We welcome the return of Betsy Copeland, Bloodhound fancier, longtime supporter of National Purebred Dog Day, and a cherished sponsor. For National Purebred Dog Day’s 10th Anniversary photo contest, Betsy challenges contest participants to interpret the theme, “Cleaning Up Your Act.”
The Challenge: Does your dog help you clean by stealing the duster, snarling at the vacuum cleaner, or roll around in a mess to help you tidy it up? Using humor, “before-and-after” transformation, or storytelling, show our judges how your dog helps you clean!
The prize: $50 gift certificate to Alden Odor Solutions, non-toxic, non-carcinogenic, biodegradable, and environmentally safe cleaning products for people, pets & the environment.
The Dreaded Small Print You Must Read To Enter
•••• This contest happens on May 1 on our Facebook page. It is open to domestic and international participants;
•••• One entry per person; You may enter four different photo challenges. If you enter this one, you may enter three more;
•••• When submitting your photo entry on Facebook, you must indicate the name of this contest which is the Betsy Copeland’s “Cleaning Up Your Act” Photo Challenge;
•••• Your entry must be for the 2025 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
Any official National Purebred Dog Day item available here.
•••• No photoshopping, and that includes the required sign. 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 prizes 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 Betsy Copeland;
•••• 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
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Top photo by Betsy Copeland