In 1984, dozens of people and their canine companions enjoyed taking part in a dog show held at Whitton Sports Centre in Ipswich.

Ipswich Star: Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984 (Image: Archant)

At the sports centre, on Whitton Church Lane, a series of different events, activities and competitions were held for both the dogs and their owners to take part in, with everyone hoping to be crowned best in class and go home with a prize.

Ipswich Star: Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984 (Image: Archant)

The event saw a number of different breeds present on the day, from the smaller daschund and Bichon Frise to greyhounds, beagles and Afghan hounds.

Ipswich Star: Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984 (Image: Archant)

Suffolk residents are known to get fiercely competitive at such events, with attractions like Suffolk Dog Day at Helmingham Hall and All About Dogs at Trinity Park always drawing in large crowds.

Ipswich Star: Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984 (Image: Archant)

Did you and your dog take part in the dog show at Whitton Sports Centre?

Ipswich Star: Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984 (Image: Archant)

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Ipswich Star: Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984 (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984 (Image: Archant)

Ipswich Star: Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984Competitors inside Whitton Sports Centre for the dog show in 1984 (Image: Archant)