There will be one (1) First Place prize of $500; one (1) Second Place prize of $250; and one (1) Third Place prize of $150.

Open to legal residents of the fifty (50) United States and the District of Columbia, who are at least eighteen (18) years of age or the age of majority in their jurisdiction of residence, whichever is greater, at the time of entry.

Each entrant may submit only one (1) black-and-white and/or one (1) color photo.

Think your dog has that certain “star quality”? Are you an accomplished shutterbug (or aspiring to be one)? Then we invite you to enter. Our theme this year is “Dogs in Action.” As always, the entries are based solely on creativity, quality, and originality. Well, there are a few rules, too. So start snapping!


How to Enter:

The entry must be mailed to:

American Kennel Club
Attn: AKC Publications Photo Contest
101 Park Avenue
New York, NY 10178

Or emailed to: photocontest@akc.org