{"id":220740,"date":"2025-11-04T10:38:21","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:38:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/?p=220740"},"modified":"2025-11-04T10:51:33","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T15:51:33","slug":"meet-the-winners-of-the-2025-good-dog-photo-contest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/articles\/meet-the-winners-of-the-2025-good-dog-photo-contest","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Winners of the 2025 Good Dog Photo Contest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>This year\u2019s Good Dog Photo Contest, presented in partnership with <a href=\"https:\/\/crypton.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Crypton Home<\/a> performance fabrics, brought more than three thousand snuggly, silly, and spirited entries, plus thousands of votes. Once again, <em>G&amp;G<\/em> editors took on the challenge of choosing the pups that stood out from the pack.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our overall winner is Bart, a Llewellin setter puppy with a playful grin who loves to romp through the sunflowers on his owner\u2019s property in Victor, New York. Our sleeping dog winners\u2014<strong>Zora, Sam, <\/strong>and<strong> Stevie<\/strong>\u2014were photographed dozing on their deck in Savannah, with Stevie giving the others her signature side-eye. Bart will receive a prize pack from <em>G&amp;G<\/em>, and the sleepy trio will receive a custom dog bed from Crypton. Read more about these good dogs below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, a special shoutout to <strong>Otis<\/strong> <strong>Campbell<\/strong>, an English springer spaniel who gathered the most votes in our readers\u2019 choice category.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>The Overall Winner<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"article-subheader\"><h2>Bart<\/h2><h3 class=\"xl-description-wrapper\">Victor, New York<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1757792879-CV4fFfYbwfj8QhQ9RmAAuS9a-1-1100x1100.jpg\" alt=\"A black and white dog runs through a field\" class=\"wp-image-220741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1757792879-CV4fFfYbwfj8QhQ9RmAAuS9a-1-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1757792879-CV4fFfYbwfj8QhQ9RmAAuS9a-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1757792879-CV4fFfYbwfj8QhQ9RmAAuS9a-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1757792879-CV4fFfYbwfj8QhQ9RmAAuS9a-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1757792879-CV4fFfYbwfj8QhQ9RmAAuS9a-1-1200x1200.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Bart is a six-month-old Llewellin setter known for his sweet snuggles and bird dog acumen. \u201cHe\u2019s just a joy to train,\u201d says owner Jody Filinovich. Though he\u2019ll soon head to northern Michigan for his first big hunt, Jody hopes Bart can volunteer as a therapy dog in the off-season. \u201cI\u2019ve never seen a dog so all-knowing, calm, and sweet,\u201d Filonovich says. \u201cHe\u2019s got it all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>The Sleeping Dog Winner<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"article-subheader\"><h2>Zora, Sam, and Stevie<\/h2><h3 class=\"xl-description-wrapper\">Savannah, Georgia<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"568\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1759101831-ykjalh5gkMFWAYHGEfOGcbMI-1-1100x568.jpg\" alt=\"Three dogs sleep outside on a bed\" class=\"wp-image-220743\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1759101831-ykjalh5gkMFWAYHGEfOGcbMI-1-1100x568.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1759101831-ykjalh5gkMFWAYHGEfOGcbMI-1-300x155.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1759101831-ykjalh5gkMFWAYHGEfOGcbMI-1-768x397.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/1759101831-ykjalh5gkMFWAYHGEfOGcbMI-1-1600x827.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Eight-year-old brindle boxer Zora, two-year-old Sam (\u201cthe world\u2019s largest\u201d Havanese at twenty-two pounds), and Stevie, a two-year-old fawn boxer and certified therapy dog, are all named after members of owner Mark Stephens\u2019s family. \u201cThey play like crazy\u201d but \u201chave never had a fight amongst themselves,\u201d Stephens says. When the three found out they were the sleeping dog victors, Stevie was eager to post on her Facebook page, but little brother Sam \u201cjust yawned and said he expected to win,\u201d he adds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Special thanks to all who entered! See the runners-up below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>The Overall Runners-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Romeo-825x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221669\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Romeo-825x1100.jpg 825w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Romeo-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Romeo-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Romeo-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Romeo<\/strong>, Dalmatian<br><em>Greenville, South Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"733\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gunny-1100x733.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221670\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gunny-1100x733.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gunny-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gunny-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Gunny-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gunny<\/strong>, Golden Retriever<br><em>Sparta, Tennessee<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1003\" height=\"1023\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758659646-xzQN3eOpLap5CLxfu7H4avNU-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758659646-xzQN3eOpLap5CLxfu7H4avNU-1.jpg 1003w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758659646-xzQN3eOpLap5CLxfu7H4avNU-1-294x300.jpg 294w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758659646-xzQN3eOpLap5CLxfu7H4avNU-1-768x783.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1003px) 100vw, 1003px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Bean<\/strong>, British Labrador<br><em>Bonneau, South Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"619\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758821138-9xpsR9hKNOuzf4ndsR4VDb6y-1-1100x619.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221672\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758821138-9xpsR9hKNOuzf4ndsR4VDb6y-1-1100x619.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758821138-9xpsR9hKNOuzf4ndsR4VDb6y-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758821138-9xpsR9hKNOuzf4ndsR4VDb6y-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758821138-9xpsR9hKNOuzf4ndsR4VDb6y-1-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758821138-9xpsR9hKNOuzf4ndsR4VDb6y-1-1600x900.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Milo &amp; Oliver<\/strong>, English Cocker Spaniels<br><em>Red Wing, Minnesota<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"830\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758159176-0Uh0sXsj6RqCkmkewuAmJsGC-1-830x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758159176-0Uh0sXsj6RqCkmkewuAmJsGC-1-830x1100.jpg 830w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758159176-0Uh0sXsj6RqCkmkewuAmJsGC-1-226x300.jpg 226w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758159176-0Uh0sXsj6RqCkmkewuAmJsGC-1-768x1017.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758159176-0Uh0sXsj6RqCkmkewuAmJsGC-1-906x1200.jpg 906w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758159176-0Uh0sXsj6RqCkmkewuAmJsGC-1.jpg 1290w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 830px) 100vw, 830px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Frazzle<\/strong>, Chinese crested<br><em>Richmond Hill, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"968\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759177015-nWW6LZgX457UBJt5a3eG7ylK-1-968x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221681\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759177015-nWW6LZgX457UBJt5a3eG7ylK-1-968x1100.jpg 968w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759177015-nWW6LZgX457UBJt5a3eG7ylK-1-264x300.jpg 264w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759177015-nWW6LZgX457UBJt5a3eG7ylK-1-768x873.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759177015-nWW6LZgX457UBJt5a3eG7ylK-1-1056x1200.jpg 1056w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759177015-nWW6LZgX457UBJt5a3eG7ylK-1.jpg 1815w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 968px) 100vw, 968px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ruby<\/strong>, Vizsla<br><em>Natchitoches, Louisiana<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759263335-9c2p7HhAqIwcru8hptoNqTa6-1-880x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759263335-9c2p7HhAqIwcru8hptoNqTa6-1-880x1100.jpg 880w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759263335-9c2p7HhAqIwcru8hptoNqTa6-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759263335-9c2p7HhAqIwcru8hptoNqTa6-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759263335-9c2p7HhAqIwcru8hptoNqTa6-1-960x1200.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gimli Two Shoes<\/strong>, Miniature Wire-haired Dachshund<br><em>Muldoon, Texas<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"562\" height=\"442\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-at-11.32.32-AM-e1762200860701.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221676\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-at-11.32.32-AM-e1762200860701.png 562w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/Screenshot-2025-10-06-at-11.32.32-AM-e1762200860701-300x236.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 562px) 100vw, 562px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feiren<\/strong>, Mixed breed<br><em>Ranger, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1087\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758721041-6B9VE8lgHlLsoIUoehuiz1LQ-1-1100x1087.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221677\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758721041-6B9VE8lgHlLsoIUoehuiz1LQ-1-1100x1087.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758721041-6B9VE8lgHlLsoIUoehuiz1LQ-1-300x297.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758721041-6B9VE8lgHlLsoIUoehuiz1LQ-1-768x759.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758721041-6B9VE8lgHlLsoIUoehuiz1LQ-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Finn<\/strong>, Australian Shepherd<br><em>Cartersville, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758910395-XtKmaZW8ZMqFeZ6amKDviath-1-880x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221678\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758910395-XtKmaZW8ZMqFeZ6amKDviath-1-880x1100.jpg 880w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758910395-XtKmaZW8ZMqFeZ6amKDviath-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758910395-XtKmaZW8ZMqFeZ6amKDviath-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758910395-XtKmaZW8ZMqFeZ6amKDviath-1-960x1200.jpg 960w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758910395-XtKmaZW8ZMqFeZ6amKDviath-1.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Halo<\/strong>, Mixed breed<br><em>Manassas, Virginia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>The Sleeping Runners-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759006384-e8ECnYdHhZPo0UUqGKFx0Q0K-1-825x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221682\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759006384-e8ECnYdHhZPo0UUqGKFx0Q0K-1-825x1100.jpg 825w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759006384-e8ECnYdHhZPo0UUqGKFx0Q0K-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759006384-e8ECnYdHhZPo0UUqGKFx0Q0K-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1759006384-e8ECnYdHhZPo0UUqGKFx0Q0K-1-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Teal<\/strong>, Yellow Labrador<br><em>Moncks Corner, South Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"728\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758593459-Nyuz7rxOML6UvgSKzJwoRM8d-1-e1762201526996-1100x728.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758593459-Nyuz7rxOML6UvgSKzJwoRM8d-1-e1762201526996-1100x728.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758593459-Nyuz7rxOML6UvgSKzJwoRM8d-1-e1762201526996-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758593459-Nyuz7rxOML6UvgSKzJwoRM8d-1-e1762201526996-768x508.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758593459-Nyuz7rxOML6UvgSKzJwoRM8d-1-e1762201526996.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Leo &amp; Ziggy<\/strong>, Standard Poodles<br><em>Atlanta, Georgia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758676151-cWzFVvXraePNbJNnp1YkAQjJ-1-1100x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221684\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758676151-cWzFVvXraePNbJNnp1YkAQjJ-1-1100x1100.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758676151-cWzFVvXraePNbJNnp1YkAQjJ-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758676151-cWzFVvXraePNbJNnp1YkAQjJ-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758676151-cWzFVvXraePNbJNnp1YkAQjJ-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758676151-cWzFVvXraePNbJNnp1YkAQjJ-1.jpg 1168w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ellie<\/strong>, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel<br><em>Annapolis, Maryland<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"893\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758161527-p2G34crhN5IjLOYlZyujkON0-1-1100x893.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758161527-p2G34crhN5IjLOYlZyujkON0-1-1100x893.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758161527-p2G34crhN5IjLOYlZyujkON0-1-300x243.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758161527-p2G34crhN5IjLOYlZyujkON0-1-768x623.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758161527-p2G34crhN5IjLOYlZyujkON0-1-1479x1200.jpg 1479w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Boone<\/strong>, Golden Retriever<br><em>Murfreesboro, Tennessee<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"1100\" data-id=\"221686\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758939317-arqz021kk6BaCjx446LWrX5v-1-825x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221686\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758939317-arqz021kk6BaCjx446LWrX5v-1-825x1100.jpg 825w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758939317-arqz021kk6BaCjx446LWrX5v-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758939317-arqz021kk6BaCjx446LWrX5v-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758939317-arqz021kk6BaCjx446LWrX5v-1-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breck<\/strong>, Mixed breed<br><em>Mount Pleasant, South Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"986\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1756939600-6bTvq4hrPrykHOAsKbiRAOW4-1-986x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221688\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1756939600-6bTvq4hrPrykHOAsKbiRAOW4-1-986x1100.jpg 986w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1756939600-6bTvq4hrPrykHOAsKbiRAOW4-1-269x300.jpg 269w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1756939600-6bTvq4hrPrykHOAsKbiRAOW4-1-768x857.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1756939600-6bTvq4hrPrykHOAsKbiRAOW4-1-1076x1200.jpg 1076w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 986px) 100vw, 986px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Perrin Weller<\/strong>, Chesapeake Bay Retriever<br><em>Old Church, Virginia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"1100\" data-id=\"221687\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757906099-dq1yklLS4k5HrLyOR5RJF7Fk-1-880x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221687\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757906099-dq1yklLS4k5HrLyOR5RJF7Fk-1-880x1100.jpg 880w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757906099-dq1yklLS4k5HrLyOR5RJF7Fk-1-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757906099-dq1yklLS4k5HrLyOR5RJF7Fk-1-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757906099-dq1yklLS4k5HrLyOR5RJF7Fk-1.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Sarabi<\/strong>, Golden Retriever<br><em>Portland, Oregon<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"733\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1756995187-1HlwjlbdENHZ1QSjcjcqGwf3-1-733x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221690\" style=\"width:759px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1756995187-1HlwjlbdENHZ1QSjcjcqGwf3-1-733x1100.jpg 733w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1756995187-1HlwjlbdENHZ1QSjcjcqGwf3-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1756995187-1HlwjlbdENHZ1QSjcjcqGwf3-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1756995187-1HlwjlbdENHZ1QSjcjcqGwf3-1-800x1200.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 733px) 100vw, 733px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Lulu &amp; Pippin<\/strong>, Boxer mix and Aussie mix<br><em>Richmond, Virginia<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758295686-syB9tF66uQnrXer0R44yfN1l-1-825x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758295686-syB9tF66uQnrXer0R44yfN1l-1-825x1100.jpg 825w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758295686-syB9tF66uQnrXer0R44yfN1l-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758295686-syB9tF66uQnrXer0R44yfN1l-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758295686-syB9tF66uQnrXer0R44yfN1l-1-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Gus<\/strong>, English Labrador<br><em>Baltimore, Maryland<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1035\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758911314-gRRMEBFgZ2qb0kWc2RjzKDwx-1-e1762201925638-1035x1100.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221691\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758911314-gRRMEBFgZ2qb0kWc2RjzKDwx-1-e1762201925638-1035x1100.png 1035w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758911314-gRRMEBFgZ2qb0kWc2RjzKDwx-1-e1762201925638-282x300.png 282w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758911314-gRRMEBFgZ2qb0kWc2RjzKDwx-1-e1762201925638-768x817.png 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1758911314-gRRMEBFgZ2qb0kWc2RjzKDwx-1-e1762201925638.png 1124w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1035px) 100vw, 1035px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>OliveLucy &amp; TheodorAble<\/strong>, Jack Russell Terriers<br><em>Fripp Island, South Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong><strong>The Readers&#8217; Choice Winner<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"article-subheader\"><h2>Otis Campbell<\/h2><h3 class=\"xl-description-wrapper\">English Springer Spaniel, Martinsburg, West Virginia<\/h3><\/div>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"715\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/readers-choice-715x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/readers-choice-715x1100.jpg 715w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/readers-choice-195x300.jpg 195w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/readers-choice-768x1182.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/readers-choice-780x1200.jpg 780w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/readers-choice.jpg 1950w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 715px) 100vw, 715px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>The Readers&#8217; Choice Runners-Up<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757686828-MwAoRegqB3bWT5dQCw8FZWRf-1-825x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757686828-MwAoRegqB3bWT5dQCw8FZWRf-1-825x1100.jpg 825w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757686828-MwAoRegqB3bWT5dQCw8FZWRf-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757686828-MwAoRegqB3bWT5dQCw8FZWRf-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757686828-MwAoRegqB3bWT5dQCw8FZWRf-1-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Henry<\/strong>, English Cream Golden Retriever<br><em>Raleigh, North Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757162726-lTUqSPEG6qCTuKPOQIHrPKLw-1-825x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221734\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757162726-lTUqSPEG6qCTuKPOQIHrPKLw-1-825x1100.jpg 825w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757162726-lTUqSPEG6qCTuKPOQIHrPKLw-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757162726-lTUqSPEG6qCTuKPOQIHrPKLw-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757162726-lTUqSPEG6qCTuKPOQIHrPKLw-1-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Whiskey<\/strong>, Labrador Retriever<br><em>Hemingway, South Carolina<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"906\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757103587-r7rj2HyacRZNkyhCAwdlH99b-1-1100x906.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221735\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757103587-r7rj2HyacRZNkyhCAwdlH99b-1-1100x906.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757103587-r7rj2HyacRZNkyhCAwdlH99b-1-300x247.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757103587-r7rj2HyacRZNkyhCAwdlH99b-1-768x632.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757103587-r7rj2HyacRZNkyhCAwdlH99b-1-1457x1200.jpg 1457w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1100px) 100vw, 1100px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Kona<\/strong>, Australian Shepherd<br><em>Stamford, Connecticut<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"825\" height=\"1100\" src=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757033591-51oAC3SF7xmUypeAfczkrMQX-1-825x1100.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-221736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757033591-51oAC3SF7xmUypeAfczkrMQX-1-825x1100.jpg 825w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757033591-51oAC3SF7xmUypeAfczkrMQX-1-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757033591-51oAC3SF7xmUypeAfczkrMQX-1-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/1757033591-51oAC3SF7xmUypeAfczkrMQX-1-900x1200.jpg 900w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 825px) 100vw, 825px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Marshall Berhow<\/strong>, Bernese Mountain Dog<br><em>Nashville, Tennessee<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>See More Pups<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/slideshow\/dreaming-dogs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dreaming Dogs<\/a><\/strong>: <em>See fifty of the sleepiest dogs<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/slideshow\/stand-pup-comics\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stand-Pup Comics<\/a><\/strong>: <em>See fifty of the funniest pups<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/slideshow\/canine-close-ups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Canine Close-Ups<\/a><\/strong>: <em>See fifty mug shot masterpieces<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/slideshow\/field-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Field Guides<\/a><\/strong>: <em>See fifty loyal sporting companions<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/slideshow\/unleashed-adventure\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Unleashed Adventure<\/a><\/strong>: <em>See fifty happy pups enjoying the great outdoors<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gardenandgun.com\/slideshow\/puppy-palooza\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Puppy Palooza<\/a><\/strong>: <em>See fifty of the cutest puppies<\/em><\/p>\n<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>See the overall top dog and prize-winning sleeping pups. 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