We’re truly honored to welcome back the Australian Terrier Club of America as a returning sponsor! Champions of the bold, witty, and fearless Australian Terrier, the club once again celebrates its breed’s irrepressible spirit with this year’s photo challenge, “G’Day for a Spray – Australia!”
The challenge: Inspired by Australia’s adventurous little terrier, this year’s theme from the Australian Terrier Club of America invites every dog to channel their “inner Aussie!” Whether your pup “deep sea dives” in puddles, empties a creek of its water, or keeps a watchful eye over bath time, show us how your dog enjoys water. Judges will be looking for photos that capture curiosity, boldness, and that unmistakable zest for life — qualities any breed can share with the spirited Australian Terrier.
The prize: $100 Visa cash card
The Dreaded Small Print You Must Read To Enter
•••• This contest happens on May 1 on our Facebook page. It is open to international residents;
•••• One entry per person; You may enter four different photo challenges,
•••• When submitting your photo entry on Facebook, you must indicate the name of this contest, Australian Terrier Club of America’s “G’Day for a Spray” Photo Challenge;
•••• Your entry must be for the 2026 contest. Photos submitted from previous years’ contests will be disqualified, and yes, we remember photos from one year to the next;
•••• Within the photo, your image must include a purebred dog and one of the following either downloaded from the link or handmade:
The “Happy National Purebred D♥g Day” sign
The “I L♥ve My Purebred Dog” sign
Or any official National Purebred Dog Day item available here.
•••• No photoshopping, and no photoshopping the required sign over your photo entry. Be creative with how you use it, but our judges, David Frei, co-host of NBC’s National Dog Show, and veteran Westminster Kennel Club photographer, Jack Grassa, must see what you actually shot with your camera;
•••• Many people may help you take your photo, but the prize goes to the person submitting the winning photograph;
•••• Entering this contest implies consent that your photo may be shared on NPDD’s social media platforms and by the Australian Terrier Club of America.
•••• A full explanation of how, when, and where to submit your entry can be read here;
•••• Important! You and your dog should have safe fun when composing your entry!
•••• Judges’ decisions are final
Photo of “Glory:” J Caren Holtby, Vancouver Island
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