THERE was no pawse for these two pooches who were married on the Gold Coast after a whirlwind romance.

Earlier today the pair were married in a large ceremony at Paws and Pizzazz Expo at Sanctuary Cove, surrounded by dozens of other loved-up puppy-couples.

Despite meeting just a few short months ago, it was love at first sight for Holly the Great Dane, 2, and Oliver the Standard Poodle, 6 months.

media_camera It’s okay, they’re both desexed. Picture: Jerad Williams

Helen Andrews of Your Dog Trainer, said Holly’s single days were over when Oliver first “pranced” into her home with owner and fellow dog trainer Tracey Gillard.

media_camera Apricot Strudel posing after taking part in the Married at First Bite. Picture: Jerad Williams

“They stepped out of the friend zone when I gave them a Chunkers (dog treat),” she said.

“He ate his, and she had hers ... and when he came over, she just opened her mouth and let him have it.”

media_camera Holly and Oliver even dressed up for the occasion. Picture: Jerad Williams media_camera One of dozens of brides at the Paws and Pizzazz Pet Expo. Picture: Jerad Williams

She said they were always on the lookout for each other, and Holly would cry for him to come to work.

“They sleep together, they run together, they do everything together,” she said.

“They even bark at people together. She’s punching above her weight ... but they love each other. Anyone who says otherwise is just jealous.”

media_camera Sandra Judge holding Bruce with Gillian Carlisle holding Cindy, who were also married. Picture: Jerad Williams

For other doggie couples, it was about taking things slow.

Cindy the Chihuahua, 10 and Bruce the miniature poodle, 9, have known each other for seven years before they were married.

media_camera Debbie Clewly holding Shami with Lee Mooney holding Princess posing after taking part in the Married at First Bite, a wedding ceremony for dogs. Picture: Jerad Williams

Dressed in a frilly veil, owner Gillian Carlisle said Bruce just loved to visit Cindy and share treats with her.

Bruce’s owner, Sandra Judge, said they also loved going on romantic walks with each other.

Around 70 puppy-couples were registered to marry at 11am, with an extra 108 needed to set a new world record.