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Dogster’s Weekly Photo Contest Winners: Smile With the Tongue Out (February 19, 2026)

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Welcome to our Dogster Weekly Photo Contest, where every Thursday we pick the best three photos from our readers, based on that week’s topic.

This week’s topic was “Smile With the Tongue Out“, and we received some amazing photos from you. And although every dog is wonderful, we had to pick our winners. Congratulations, and thanks to everyone who submitted their dogs to our photo contest!

Next week’s topic is: This Spot is Mine!Do you want to have a chance to get your pup featured on Dogster, our Facebook and Instagram?

Send us your photos!

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Name: Watson
Fun Fact: “My rescue dog is awesome, loves everyone that he meets, wags his tail and is so happy!”

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Name: Sadie
IG: @sadie_the_poo
Fun Fact: “Sadie is a daily dose of happiness!”

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Name: Astro
IG: @astroboy_and_rubygirl
Fun Fact: “At almost 8 years young, Astro boy loves his nature walks with his
favourite people. He’s a loving little gentleman, our knight in fluffy
armour.”

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Enter Your Dog

Want to see your pup featured as our weekly winner? The next week’s topic is:

“This Spot is Mine!”

We are looking forward to seeing your best photos!

This article is a part of our Weekly Photo Contest
  • View past week’s winners here: February 12, 2026
  • Click here to view the full list of our past winners
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