PUDSEY WOWS 'EM ON THE QUEEN MARY 2

Pudsey and Ashleigh (Credit: Cunard)

It's hard to resist an item that combines cruising and dogs. As you know, its verboten to take your furry friend on the ship with you -- with one exception: The Queen Mary 2. That's the only ship which provides a kennel on board where pets can travel with their owners.

The winners of from the TV show, Britain's Got Talent, Pudsey the dog and trainer Ashleigh Butler, got to show their stuff on the QM2's Transatlantic voyage after performances in the States. From Cunard's press release: "Pudsey and Ashleigh charmed the ship's 2,600 guests as Pudsey danced on his hind legs, jumped through hoops, and spun around as part of their popular Charleston dance routine. Ever the entertainer, Pudsey couldn't resist performing for the crowd on the quayside as they disembarked in Southampton on August 10."

“I've been on a cruise ship before but this is the first time I’ve been able to bring Pudsey along," said Ashleigh, "thanks to Queen Mary 2’s remarkable dog-walking deck. . .we received such a warm welcome. Pudsey loved the fresh sea air and all of the pampering and attention he received from Cunard’s wonderful passengers. I could tell he really enjoyed performing on board - he just loves the limelight!"

Not to be outdone, our own Cavalier King Charles, Reggie, has some pretty amazing talents herself. Check it out:

Reggie and her Pal (in the green scarf)
practicing their ventriloquist act:
"Woof! Woof!"

Talented canines come in many shapes. I wonder how the Cunard passengers would respond to this dynamic-duo?

Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are ever-so British, right? -- Pam