By . Jenny Awford . Perhaps it was a game of fetch, the promise of a walk or a rummage in the kitchen bin. But these dogs have not been able to contain their excitement – grinning from ear to ear after their elation became too much to keep a straight face. They were among hundreds of animals competing to be named Britain's smiliest pet. A 10-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Harvey was handed the top prize. Scroll down for video . Who burst the football? Harvey the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has been crowned Britain's smiliest pet - beating off competition from more than 200 other animals . That's a good one! Jasper the Northern Inuit  cracking up at one of his owner's best jokes . Do I have anything in my teeth?  Patch the Border Collie was one of the judges' favourites . A treat? For me? Cassie the Samoyed looked a little dazed as she posed for the camera . Proud owner April Gargiulo said: 'We're so excited that Harvey has won this prize and is getting some recognition for how amazing and happy he is - he really deserves it. 'Even though he's getting on a bit at the grand old age of 10, Harvey still runs around like a puppy and is in amazing shape for his age.' April, from Horley, Surrey, was happy to reveal the secret behind Harvey's happy smile. She said: 'He is a 'fetch' fanatic and will keep going for hours if given the opportunity. 'He enjoys long walks and is also a fantastic swimmer, regularly fetching sticks from our local doggie-dip pond. 'We feed him a varied diet of quality dog food and fruit and veg to keep him happy and healthy.' I didn't eat the rug today, are you proud of me? Daisy the Whippet certainly looks pleased with herself . Who wants to rub my belly? Mr Kipling the crossbreed enjoys long walks in the park and games of fetch . Open wide: Scout the Lurcher yawning and showing off his favourite reindeer hat . It was not just dogs in the running for Britain's smiliest pet. Judges . looked at hundreds of other happy contenders included . Twix, a chocolate Rex rabbit, Esme the content Shetland sheep and . Buster and Chick, two smiling African grey parrots. Cheeky wink: Vannie the cat was one of the main contenders in Britain's smiliest pet competition . Make sure you get my best side! Pablo the Self-Crested American guinea pig posing for the camera . Nestled in the hay: Esme the Shetland sheep looks content in her competition entry . Looking coy: Cory the Cockatiel giving his best grin in his picture for the smiliest pet of the year competition . I'm not ready yet! Brumble the cat is caught unawares in this adorable shot .
These happy hounds were all competing to be named Britain's smiliest pet .
Judges looked at hundreds of entrants including a parrot and a sheep .
But Harvey the Staffordshire Bull Terrier took home the top prize .
By . Jenny Awford . Perhaps it was a game of fetch, the promise of a walk or a rummage in the kitchen bin. But these dogs have not been able to contain their excitement – grinning from ear to ear after their elation became too much to keep a straight face. They were among hundreds of animals competing to be named Britain's smiliest pet. A 10-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Harvey was handed the top prize. Scroll down for video . Who burst the football? Harvey the Staffordshire Bull Terrier has been crowned Britain's smiliest pet - beating off competition from more than 200 other animals . That's a good one! Jasper the Northern Inuit  cracking up at one of his owner's best jokes . Do I have anything in my teeth?  Patch the Border Collie was one of the judges' favourites . A treat? For me? Cassie the Samoyed looked a little dazed as she posed for the camera . Proud owner April Gargiulo said: 'We're so excited that Harvey has won this prize and is getting some recognition for how amazing and happy he is - he really deserves it. 'Even though he's getting on a bit at the grand old age of 10, Harvey still runs around like a puppy and is in amazing shape for his age.' April, from Horley, Surrey, was happy to reveal the secret behind Harvey's happy smile. She said: 'He is a 'fetch' fanatic and will keep going for hours if given the opportunity. 'He enjoys long walks and is also a fantastic swimmer, regularly fetching sticks from our local doggie-dip pond. 'We feed him a varied diet of quality dog food and fruit and veg to keep him happy and healthy.' I didn't eat the rug today, are you proud of me? Daisy the Whippet certainly looks pleased with herself . Who wants to rub my belly? Mr Kipling the crossbreed enjoys long walks in the park and games of fetch . Open wide: Scout the Lurcher yawning and showing off his favourite reindeer hat . It was not just dogs in the running for Britain's smiliest pet. Judges . looked at hundreds of other happy contenders included . Twix, a chocolate Rex rabbit, Esme the content Shetland sheep and . Buster and Chick, two smiling African grey parrots. Cheeky wink: Vannie the cat was one of the main contenders in Britain's smiliest pet competition . Make sure you get my best side! Pablo the Self-Crested American guinea pig posing for the camera . Nestled in the hay: Esme the Shetland sheep looks content in her competition entry . Looking coy: Cory the Cockatiel giving his best grin in his picture for the smiliest pet of the year competition . I'm not ready yet! Brumble the cat is caught unawares in this adorable shot .
animals competing to be named Britain's smiliest pet. A 10-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier called Harvey was handed the top prize. Scroll the running for Britain's smiliest pet. Judges . looked at hundreds of other happy contenders