We’re calling on proud dog owners across the district to show off their four-legged companions and celebrate what makes them truly special. Who will take out the 2026 title and claim the ultimate bragging rights?

How to enter

To put your dog forward, head to the competition post on our Facebook page and:

• Share a photo of your dog at their best
• Add a short description introducing them and tell us what makes them stand out
• Note: the Facebook post will be live on the afternoon of 2 July, so keep an eye out!

Entries close at 9am, Thursday 9 July.

Once entries have closed, a shortlist of finalists will be selected to move through to a public vote.

Prizes

The winning dog will receive:

• Free dog registration for a year
• A 10kg bag of premium dog food
• A certificate of achievement
• Plenty of bragging rights

We’ll also have spot prizes for our finalists.

Entry requirements

Your dog must be registered with Waimakariri District Council. You may be asked to provide their registration number as part of the process.

View the terms and conditions here.

Haven’t renewed your dog registration yet? You have until 31 July to get it sorted before the fee increases.

P.S. We're upgrading our system, so online payments may be delayed. View all the ways you can sort your dog registration at waimakariri.govt.nz/dogs