They were the star attractions at the Leeds Championship Dog Show during the 1990s and early 2000s. Organised by the the Leeds City and District Canine Association, the show is one of the premier events for dog exhibitors across the UK and is a qualifier for Crufts. It has been held at Harewood House since the early 1980s and welcomes over 160 different Kennel Club breeds. READ MORE: Spot the Leeds landmarks from these bird's eye city centre photos LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook
![A Deerhound takes shelter from the sun in July 1999.](https://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxNzE3Mzgy.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
1. Leeds Championship Dog Show
A Deerhound takes shelter from the sun in July 1999. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
![Meet Oscar, an 11-month old Cocker Spaniel who enjoyed some last minute grooming. He won Best Puppy in his breed in July 1999.](https://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxNzE3Mzgz.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
2. Leeds Championship Dog Show
Meet Oscar, an 11-month old Cocker Spaniel who enjoyed some last minute grooming. He won Best Puppy in his breed in July 1999.
![Samantha Lee with her Pomeranians Spice Girl (left) and Glamour Puss in July 1997.](https://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxNzE3Mzg0.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
3. Leeds Championship Dog Show
Samantha Lee with her Pomeranians Spice Girl (left) and Glamour Puss in July 1997. Photo: Mel Hulme
![Young Charley Williams with Tye, a Japanese Akita in July 1997.](https://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxNzE3Mzg1.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
4. Leeds Championship Dog Show
Young Charley Williams with Tye, a Japanese Akita in July 1997. Photo: Mel Hulme
![English Springer Spaniel, Ben, gets pampered before his peformance in July 1996.](https://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxNzE3Mzg2.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
5. Leeds Championship Dog Show
English Springer Spaniel, Ben, gets pampered before his peformance in July 1996. Photo: Dan Oxtoby
![Lola the Spanish Waterdog enjoys her day out in July 2002.](https://www.worksopguardian.co.uk/webimg/QVNIMTIxNzE3Mzg3.jpg?crop=3:2&width=800)
6. Leeds Championship Dog Show
Lola the Spanish Waterdog enjoys her day out in July 2002. Photo: Dan Oxtoby