HUNDREDS of dogs are needed in Ross-on-Wye to break a world record – and they need to be wearing a bandana.

Soi Dog Foundation, Thailand's leading dog and cat welfare charity, is staging the Guinness World Record attempt in the grounds of the Hope and Anchor in Ross.

The current record for the most dogs in one place wearing a bandana stands at 764.

Isabel Van De Ven, who has organised the event with Zat Lewis, said: "We encourage everyone in the vicinity of Ross-on-Wye to come along, and bring your adult dog or dogs with you, for a day you’ll never forget.

“Anyone in the area with an adult dog can come along, have a great day out, and be a Guinness World Record holder by the time they get home.”

The record attempt on June 27 at 1pm will also be part of a fun day, which will start at 10.30am.

There will be kids’ activities, pub food, bric-a-brac, bottle stalls, tea room, a healthy living stall, face painting, dog boutique, dog shows, dog agility demonstrations and a luxury raffle with first prize as a trip to Thailand.

Admission is £1, but it’s free to participate in the record attempt. Participants will need to register on arrival, pick up a free dog bandana (free to the first 500 dogs entering), have their dog verified as an adult, and briefly checked by a vet to ensure they are in good health.

More information on the event can be found at www.facebook.com/events/436257389855433.

Anyone with specific information requests concerning the event can email: izzy@soidog-foundation.org.

More details on Soi Dog Foundation can be found at www.soidog.org.