A SUPER-slimming dog has scooped the first prize in a contest to find the Midlands top honed hound.

Labrador Rummy - who lost two-and-a-quarter stones in four months - beat off the competition to win the regional final of Hill's Pet Nutrition Pet Slimmer of the Year contest, held in Redditch last week.

Rummy now stands a chance of winning himself £500 worth of pet accessories and owner Nicola Cummins and husband Ian £2,000 in holiday vouchers.

The pound-shedding hound was put forward by Vale Veterinary Group, in Stourport.