Does your dog love to discover new places and wander quiet canals? Not only are the canals of the Brecon Beacons National Park perfect for a dog-friendly holiday, but they now mean you can compete for Canal Dog of the Year.

If you’re thinking of a holiday in this stunning corner of Wales, just take a photo of your pooch enjoying the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal and enter it into the competition.

Each month, the dog with the most online votes will be announced in the Brecon & Radnor Express, as well as being entered for the title of ‘Canal Dog of the Year 2012’.

The Brecon Beacons National Park has it all, from history, to activities, events and all kinds of natural landmarks. Noted for its waterfalls, the park is home to the Brecon Beacons Way, a walk stretching for more than 100 miles – so it’s ideal for a dog-friendly holiday in Wales.

Click here for more info on the Canal Dog Competition, run by the park authority.

Click here for Brecon Beacons holiday cottages.