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Hundreds of dachshunds and their owners gathered at Perranporth Beach in a bid to set a new record of the most adorable pooches in one place - and they succeeded.

The aim was to beat the 500 who gathered in Wales for an attempt to set a Guinness Book of Records world record.

Tilly was the 501 dog to cross the bridge onto the Cornishbeach, but in the end 601 of the breed were counted, much to the delight of everyone taking part.

The event was organised by the Cornwall Dachshund Walkers Group, set up by Pixie Davis in 2016 as a place to meet other owners and organise social gatherings.

She was delighted at the final number. "I can't believe it, I can't believe so many people are here," she said.

People not only travelled from across Cornwall, but across the UK to attend the event.

Jules Varley, a member of the group, said: "They are making a bit of a break of it. We are over the moon (at the result). It was a bit close at one time, but we are really chuffed."

Her dog Sizzles is 18 months old. "I have wanted one for years and my husband finally relented. Once you have one you don't look back. They have great personalities, he makes us laugh and is so cuddly.

"He is also quite protective - a good guard dog."

The group brings together sausage dog owners and their four legged friends to socialise, exercise and celebrate the adorable breed.

The group, which has nearly 1,000 members on Facebook , has regular meet ups throughout the year and even held a special dachshund Christmas party in December.

Jules said they have other things planned from an Easter party to a tea party.

The day was also raising money for sausage dogs affected by Intervertebral Disc Disease or IVDD. One in three get it and it affects the discs between their vertebrate.