From the best adventure buddy to the most adorable cuddle champion, we’re on the hunt for the nation’s top tail waggers.
Submit a photo of your dog for the chance to win a £500 voucher for Rural Retreats. Choose from over 800 luxury, self-catering cottages in beautiful locations across the UK. Plus, three runner-up category winners will each receive an Outdoor & Country voucher worth £250.
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BBC Countryfile Magazine Dog of the Year 2025: categories
Best adventure buddy
Submit a photo of your dog enjoying the great outdoors, the more adventurous the better! Think hiking a mountain, paddle boarding or on a camping road trip.
Best working wonder
Submit a photo of your incredible service dog, from guide and therapy dogs to farm dogs. We want to hear how your pooch supports you and others.
Best cuddle champion
Submit a photo of your dog enjoying home comforts, because not every dog will be surfing waves and scaling peaks! Think garden games and sofa snuggles.
Best rescue dog
Submit a photo of your rescue dog of any age who has found love in a second home. We want to hear about your dog’s rehoming story.
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How to enter BBC Countryfile Magazine Dog of the Year 2025
To enter, simply head to the BBC Countryfile Magazine Dog of the Year website and fill in the form. Make sure you submit a photo of your dog to your chosen category and tell us why your dog should win. Entries close at 23:59 on 11 September 2025.
For more information and to read the full T&Cs, visit the BBC Countryfile Magazine Dog of the Year website.
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