A number of giant, decorated model dogs have appeared across a town centre as part of an art trail.

The 35 kooky canines make up the Snowdogs Discover Ashford exhibition, and will be taking up residence for 10 weeks until Sunday, November 18.

Inspired by 2012 Raymond Briggs film The Snowman and The Snowdog, each has been uniquely designed by a local or national artist and sponsored by one of the town's businesses.

Wild in Art, who've already run three similar Snowdog public exhibitions, worked in partnership with Ashford Borough Council and Pilgrims Hospices to produce the trail.

Any funds raised, both during the exhibition and at the following auction, will go to the late-life charity.

Taking dog discoverers on a tour of the town's key locations, the temporary attraction will also feature a full programme of free events, tours, and workshops for all the family.

Using a purpose-built app to 'collect' every dog, visitors can take in such locations as the County Square Shopping Centre, Park Mall and the Memorial Gardens.

Fans will also be able to purchase exclusive memorabilia including a ‘Paint Your Own Snowdog’, keyrings and mugs.

Emma Dove, who has created the Snowdogs 'Zeus' and 'Noble Ash', said: "I'll be really excited when they're out on the streets and I feel really proud to be a part of it.

"It has been a lot of hard work but overall a great experience, during which I've met so many artists and sponsors who've all been very supportive.

"There were lots of people looking into the studio where we were all working on our dogs, and they were all interested.

"It's going to be great to not only entertain the town but to also help out Pilgrims Hospices, which is really the main aim of this trail."

For more information, visit ashfordsnowdogs.co.uk