leigh Journal: Poppy & TedPoppy & Ted
Leigh Journal: Poppy & TedPoppy & Ted

From Amy Lamb

What is your response?Woody French Bulldog

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Leigh Journal: WoodyFrench BulldogWoodyFrench Bulldog
Leigh Journal: WoodyFrench BulldogWoodyFrench Bulldog
Leigh Journal: WoodyFrench BulldogWoodyFrench Bulldog
Leigh Journal: WoodyFrench BulldogWoodyFrench Bulldog