Competition is heating up ahead of the London Olympics and not only among us humans. This weekend saw a series of rabbits compete in a nail-biting show jump contest at the London Pet Show 2012. The unlikely event saw bunnies of all shapes and sizes congregate to strut their stuff in the leaping stakes - some rather more convincingly than others. As well as the rabbit jump-off, the show also featured sleeping baby hedgehogs, Union Jack-clad dogs and a host of other cute-looking animals who gathered to hang out and generally look adorable. Enjoy all the highlights below (warning: may induce random 'aahing')...
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London Pet Show 2012
This rabbit may not look so athletic but it's going for gold in the tensely-fought show jumping event.
London Pet Show 2012
The competition is serious as another giant thumper gets in on the act.
London Pet Show 2012
A sleek-looking black rabbit makes it over the high jump with easy finesse.
London Pet Show 2012
Fluffy the boxer dog is decked out in the best of British.
London Pet Show 2012
A sleeping baby hedgehog definitely wins marks in the cute stakes.
London Pet Show 2012
Billy Bones, the sphynx cat from Moscow, wears his wrinkles with pride.
London Pet Show 2012
A guinea pig brings a touch of festival chic to proceedings by snuggling up in a sleeping bag.
London Pet Show 2012
This fine-looking poodle is preened and poised to perfection.
London Pet Show 2012
Borisz the snowshoe breed cat radiates an air of quiet confidence.
London Pet Show 2012
The Quack Pack duck herding demonstration is a clear highlight of the show.
London Pet Show 2012
A sleeping greyhound staves off the chill with a rather dashing Union Jack coat.
London Pet Show 2012
This miniature schnauzer works his charm on the cameras.
London Pet Show 2012
Calamity the agouti rat finds the ideal nesting spot on the shoulder of one of its (many) fans.
London Pet Show 2012
Pets of all descriptions can bling up their look with a series of luxury accessories on offer at the show.
London Pet Show 2012
There's also a delicious-looking selection of dog bones in case any of the pooches get peckish.
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