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Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (August 21, 2025)

This Week’s Winner

Name: Sky
Fun Fact: “Sky likes to relax on her recliner in front of the TV.
She is patient and loves Costco chicken and shrimp.”

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Most Expressive

Name: Lucy
Breed: Mini toy red poodle
IG: @sophie__sofii
Fun Fact: “She’s Lucy, the adorable toy poodle who is actually the lady boss here, she loves sleeping under pillows and blankets, always following the people she loves the most!”

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Best Action Shot

Name: Milo
Breed: Chihuahua X Shih tzu
Fun Fact: “Milo is a 3 month old puppy. He loves to play all day. His favourite thing to do is chase bouncing balls.”

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Silliest

Name: Ivy
Breed: Aussie chi
Fun Fact: “✨ Meet Ivy ✨• CEO (Canine Executive Officer) of my heart & biz
• Resilient, brilliant, and bar-patio approved 🍷
• High-fives for peppers 🌶️
• Literally my prescription—oxytocin levels don’t lie 🧠❤️
• Travel buddy, serotonin booster, emotional support MVP
• Calmer than most humans & always the exception to the rule
• Deserves just as much bragging rights as any human baby 👶🐾
Fur babies are family— just ask anyone that makes me choose between them
and her ha ha”

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Most Dignified

Name: Buddy
Breed: Maltese
Fun Fact: “Just a sweet old dog enjoying life at the age of 12 years, my sweet buddy.”

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Cutest

Name: Hoppy
Breed: Pomeranian
Fun Fact: “He loves people, and is a rescue dog. Loves his treats and meals of beef or duck in his food, Loves to be pampered and his spa days! Loves when mommy spends time brushing and massages him. He deserves to be spoiled after the original life he’s led.”

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Sleepiest

Name: Peaches
Breed: Maltese
Fun Fact: “Peaches is the friendliest most loveable dog she loves meeting people and being the center of attention.”

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