AN ANNUAL dog pageant at Bolton Show is expected to attract more than 1,000 contestants next weekend.

Organised by the North-west Canine Society, the show, at Leverhulme Park, Breightmet, will consist of seven category groups.

Hounds, utility dogs, gun dogs and toy dogs will be displayed on the first day of the show, Saturday at 11am.

On Sunday, terriers, working dogs and pastoral dogs will compete, with judging starting at 10.30am.

Call show organiser Ian Hardman on 01204 436 224 for details.