We love to see your happy hounds enjoying the coast – here are some sandy sea dogs making the most of it over the past 12 months. With thanks to Forthglade for the winners’ prizes
1. The three musketeers! Lexi, Bella and Rosie, taken on Upton Towans Beach, Cornwall, in July 2022. Chloe Cheshire
1. The three musketeers! Lexi, Bella and Rosie, taken on Upton Towans Beach, Cornwall, in July 2022. Chloe Cheshire
2. Here is my beautiful boy Ralph on his 13th birthday at Kinshaldy beach in Tentsmuir, Fife. Gill
2. Here is my beautiful boy Ralph on his 13th birthday at Kinshaldy beach in Tentsmuir, Fife. Gill
3. Milo the whippet enjoying the outdoors at Lulworth Cove, Dorset! Peter Millier
3. Milo the whippet enjoying the outdoors at Lulworth Cove, Dorset! Peter Millier
4. This is our rescue corgi Tilly enjoying life in her new home with lots of coastal walks at St Margaret’s Bay near Dover, Kent. Amanda Brown
4. This is our rescue corgi Tilly enjoying life in her new home with lots of coastal walks at St Margaret’s Bay near Dover, Kent. Amanda Brown
5. This is our red fox Labrador puppy Scout visiting the sea for the first time. He loved the sea so much, barking with such excitement and paddle-boarding with my husband. Lisa Moore
5. This is our red fox Labrador puppy Scout visiting the sea for the first time. He loved the sea so much, barking with such excitement and paddle-boarding with my husband. Lisa Moore
6. Gus my Westie enjoying the sea and sunset at Crooklets Beach in Bude, Cornwall. Ali House
6. Gus my Westie enjoying the sea and sunset at Crooklets Beach in Bude, Cornwall. Ali House
7. Here is my gorgeous 14-month-old cockapoo Lola loving life and her first holiday at Penmaenmawr. This is the walk up Penmaenmawr mountain with the wonderful view of the North Wales coastline. Angela Wright
7. Here is my gorgeous 14-month-old cockapoo Lola loving life and her first holiday at Penmaenmawr. This is the walk up Penmaenmawr mountain with the wonderful view of the North Wales coastline. Angela Wright
8. This is our very brave Wilson, who was 6 on 16 August. He has had to deal with IVDD, an awful disease that 25% of dachshunds will unfortunately succumb to, but is recovering well since his back surgery in February. Su Saunders
8. This is our very brave Wilson, who was 6 on 16 August. He has had to deal with IVDD, an awful disease that 25% of dachshunds will unfortunately succumb to, but is recovering well since his back surgery in February. Su Saunders
9. Our six-month-old Weimaraner, Humphrey, loving Camber Beach on New Year’s Day 2022. We go every year so this was his first visit of many, we hope. My mother-in-law assures me he will grow into his ears! James and Sara Daly
9. Our six-month-old Weimaraner, Humphrey, loving Camber Beach on New Year’s Day 2022. We go every year so this was his first visit of many, we hope. My mother-in-law assures me he will grow into his ears! James and Sara Daly
10. Twelve-year-old Lulu has lived in Broadstairs, Kent, for the last seven years and enjoys daily sprints, whatever the weather, on the beautiful local beaches of Stone Bay. A bit of a mountain goat at heart, she can regularly also be found scaling the white cliffs to the amazement of visitors and locals alike. This picture was taken during the high winds of Storm Franklin this year, just prior to take-off! Judith Hill
10. Twelve-year-old Lulu has lived in Broadstairs, Kent, for the last seven years and enjoys daily sprints, whatever the weather, on the beautiful local beaches of Stone Bay. A bit of a mountain goat at heart, she can regularly also be found scaling the white cliffs to the amazement of visitors and locals alike. This picture was taken during the high winds of Storm Franklin this year, just prior to take-off! Judith Hill
11. Obi is an Australian Labradoodle who lives in Brighton. He likes nothing more than exploring the beaches of Sussex and chasing his ball especially at low tide. Here he is on Hove beach with his signature sandy nose. Susan
11. Obi is an Australian Labradoodle who lives in Brighton. He likes nothing more than exploring the beaches of Sussex and chasing his ball especially at low tide. Here he is on Hove beach with his signature sandy nose. Susan
12. Archie and Buddy from dog-friendly Cambo Gardens in Fife enjoying the coast at nearby Kingbarns Beach. Charlotte
12. Archie and Buddy from dog-friendly Cambo Gardens in Fife enjoying the coast at nearby Kingbarns Beach. Charlotte
13. Dave is our two-and-a-half-year-old Cretan hound rescue enjoying the rocks in Looe, Cornwall. Sam
13. Dave is our two-and-a-half-year-old Cretan hound rescue enjoying the rocks in Looe, Cornwall. Sam
Browse more of our Dog of the Year entries in the gallery below.
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Forthglade makes delicious natural dog food in the heart of Devon. Using high-quality ingredients, the tasty range of meals and treats are free from any junk or fillers. First prize for coast Dog of the Year is £150 worth of Forthglade’s complete, grain-free, wet meals, second is £50 worth of Forthglade goodies, and third is a box of Forthglade grain-free, hand-baked, natural dog treats. For more information on the range, see forthglade.com
Forthglade makes delicious natural dog food in the heart of Devon.
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