Add a pair of sunglasses and suddenly you have the coolest canine in town

Hannah Young, 28, paid for the designer eyewear known as Doggles after becoming concerned about her greyhound Sanford having to squint in the sunlight.

Five-year-old Sanford has now become attached to his new accessory after they were recommended by White Cross Vets in Guiseley, and wears them during his daily walks.

Ms Young, 28, a merchandiser from Mirfield, said: “Sanford has always struggled with the sun. If we used to sit out in the garden his body would be out in the sunlight and we’d have to keep his head in the shade.

“I wanted to protect Sanford from the sunlight as it has been really strong over the last few weeks so when our vet recommended it I thought we’d give it a go.

“He is my best friend and I don’t want his eyesight to become damaged just because I wanted to take him for a walk in the sun.

“I can now enjoy the sun alongside my best pal and I actually think they really suit him and he’s clearly loving wearing them.”

Raincoats are likely to be more suitable than sunglasses today in Yorkshire, however, with heavy rain from last night set to continue into this morning and much of the afternoon.

The Met Office says this will “clear away erratically during the late afternoon, with some bright or sunny spells developing”.

The weather from tomorrow until Thursday is expected to be largely dry.

High street sales fell flat in July, it emerged yesterday, as consumers put their feet up in the heatwave rather than going shopping.

Retailers also appeared to lose out as a result of sporting triumphs for Andy Murray 
and England’s cricketers that kept many viewers glued to 
their screens rather than out spending.

Full forecast: Back Page.