Dogs don shades and tutus for Lagos canine festival

Some 250 dogs were shown off by their owners at this weekend's Lagos Dog Carnival where the theme was "back to school". It was the third time the festival had been held.

The Reuters news agency has just filed pictures of some of the pets in fancy dress.

One came in what looks like mirrored skiing goggles, while another donned a ballet tutu.

"Ever since we started the Lagos Dog Carnival pet owners now take better care of their dogs," organiser Jackie Idimogu told Reuters.

"Our motto is: 'No naked dog is allowed', so owners now dress and groom their dogs better and we have also helped raise awareness on keeping dogs as pets."

This article originally appeared on BBC News

Photo: Reuters