The hunt for Norfolk's best sausage-catching dog was under way this weekend.

Eastern Daily Press: Mad About Dogs and Garden Show at The Royal Norfolk Showground. Photo: Steve AdamsMad About Dogs and Garden Show at The Royal Norfolk Showground. Photo: Steve Adams

Thousands of people flocked to the Norfolk Showground for the All About Dogs show to enjoy its wacky competitions today, with the show's green-fingered equivalent, All About Gardening, also at the venue.

Hounds competed for fun prizes by performing tricks and looking their best.

There were also honours for the dog with the waggiest tail, the most extreme bad hair day and best sausage catcher, among other categories. And the sun shone on smiling owners as they enjoyed the canine day out.

Meanwhile, passionate planters were browsing for bargains at the All About Gardening Show.

Eastern Daily Press: Mad About Dogs and Garden Show at The Royal Norfolk Showground. Photo: Steve AdamsMad About Dogs and Garden Show at The Royal Norfolk Showground. Photo: Steve Adams

There were floral displays to enjoy, experts on hand to advise on landscape and design and a food and drink festival.

Both shows continue at the Norfolk Showground tomorrow, with gates opening at 9.30am for the gardening show and 10am for the dog show. For further details, see www.aztecevents.co.uk or www.norfolkshowground.co.uk/