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Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (October 23, 2025)

This Week’s Winner

Name: Waylon
Breed: Cardigan/Pembroke Corgi mix
IG: @wayloncardicorgi
Fun Fact: “Waylon is a certified Therapy Dog, the middle child and illustrate in a book!”

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Most Expressive

Name: Buddy
Breed: Maltese
Fun Fact: “Waiting to shut shower curtain please, this is buddy already for halloween.”

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Best Action Shot

Name: Piper
Breed: AussiePoo
Fun Fact: “Most dogs are afraid of fireworks but our Piper is enamoured was enamoured by them”

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Silliest

Name: Gimli
Breed: Shih Tzu
Fun Fact: “Girlie is my constant shadow. He believes his roll in life is to be at my
side every minute of every day! He is very loyal and loving ❤️”

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Most Dignified

Name: Shelby
Fun Fact: Shelby loves to be outside and enjoys hunting

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Cutest

Name: Tiki
Breed: Bichon Frise
Fun Fact: “Tiki is 10 years old and celebrated his birthday this past July. He is our
miracle dog: my husband has significant allergies but not to Tiki. Tiki is
a loving, light-hearted buddy who wants to be everyone’s friend. He is our joy!”

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Sleepiest

Name: Una
Breed: Jack Russell
Fun Fact: “Una looks like a princess without the pea, she loves sleeping on double
stacked chair cushions!”

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