National Purebred Dog Day® is proud to welcome Chris Christensen Systems as the sponsor of “Your Perfect Dog.” A leader in premium grooming tools and coat‑care products, Chris Christensen has long supported breeders, handlers, and devoted owners who want their dogs to look and feel their best. Whether your perfect‑dog moment happens in a mud puddle, the show ring, or on the couch at home, this contest celebrates the bond, personality, and individuality that make your purebred your perfect dog.

The challenge: Show our judges ‘Your Perfect Dog’ — captured in the moment you love them most. Whether it’s a mud‑splattered hunting partner, a freshly groomed show dog, a tireless teammate in performance sports, or a quiet soulmate on the couch, we want to see the image that says, “This is my dog at their most perfect.” Judges will look for emotional impact, creativity, and composition – and don’t forget the sign!

The prize: A Chris Christensen Systems grooming bundle that will include:

• 16oz Self Rinse Plus Shampoo Ready to Use
• 16oz Smart Wash 50 Hypoallergenic Shampoo
• 16oz Smart Rinse All Coat Conditioner
•  8oz Madison Ave Cologne
• Medium Karben Slicker Brush
• Comb Out Comb

The Sponsor: Chris Christensen Systems

The Dreaded Small Print You Must Read To Enter

•••• This contest happens on May 1 on our Facebook page. It is open to United States residents

•••• 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,

•••• 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 Chris Christensen Systems

•••• 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

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Photo: Bluetick Coonhound by Daniel Teetor