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Mr Foley, the 15-month old Leonberger famous for pulling a cartload of cash for the Precious Lives appeal, joined more than 30 dogs at the event, and scooped the prize for largest dog.

Local vet David Cromey from Head & Head in Helston judged the dogs in various categories, from β€œcutest” to β€œbest dressed” and "dog which looks most like its owner".

Sponsorship cash from the Walkies event is still being counted up, but is expected to be a good step in the right direction for CHSW’s Precious Lives appeal.

Trevarno’s event co-ordinator Cilla George said: "Mr Foley certainly created a stir, but all the dogs deserve recognition for their efforts.

The dogs; Buddy, Pebbles, Maisie, Winnie and Lacey

"They were all very well-behaved and certainly enjoyed sniffing and scampering around the gardens.

"Thanks to Mr Cromey for judging our competition, fingers crossed we will have raised plenty of cash for a new hospice in Cornwall."

Children’s Hospice South West’s fundraising manager Mary Murfin said: "We're so pleased that the dogs and their owners enjoyed themselves and that Trevarno has chosen to support us this year.

"The money raised from this and others taking place across Cornwall will go towards our Β£5 million target, and will be spent on a new hospice for children in the county with life-limiting illnesses."