Dog mows lawn and can play piano

Hope, a white German Shepherd, is a dab paw around the garden as he shows off his skills with the Flymo at his home in Sutton Coldfield.

The four-year-old, who was the winner of National Pet Month in April 2008, can also play the piano, claim organizers of a new talent show.

His winning exploits are just an example of the skills being sought by the organizers of the inaugural Britain’s Most Talented Pet.

The competition, run by The Ultimate Pet Show, is calling for entrants with sparkle – horses that sing, dogs that dance and cats that juggle.

Twelve finalists will be selected to appear at the show at the NEC Birmingham on May 2.

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