The search is on for Ireland's cleverest dog.

The search for Ireland’s cleverest pets is on. One competition entrant was Tina the dog from Clonskeagh in Dublin who performs various tricks for the camera.

Tina is a well disciplined dog and is pictured here holding liver in her mouth without eating it. She also knows the difference between the Evening Herald and the Evening Press. Tina is described as "an Irish catholic dog" and prays on command.

Being an Irish Catholic dog, she prays.

An RTÉ News report broadcast on 30 March 1979. The reporter is Deirdre Purcell.

Pet Dog (1979)
Tina, a good Irish catholic dog.