Scruffts, the competition to find the region's cutest crossbreed dog, takes place at the Sunderland Air Show on July 25.
The contest is run by the Kennel Club and sponsored by pet food company Pal. The entry fee is £1, with proceeds going to the Newcastle Dogs and Cats Home.
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