Jay Kitchener has been gone a year now, but the legacy of his advocacy for purebred dogs lives on. Witty and relentless, Jay was a champion of all our different breeds (but a pushover for Gordon Setters) and often testified against bills that would have been harmful to all dog owners. National Purebred Dog Day is pleased to present the second annual “Jay Kitchener Memorial Challenge” with the generous sponsorship of Fromm Food, a fifth-generation family-owned-and-operated artisan pet food company in Wisconsin. We are particularly pleased to work with Fromm because this is quality food that we have fed our own dogs. 
This challenge plays on a food theme by recruiting those immortal words craved by all hungry people, “Come and get it!” The prize for this challenge is a tote bags filled with:
A 5 pound bag of Fromm’s Duck & Sweet Potato Formula kibble from their four-star nutritionals line, a jaunty red dog-sized bandana, four cans of Fromm Family food including Shredded Beef in Gravy Entree, Beef and Barley Pate, Shredded Pork in Gravy Entree, and Venison and Beef Pate, a lid to cover those open cans, a heavy duty clip, a red dog bowl, and a canvas tote bag.
To win this challenge, your photo submission must interpret “Come and get it” in a humorous way while meeting the rules. What follows is the annoying small print you need to read because if you don’t, your photo could be disqualified from consideration if it doesn’t meet the rules:
- This contest is open only to US residents;
- No photoshopping! Our judges, David Frei, and Westminster Kennel Club photographer, Jack Grassa, must see what you actually shoot with your camera;
- One photo submission per person per contest challenge;
- The submitted photo must be taken for this contest. Old photographs won’t be considered;
- Your photo must include a purebred dog;
- Your sign must also include one of the following:
The “I ❤Purebred Dogs” sign
The “Happy National Purebred D❤g Day sign
The “I ❤My Purebred Dog” sign
- You can download and print these signs from the files linked below, or you can make your own sign. You may also substitute the sign with an official NPDD t-shirt, tote bag, bandana, hat, or bumper sticker, all of which are available here.
- Do not photoshop the “I ❤Purebred Dogs, “Happy National Purebred D❤g Day” or “I ❤My Purebred Dog” on top of your image. The signs or NPDD gear must be part of the photo shoot;
- Many people may help you take your picture, but the prize goes to the person submitting the winning photograph. Judges decisions are final;
- A photo submission implies consent that it may be shared on NPDD’s various social media platforms, and by the AKC for promotional use;
- When submitting your photo on Facebook, you must indicate the name of the photo challenge you are entering, which in this case is the “Come and get it!” Photo Challenge;
- This contest happens on May 1. A full explanation of how to submit your photo, where and when can be found here.
- Download the “I ❤Purebred Dogs” sign here;
- Download the “Happy National Purebred D❤g Day” here;
- Download the “I ❤My Purebred Dog” sign here;
- Most importantly, be sure that you and your dog model have fun!
Photo Contest 2018