Last year, the editors of Dogs USA asked readers to submit photos that demonstrate what makes their dogs MVPs — most valuable pooches. Here are the winning photos.
The first-place winner will receive one copy each of the second edition of “The Original Dog Bible,” “The Puppy Pack,” “What Color is Your Dog,” “Ask the Dog Keeper,” and “Dogs for Kids,” all published by BowTie Press. He or she will also receive a DOG FANCY wall calendar and desk calendar.
The second-place winner will receive “The Original Dog Bible,” “The Puppy Pack,” and “What Color is Your Dog.” He or she will also receive a DOG FANCY desk calendar.
The third-place winner will receive “The Original Dog Bible,” “Ask the Dog Keeper,” and “Dogs for Kids.” He or she will also receive a DOG FANCY wall calendar.
Six honorable mention winners will each receive a one-year subscription or subscription renewal to DOG FANCY magazine.
First Place
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Kane
French Bulldog
Owners: Ryan and Felicia Heller
Photographer: Ryan Heller
Woodland, Calif. |
Second Place
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Sage, Siberian Husky
Owners: Tim Petrulonis and Heather Murphy
Photographer: Tim Petrulonis
Suffern, N.Y. |
Third Place
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Cyrus, American Pit Bull Terrier
Owner/photographer: Connie Fore
Columbus, Ga. |
Honorable Mention
Honorable Mention
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Melian, Saluki
Owner/photographer: Mother Synkletike
Etna, Calif. |
Honorable Mention
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Chase, Golden Retriever
Owner: Patti Jo Wolfson
Photographer: Tom Spiegle
Agoura Hills, Calif. |
Honorable Mention
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Luck, Border Collie
Owner: Erin Schmidt
Photographer: Summer Jackson
Occidental, Calif. |
Honorable Mention
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Lucky, Mixed breed
Owner/photographer: Kelly Beneventano
Centereach, N.Y. |
Honorable Mention
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Shadow, Labrador Retriever
Owner/photographer: Emma Nelson
Port Lions, Alaska |
See last year's winners >>