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 30th Annual Photo Contest. It can be an elegant portrait, a lively action shot, or just an image of your dog expressing himself—creativity, quality, and originality are the only parameters. Well, there are a few rules, too (see right). So start snapping!

Send Entries To:
AKC magazines Photo Contest
The American Kennel Club
260 Madison Avenue
New York, NY 10016

Prizes
First Place $750
Second Place $500
Third Place $250

Deadline: Entries must be postmarked by
January 31, 2009.

RULES

1. The contest is open to anyone except employees of the American Kennel Club and their families.
2. Only previously unpublished photos may be entered. Each photographer may submit only one black-and-white and/or one color photo. Those who submit more than one color and/or one black-and-white photo will be disqualified.
3. Prizes will be awarded to the photographer, not to the person who submits the photo.
4. Entries must feature either an AKC-registrable breed or a breed listed in the Miscellaneous class.
5. All photos become the property of the American Kennel Club and will not be returned. Should any photo be published at a later date, the photographer will be paid a fee for its use. Such fee will be determined by the American Kennel Club.
6. Photographers are advised to keep a copy of each entry. The American Kennel Club will not be held responsible for any entry under any circumstances.
7. Entries must be unmatted prints only, from 5" x 7" (minimum) to 8" x 10" (maximum). Color photocopies will not be accepted. Prints of high-resolution digital photos are acceptable, but scans of originals are not. Each entry must have the name, address, and phone number of the photographer, and the breed of dog(s), taped securely to the back. Entries received without this information will not be considered.
8. A committee appointed by the American Kennel Club will select the winners based on the quality of the photograph, composition, originality, and appeal. All decisions are final.
9. No official win shots will be accepted.