Scroll down to see all the challenges for NPDD’s 2026 Fun Photo Contest in one place
(in no particular order)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Challenge: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America’s “Fictional Character” Photo Challenge 2026
Sponsor: The Dandie Dinmont Terrier Club of America
Prize: 100% lambswool Sir Walter Scott (personal) Black and White Tartan scarf and Dandie Dinmont Terrier-sized dog bandana
Who Can Enter:  Open to domestic and international participants
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: “The Eyes Have It” Photo Challenge 2026
Sponsor: SilkNQuick Silken Windhounds
Prize: $75 MasterCard credit card
Who Can Enter: International and domestic
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: Gourmet Gift Baskets’ “Snack Attack” Photo Challenge 2026
Sponsor: Gourmet Gift Basket
Prize:  Deluxe Snack and Chocolate Gift Basket
Who Can Enter: Open to US participants only
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge:  “Where’s Waldo” Photo Challenge
Sponsor: Preservationists of Purebred and Purposefully Bred Dogs
Prize: $100 Visa cash card
Who can Enter: Open to everyone
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: “Swamp Creature Photo Challenge 2026” in Memory of Jay Kitchener
Sponsor: Anonymous
Who can Enter: Anyone
Prize:  $100 Visa Cash Card
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge:  Follow My Lead’s “Wet Dog Doing Dry Things/Dry Dog Doing Wet Things” Photo Challenge 2026
Sponsor:  Follow My Lead
Prize: 20 foot longline, leash, and custom collar, both 100% customizable
Who Can Enter: Open to US only
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge:  Poe Gear Design’s “Frosty Footprints in History” Photo Challenge
Sponsor: Poe Gear Design
Prize: Custom hand crafted leather tote with winner’s breed with fabric & leather of choice on side panels:
Who Can Enter: Open to US and Canada only
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge:  “The Dog Muse 2026” Photo Challenge Sponsored by Anonymous Dog Lover
Sponsor: Anonymous Dog Lover
Prize: $100 VISA cash credit card
Who Can Enter: Open to US and Canadian residents only
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: Kingsbury Harriers’ “Jack of All Trades” Photo Challenge
Sponsor: Kingsbury Harriers
Prize: $100 Chewy gift card
Who Can Enter:Open to US residents only
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: The CMF “About Town & Country” ALL BREED Hat Photo Challenge
Sponsor: Carrie Mehdi Foundation
Prize:  $150 VISA card
Who Can Enter:  Open globally
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: The CMF “About Town & Country” Hat Photo Challenge 2026 – Open to Dachshunds ONLY
Sponsor: Carrie Mehdi Foundation
Prize: $150 VISA card
Who Can Enter:  Open globally
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge:  “Low-Light Lines” Photo Challenge Sponsored by the Wilmington Kennel Club
Sponsor:  Wilmington Kennel Club
Prize: $100 gift card to Fuzzywumpets
Who can Enter:  Open to domestic participants
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: Australian Terrier Club of America’s “G’Day for a Spray” Photo Challenge
Sponsor:  Australian Terrier Club of America
Prize: $100 Visa cash card
Who Can Enter: Open to domestic and international participants
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge:  The “Why so Happy?” Photo Challenge
Sponsor:Amanda Pough, Bandersnatch Canaan Dogs & Border Terriers
Prize:  Two custom crate tags from CW Designs and Creations
Who Can Enter: Open to everyone
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors’ “Making Trainers Think Too Hard” Photo Challenge
Sponsor: National Association of Dog Obedience Instructors
Prize:  $100 VISA Cash Card
Who Can Enter:  Open internationally
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: “Here’s Looking at You” Photo Challenge Sponsored by an Anonymous Donor
Sponsor:  An anonymous donor
Prize: $100 Chewy gift card
Who Can Enter: Open to domestic and international participants
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: “Beyond the Ribbon” Photo Challenge sponsored by Showsight Magazine
Sponsor:  SHOWSIGHT Magazine
Prize: A one-year subscription to SHOWSIGHT Magazine, an award-winning publication dedicated to the preservation, promotion, and celebration of purebred dogs.
Who Can Enter: Open to domestic and international participants
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: AKC Government Relations Department’s ““The Watchman” Photo Challenge
Sponsor:  AKC Government Relations
Prize: The AKC’s 23rd Edition of the New Complete Dog Book, an absolute must for any dog lover’s library;
Who can Enter:  Open to domestic participants
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: The AKC PAC “Keep What You Love” Photo Challenge
Sponsor:  AKC PAC
Prize: AKC PAC Logo Cutting Board  (winner’s board may vary from photo)
Who can Enter:  Open to domestic participants
How to Enter: Click here

Challenge: Leading Edge Dog Show Academy 2026 “Show Off!” Photo Challenge 
Sponsor:  Leading Edge Academy
Prize: A year-long subscription to Leading Edge Dog Show Academy‘s “Winner’s Circle Subscription.”
Who can Enter:  Open to everyone
How to Enter: Click here

 

Challenge: Adventure Doggos ’26 — Sponsored by Impact Dog Crates
Sponsor: Impact Dog Crates
Prize: Crate from Impact Dog Crates’ Outlet collection: Inspected, fully functional, minor cosmetic imperfection, same lifetime structural warranty
Who Can Enter:  Open to domestic participants
How to Enter: Click here

PhotoContest2026

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