With all of those on two legs getting a chance to check out the bulbs on display at Floriade over the past month, it seemed only right that those on four legs got an opportunity to stop and smell the flowers.
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And unlike their human companions, it wasn't just the flowers they sniffed. They sniffed the ground. They sniffed the trees. And they sniffed each other.
For the sixth year, Floriade opened its gates to dogs as part of the Dogs' Day Out.
Commonwealth Park became home on the last day of Floriade to thousands of pooches and their owners, making the most of a picture perfect spring day.
There were terriers among the tulips, pugs among the poppies, rottweilers among the ranunculuses, along with all dogs in between, big or small, scruffy or fluffy.
Brie O'Farrell had travelled to Canberra from Glebe in Sydney with her three Pomeranians, Wyatt, Franklin and Teddy.
The trio of canines were a focal point for many people passing by, thanks to them being wheeled around the floral displays in a pram.
"They're loving all the attention, lots of people have been asking for photos," Ms O'Farrell said.
"I've always loved Pomeranians, especially because they all look like Gizmo from Gremlins.
"They definitely all have their own personalities."
It wasn't just the opportunity to check out the flowers that were on offer for dogs and their owners.
There were plenty of opportunities for the owners of certain breeds to come together for collective photos, with a mass of poodles, dalmatians, greyhounds and rescue dogs getting together.
Many dogs were seen strutting their stuff in costumes, with everything from capes, bow ties, bee costumes, and even flower crowns.
Those who were among the best-dressed pooches were able to show off their outfits as part of a dog fashion on the field.
The Australian Federal Police's dog team were also on hand showing off their skills for the crowd.
The event's charity partner, the RSPCA, held talks and demonstrations on responsible pet ownership.
There were plenty of demonstrations of dog dancing, flyball and agility, with opportunities for pet owners to get involved and try out the sports.
Flynn resident Jodi Bingley was among the dog owners there, bringing along her 2 1/2-year-old Saint Bernard, Walter.
Ms Bingley said Walter had to be stopped many times throughout the day, mostly to get photos with other dog lovers, but also for her to wipe away the excess drool.
"I've always loved big dogs, they're big and slow and they're a bit lazy, too," she said.
"We get stopped everywhere, not just at Floriade.
"I love him because he sleeps a lot and doesn't need a lot of exercise."
Dogs' Day Out at Floriade began in 2014, and has become a tradition on the last day of the floral spectacular.