The search has begun for Australia’s oldest, heroic, sportiest, hardest working and most talented dogs.
Entries are now open for the inaugural The Dog Down Under competition 2024 with a total prize pool of more than $28,000 up for grabs, and the chance to star on national television.
The Dog Down Under campaign is hosted by Lara Shannon, leading Australian dog expert, Author and Creator of Channel 10’s Pooches at Play and 7TWO’s Animal SOS Australia. Shannon will travel the country to meet with the finalists and winners from each of the five categories and share their stories in a five-part TV series to air on Channel 10 in September 2024.
The competition categories are most talented, everyday heroes, hardest working, sporting legends and oldest dog.
Ten finalists including one overall winner will be chosen for each category, except Oldest Dog. One finalist will be nominated for each of the Oldest Dog size categories: Miniature/Toy/Small, Medium, Large & Giant Breed – with the oldest dog across all categories earning the Overall Winner’s title.
Entries close May 20.
Finalists announced from June 4.
Winners announced from June 9.
The Dog Down Under TV Series will air on Channel 10 from September 7.
Details: TheDogDownUnder.com.au
