IT is a popular tradition to have your loved ones photographed at a professional shoot.

But this adorable pooch and his owner have been getting crafty with their Christmas pictures and cards this year.

Billybear got all set for the festive season in his full Santa suit, gracing the front of Christmas cards to family and friends, decorated with holly.

The six-year-old’s owner, Dawn Gardner of Eastleigh, has been getting into the festive spirit wishing people a Merry Christmas with her beloved terrier.

Also donning St Nick’s hat and festive attire is Coco, the inquisitive friend who loves to play outside at Christmas.

The four-year-old can be seen here looking cosy in his Santa hat and festive scarf, all set for a walk in the chilly outdoors thanks to owner, Nicola Johnson from Southampton.

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Four-year-old Coco

This cute pair is the latest addition to the Daily Echo’s Festive Pets competition, where proud owners can send in pictures of their furry friends.

  • How to Enter

TO nominate your pet in 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 .

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.