Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stations

Curious canines and patient pups - it's dogs at polling stationsJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleGeorge BurkeBBC NewsFinnbarr Webster / Getty ImagesThis intrigued dog in St Davids, Wales seemed more interested in the photographer than the politics of the dayWith elections being held in Wales, Scotland and large parts of England, many voters are not just exercising their democratic rights but their dogs as well.The tradition of taking pictures of pets at polling stations continues to grow - and if you are heading out to vote today there is a high chance you will see a pooch or two parked patiently outside your polling place.Whether you're a Lurcher lover, a Corgi connoisseur or a Eurasia enthusiast, here are some of the stand out canine-centric photos from the day's voting.Voters heading to the polls in elections in England, Scotland and WalesJane Barlow / PA MediaRory the dog appeared to choose the voting booth over the prayer booth when faced with an existential decision in Inverleith, EdinburghIan Forsyth / Getty ImagesThis dog in Hartlepool could have been lolling at their excitement for the biggest round of elections in the UK in two years, or for other reasons - the BBC was unable to independently verify whichAndrew Milligan / PA MediaLotte the wire fox terrier looks pensive outside Pollokshields Burgh Hall, Glasgow while waiting for her ownerNick Forbes / PA MediaObi-Wan Kenobi is pictured sitting steadfastly with their owner outside the St James Church polling station in EdinburghOwen Humphreys / PA MediaA voter and their dog leave the polling station at St Mary's Church Hall in Whitley Bay, TynesideOwen Humphreys / PA MediaAnother voter-dog-combo leave St Mary's Church HallCarlos Jasso / AFP via Getty ImagesAnother dog who seemed friendly towards the photographer waits for their owner in Lewes, East SussexEngland local elections 2026Welsh Parliament election 2026Scottish Parliament election 2026DogsUK elections 2026