A Jewish family threw their 13-year-old dog a Bar Mitzvah - complete with a dog-sized-Kippah and tiny Torah scroll.

Ruth and Craig Ellenberg, 44 and 52, wanted to celebrate their pup Rambo coming-of-age in the same way as his dog-dad, exactly 39 years later.

The Ellenbergs extended the event over two days at their home in Livingston, New Jersey, USA as so many family members wished to attend in honour of their Havanese pooch.

Ruth said: "We've joked about it with our five kids since Rambo is the only child we have together, we would have this party.

"Rambo loves attention and he loved this, his favourite part was licking the icing from the cake.

"At first he did not enjoy the Kippah tied around his head or his Tallit but he got used to both.

"Celebrating Rambo and adding the Jewish heritage and traditions allowed all of us to step away from the stress of real life and just enjoy family.

"He’s always been a spoiled prince and now even more.

"He’s very loved member of our family."

The pampered pooch is very used to being the centre of attention, as he has frequently joins in birthday parties and holiday celebrations with special outfits.