We are delighted to welcome first time contest sponsor, Friends & Family of Beartooth Belgians.
The challenge: We all know that spending time outdoors is beneficial for us—and it’s just as good for our dogs. Whether it’s exploring, slowing down, or savoring the scent of sagebrush, nature offers a chance to connect and recharge. Your challenge is to capture your dog immersed in the natural world, showcasing their harmony with nature in a way that convinces our judges that at heart, they are “children of the wild.”
The prize: $100 cash via Paypal
The Dreaded Small Print You Must Read To Enter
•••• This contest happens on May 1 on our Facebook page. It is open to the entire planet (having a Paypal account is recommended);
•••• 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, “Adopt the Pace of Nature” 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 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;
•••• 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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Photo by Nikki Markle