The News teamed up with Keydell Nurseries in Horndean for the Santa Paws competition which aimed to find the best seasonal pet picture. Here are all of the Christmassy entries, including cocker spaniel Mia who won first prize.
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This festive entry was sent in by Betty Daniels Photo: -
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This is Ringo Searson, a 3/4 French 1/4 British bulldog belonging to Kelly and Matt Paffett, who said: 'He loves opening presents and also turned one this week! He is a Christmas pup!' Photo: -
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Devida Bushroad said: 'This is our cat - Kimmie, she is a chocolate point Birman and the sweetest little kitty on the South Coast (of course we are hugely biased!)' Photo: -
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This is Teddy looking very underwhelmed about the sparkly dachshund arriving for Christmas, sent in by Sharon Smith Photo: -