WITH the Christmas party season in full swing, dapper dog Alfie has dressed to impress.

The eight-year-old Jack Russell is strutting his stuff in a smart tuxedo and red bow tie after being entered into the Daily Echo’s Festive Pets competition.

His owner Emma Gale dressed him in one of her favourites from his growing wardrobe of outfits, including Santa cloak and Christmas jumpers.

Emma, 30, a finance worker from Millbrook, said: “He’s a bit of a character and his smart party wear was for a bit of fun.

“Living with me he is used to being dressed up in lots of outfits so he is relaxed in it.

“People have been so impressed they think I should photograph him and print it as a Christmas card next year.”

The competition is running throughout the month and we are inviting owners to send in pictures of their pets dressed in their best Christmas clobber in the hope of winning this year’s title.

HOW TO ENTER:

To nominate your pet into the competition, send a photograph, which must have your name, address, contact details and your pet’s name and age included in the email, to picdesk@dailyecho.co.uk.

Alternatively post it to Picture Desk, Southern Daily Echo, Newspaper House, Test Lane, Redbridge, Southampton SO16 9JX.

The winner will receive a bag of pet goodies.