National Purebred Dog Day is thrilled to welcome back Leading Edge Dog Show Academy, the pioneering online school where exhibitors at every level can learn conformation skills—from stacking and gaiting to grooming every breed for the ring. Their practical courses and webinars are designed to help you and your purebred dog become a confident, polished, and truly winning team.
The challenge: How does your dog “show off”? Maybe it is that rock‑solid show-ring stack, a performance title that makes you beam, or a trick that never fails to stop friends in their tracks. Whether your dog shines in the conformation ring, on the performance field, or in the living room, we’re convinced they know when they have an audience. Now show our judges exactly how your dog loves to show off.
The prize: A year-long subscription to Leading Edge Dog Show Academy‘s “Winner’s Circle Subscription.” This is an all-access pass to all of the Academy’s content; all past, present and future courses, webinars and tutorials (valued at more than $1500);
The Sponsor: Leading Edge Dog Show Academy, the world’s first on-demand online school for grooming, handling, and more!
The Dreaded Small Print You Must Read To Enter
•••• This contest happens on May 1 on our Facebook page. It is open to everyone;
•••• 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, Leading Edge Dog Show Academy” 2026 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 “I ♥ Purebred Dogs” sign (https://bit.ly/3vBGL3Q)
The “Happy National Purebred D♥g Day” sign (https://bit.ly/3lv8qii)
The “I L♥ve My Purebred Dog” sign (https://bit.ly/3vEULKd)
Or 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 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 Leading Edge Dog Show Academy;
•••• 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
PhotoContest2026
Top photo: Ana Bellini’s “Show Off” from 2025