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REVEALED: Laois puppy of the year has been crowned

With over 500 entries received nationwide, Petmania’s Puppy of the Year competition took place over the bank holiday weekend in Limerick. Pictured in Second Place was Laois Puppy of the Year a pug called Coco with owner Jamie McMahon(11), Emo, Laois. Also in the photograph were judges Victoria Lowe, Seven and Emily Miller, Petmania. Photograph Liam Burke

The National finals of the Petmania Puppy of the Year competition took place over the bank holiday weekend.

Ireland’s leading specialist pet retailer, Petmania, has announced the winner of their Laois Puppy of the Year competition.

Following months of searching, public voting and a grand finale, the winner has been chosen.

Coco, a Pug has been chosen as the Laois Puppy of the Year for 2018/19.

Coco belongs to 11-year-old Jamie McMahon from Emo.

The pair finished second in the country.

12 puppies, including Chihuahua’s, Pugs and Bernese Mountain Dogs, and their pet-parents from across Ireland descended on the Petmania store in Eastpoint Retail Park, Ballysimon Road, Limerick City for the grand finale.

This was the fourth year of the competition, and Petmania teamed up with SEVEN Dog Nutrition.

Every dog who entered the competition nationwide received a Seven Puppy Pack.

The exciting range of grain free, vet approved, dog food which is available exclusively at Petmania stores in Ireland.

Speaking following the announcement today, Petmania’s Marketing Manager Emily Miller says “We are delighted to crown Coco as our Laois Puppy of the Year for 2018/19.

It was such a great competition this year, with lots of entries received nationwide. I would like to thank everyone who entered their puppy into the competition, and we hope they enjoyed the experience along the way.”