Photo Contest

PhotoContest2026

“Low-Light Lines” Photo Challenge Sponsored by the Wilmington Kennel Club

We are delighted to welcome the return of the Wilmington Kennel Club, and this year, they have a marvelous challenge! ...
PhotoContest2026

National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors’ “Making Trainers Think Too Hard” Photo Challenge

They are the masters of chaos, the four-legged “editors” who rewrite the training plan before the ink is even dry ...
PhotoContest2026

“Why so Happy?” Photo Challenge Sponsored by Amanda Pough, Bandersnatch Canaan Dogs & Border Terriers

There always that one dog. This is the dog that erupts in an explosion of unbridled joy over – nothing.  ...
PhotoContest2026

The CMF “About Town & Country” Hat Photo Challenge 2026 – Open to Dachshunds ONLY

We are delighted that the Carrie Mehdi Foundation (CMF) is reprising its "Dachshunds-Only" photo contest sponsor in 2026 (note: There ...
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The CMF “About Town & Country” ALL BREED Hat Photo Challenge 2026

The Carrie Mehdi Foundation (CMF) returns as a photo contest sponsor in 2026, and we couldn't be more honored. For ...
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“The Dog Muse 2026” Photo Challenge Sponsored by Anonymous Dog Lover

A haiku: Perfect recall—yes.I heard you the first three times.Chose not to respond. We were thrilled by the popularity of ...
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Kingsbury Harriers’ “Jack of All Trades” Photo Challenge

One of these is not like the others—yet they’re all Harriers. From a cross‑country runner, to an aircraft, from a ...
PhotoContest2026

Preservationists of Purebred and Purposefully Bred Dogs’ “Where’s Waldo” 2026 Photo Challenge

Warm appreciation goes out to returning sponsor, Preservationists of Purebred and Purposefully Bred Dogs—valued allies in advancing education, awareness, and ...
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“Swamp Monster” 2026 Photo Challenge in Memory of Jay Kitchener

Deep in the swamp, something moves. Water black as ink exhales a low, unearthly moan—neither human nor animal. Felt more ...
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Follow My Lead’s “Wet Dog Doing Dry Things/Dry Dog Doing Wet Things” Photo Challenge 2026

He’s wet, he’s muddy, and he’s heading straight for a couch or bed near you. Wet and muddy dogs seem ...
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SilkNQuick Silken Windhounds’ “The Eyes Have It” Photo Challenge 2026

We welcome the return of SilkNQuick Silken Windhounds, the famously elegant, small to medium-sized sighthound with the moderately long, silky ...
PhotoContest2026

“Frosty Footprints in History” Photo Challenge offered by Poe Gear Design

Frost, an Australian Cattle Dog, was a memorable presence in National Purebred Dog Day's photo contests over the years. Sadly, ...