Taco the golden retriever is the centre of attention after winning a first prize at Cruft's.

The three-year-old walked off with the prize in the novice obedience section.

Owner Fiona Oliver, 27, of Hove, said: "He's a real honey. He was as good as gold."

Taco, whose show name is Malenbrook Macho Mutineer, competed against dogs from seven other teams in a series of walking, staying and fetching challenges to pick up a shield at Birmingham's NEC.

Taco shares his home in Downland Drive, Hove, with Callie, a Rottweiler puppy, and cat Rosie.

Fiona said: "I couldn't believe it when we won. It's the first time I've ever entered and there were tears in my eyes."