Major Tom

This is a story of how Victoria, a chubby 34 year old became a beauty queen and a slightly smelly Basset Hound called Major Tom became championship show dog.

Victoria unknowingly discovered that her dog had prize winning potential at a charity dog show. She seized the opportunity to access the subculture of this extraordinarily exclusive member’s only club. Major Tom’s first championship show was a disaster, feeling an overpowering sense of guilt about her dog being scrutinised, Victoria decided to put herself through the same process by becoming a beauty queen.

This one woman, one dog show will follow their story and reflects on the British fascination with celebrities, beauty, and winning.

“Beneath the show’s natural charm there’s an uneasy commentary on self-obsession.” Exeunt Magazine