One of these is not like the others—yet they’re all Harriers.
From a cross‑country runner, to an aircraft, from a bird of prey, to a dog breed, a four-legged Harrier is immensely versatile—and now it’s your turn to show off your dogs.
We welcome Kingsbury Harriers, repeat sponsors, and terrific supporters of National Purebred Dog Day.
The challenge: Entries should showcase a single, creative “job” or task your dog appears to be doing—not a collage.
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Think “Jack of All Trades” as a mindset, not a scrapbook: one photo, one imaginative role.
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Use props, setting, or costume to suggest your dog’s “trade” (chef, carpenter, teacher, lifeguard, etc.), but keep the scene safe and fun.
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No multi‑image collages or grids; individual photos only.
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Your photo should clearly hint at what your dog is “about to” do—building, cooking, fixing, coaching, performing, or anything your imagination cooks up.
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Real work is optional; clever staging is encouraged.
The Sponsor: Kingsbury Harriers
The prize: $100 Chewy gift card
The Dreaded Small Print You Must Read To Enter
•••• This contest happens on May 1 on our Facebook page. It is open to residents of the United States only;
•••• 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, the Kingsbury Harriers’ “Assembly Required” 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 that includes the required sign which should be part of your composition. 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;
•••• Entries without the sign will be disqualified;
•••• 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 Kingsbury Harriers;
•••• 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
Collage: Harrier photo of Cora (GCH Kingsbury Joie de Vivre) by Donna Smiley
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