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In pics: Meet the dogs up for heroic awards at Crufts

Nathan Edge, 22, from  with Hudson his guide dog; Joel Sawyer, 13 and mother Janet with Caddie, his Labrador Retriever assistance dog and Sally Deegan, 26 and husband Ciaron, with Bull Terrier Bowser (Nick Ansell/PA Wire)
Nathan Edge, 22, from with Hudson his guide dog; Joel Sawyer, 13 and mother Janet with Caddie, his Labrador Retriever assistance dog and Sally Deegan, 26 and husband Ciaron, with Bull Terrier Bowser (Nick Ansell/PA Wire)

AN autism assistance dog, a guide dog, a bull terrier and a military dog are all in the running for an award at Crufts.

The annual Eukanuba Friends for Life competition celebrates the unique relationship people have with their dogs.

Four furry friends are up for the prize, which will be announced on the final day of the world’s largest dog show in March.

Autism assistance dog Caddie, a Labrador retriever, has completely changed the life of 13 year-old Joel Sayer, giving him the courage to leave his house and face the world.

Joel Sawyer, 13, from Newquay, Cornwall, with Caddie, his Labrador (Nick Ansell/PA Wire)
Joel Sawyer, 13, from Newquay, Cornwall, with Caddie, his Labrador (Nick Ansell/PA Wire)

Guide dog Hudson, also a Labrador retriever, has inspired owner Nathan Edge to train for the England blind football team after he lost his sight as a result of juvenile arthritis.

Nathan Edge, 22, from North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, with Hudson, his Labrador Retriever guide dog (Nick Ansell/PA Wire)
Nathan Edge, 22, from North Hykeham, Lincolnshire, with Hudson, his Labrador Retriever guide dog (Nick Ansell/PA Wire)

Bull Terrier Bowser saved the life of his owner, Sally Deegan  who has MS – after she collapsed unconscious.

Sally Deegan, 26, from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, with her Bull Terrier Bowser (Nick Ansell/PA Wire)
Sally Deegan, 26, from Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire, with her Bull Terrier Bowser (Nick Ansell/PA Wire)

And completing the final four is military dog Charlie, who sniffs out explosives and is currently on his fourth operational tour in Afghanistan with the British Army.

Charlie who has been named as a Friends for Life dog hero finalist for Crufts 2017. (Cpl Mark Webster (RLC Phot)/MoD/Crown Copyright/PA Wire)
Charlie who has been named as a Friends for Life dog hero finalist for Crufts 2017. (Cpl Mark Webster (RLC Phot)/MoD/Crown Copyright/PA Wire)

The winner of the competition will receive £5,000 from the Kennel Club Charitable Trust for the dog charity of their choice, with the other finalists receiving £1,000 for their chosen dog charity.

People can vote for their favourite until midday on March 12, on www.crufts.org.uk/content/eukanuba-friends-for-life.

The winner will be revealed in the Genting Arena at Crufts in Birmingham on March 12.