2025 Saltscapes Top Dog Contest

Submit your favourite photos of best friends (dog) for a chance to be featured online, in the magazine, and to win a special prize for their loyal companion. Winners will be featured in the Oct/Nov 2025 edition of Saltscapes.

Step 1: Upload a Photo
Choose your favourite photo of your dog—whether they’re striking a pose, snoozing on the couch, or making a muddy mess.
Pro Tip: Choose a clear, well-lit image that really shows off their charm!

Step 2: Fill Out the Entry Form
Tell us:
Your dog’s name
Your name & contact info
What makes your dog special (optional, but encouraged!)

Step 3: Select a Category
All dogs are automatically considered for the Top Dog Grand Prize, but you can also choose a fun sub-category that fits your dog’s personality:
You can also choose one or more themed categories you’d like your dog to be considered for:
Salty Dogs (Beachy pups)
Harbour Hounds (Dock or boat life)
Maritimes Manners (Polite pooches)
Blizzard Barkers (Snow dogs)
Ruffing It (Cottage, campfire, trail companions)
The Ruferee/Field Fetchers (Active outdoor dogs)
Kitchen Companions (In the heart of the home)
Plaid Pooch (Stylish pups in East Coast fashion)
People’s Pup (Audience favourite — public voting!)

Each category winner gets bragging rights and a small special dog-themed prize!

Finalists will be selected across multiple categories!
Public voting will help determine people’s choice finalist, so every share counts!

Step 4: Submit + Share!
Click submit and share your dog’s entry with friends and family — help them fetch some votes in the People’s Pup category!