Hundreds of Shih Tzus gather in Windermere

Shih Tzus are a stubborn breed. Organisers say they only do what they want to do. Credit: ITV News Border

Hundreds of Shih Tzu dogs have met up in Windermere with their owners.

They're part of a group called Oh Shih Tzu, which was started a year an a half ago by ladies in Cumbria and has grown from 10 members to over 3,500.

Many met each other in real life for the first time after months talking online, but not everyone got on as hoped, as organiser Jane Moore explains:

Around 100 owners came to the gathering in Bowness-on-Windermere with around 200 dogs.

They've raised money for rescue dogs to have veterinary treatment.

Organisers say they're a typically stubborn breed.

The owners and dogs had hoodies made specially for the gathering. Credit: ITV News Border