Hundreds of sausage dogs gathered for a walk on a beach in south-west England today, beating a world record for the most in one place in such a setting, locals said.

Dachshund owners congregated on Perranporth beach in Cornwall to try and break the previous world record for the most dachshund in one place and having a walk of 500.

According to organisers, 600 gathered on Perranporth beach today.