It’s the DOGelgangers! Meet the pet owners who are the perfect match for their pooches
- The Kennel Club is looking for the best doppelgangers for its online show
- Hannah Martin, from Essex, matches her clothes to her dog Lady’s lead and collar
- Meryn Dougan, from East Sussex, and Jack have won Dog Most Like Owner at a number of shows
If you’ve ever doubted the old saying that dogs and their owners grow to resemble each other, take a look at the pictures here.
The Kennel Club is looking for the best doppelgangers for its online show this year, and these are some of the lookalike entrants.
Among those answering the club’s call for submissions on social media was Hannah Martin and her dog Lady.
Miss Martin, from Essex, said she always makes sure to match her top with Lady’s collar and lead – but added that their matching hair is purely coincidental.
Meryn Dougan, from East Sussex, and Jack have won Dog Most Like Owner at a number of shows
Hannah Martin, from Essex, said she always matches her top with her dog Lady’s collar and lead
Angela Rogers, from Chester, nominated herself and her golden retriever Harvey when a newfound likeness emerged after she had her hair dyed at the hairdressers.
With their matching curls, Hetty the cocker spaniel and owner Jim Thurlow bear a striking resemblance. Mother Lindsey said that her daughter Jim and Hetty, a working dog, are the ‘best of friends’.
Archer the chow chow and owner Andy, from Sheffield, also entered the contest, as did Kate Miriam, from Italy, who shares long locks with Highlander, her Afghan.
And Meryn Dougan, from East Sussex, and Jack have won Dog Most Like Owner at a number of shows – but Mr Dougan claims he cannot see the resemblance between himself and his English bulldog.
Kate Miriam, from Italy, who shares long locks with Highlander, her Afghan, also entered the contest
Angela Rogers, from Chester, nominated herself and her golden retriever Harvey when a newfound likeness emerged after she had her hair dyed at the hairdressers
With their matching curls, Hetty the cocker spaniel and owner Jim Thurlow bear a striking resemblance
Archer the chow chow and owner Andy, from Sheffield, also entered the contest
PS. A chop too far for one pet…
Thinking of cutting your dog’s hair because you can’t get to the groomer’s in lockdown? Think again. This is Mash the pomeranian before and after a trim by his owner, jewellery designer Hermione Underwood at home in Sydney.
This is Mash the pomeranian before (left) and after a trim (right) by his owner at home in Sydney
Jewellery designer Hermione Underwood cut her pomeranian’s hair at home in Sydney