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Dogster Photo Contest: Dogs of the Week Winners (September 18, 2025)

This Week’s Winner

Name: Otis
Breed: Australian Labradoodle
IG: @otis.the.lakedoode
Fun Fact: “Otis loves to run zoomies on the beach, go for walks and play with his toys in the yard. He is so smart and always gets the attention of others when out around town. Recently, he was featured for the dog walking forecast on the local news and was in the 2025 paw print calendar.”

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Most Expressive

Name: Gimli
Breed: Shih Tzu
Fun Fact: “Girlie is my shadow. He has to be by my side every moment. He helped me get through when my husband passed away. I have more shih tzu’s and rules the roost.”

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Best Action Shot

Name: Milo
Breed: Chihuahua/shih tzu mix
Fun Fact: “This is Milo, he’s 4 months old. His favourite thing to do is either playing fetch, tug of war or running up and down.”

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Silliest

Name: Spirit
Breed: Scottish Terrier
Fun Fact: “Spirit is a well suited name for this Scottish Terrier who does not act anything like her 11 years! We live in Canada and the first snow fall is always an adventure which includes washing her back and face in it –  he gets rather vocal about it barking and growling and snorting. People driving by always stop and watch and most often say “that’s funny, thanks for making my day”.”

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Most Dignified

Name: Frankie
Breed: Rat Terrier/Chihuahua mix
Fun Fact: “Frankie is 14-years-old and still enjoys playing with his squeaky toys and napping.”

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Cutest

Name: Saya
Breed: Micro pit
IG: @Saya_sugarbutt
Fun Fact: “Its a little cooler in the mornings, so she gets to wear her pjs. She enjoys chasing squirrels and cuddling. She was brought in to the ER to be euthanized. Instead she was surrendered and living her life as a model, someone’s entire world (me) and pet influencer. Also, just being her loveable self. Saya. Interesting fact: her nickname Sugarbutt was because before her surgery, we sat her in a bowl of sugar (she had a rectal prolapse)”

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Sleepiest

Name: Halie
Breed: Labrador
IG: @Judi_59
Fun Fact: “Snores. Can fall asleep in a split second. Loyal, more than any of my 8 dogs !”

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