Waterford search is on for the next Irish Puppy of the Year
The search is officially on for Petmania’s Puppy of the Year 2023, which will see one lucky Irish pup winning the much-coveted accolade at a grand ‘furry’ finale ceremony.
The annual canine competition is coming into its 8th year and has become more popular than ever, with the 2022 competition seeing over 1700 entries from pets and their proud owners across Ireland.
The competition is open to puppies aged 12 months and under and entries are open from 4th September until 24th September, with every single puppy entered receiving a free puppy pack, sponsored by BETA dog food.
The overall winner will receive a prize worth €1500, including a year’s supply of dog food from Beta, a 12 month grooming care plan with Petmania , a two-night staycation in a dog-friendly hotel courtesy of Blue Book, as well as a professional photoshoot with the winning pup and a brand ambassador contract.
The winning pup will be chosen based on a combination of their adorable personality, coat and appearance, obedience and any special talents, while the initial rounds of the competition will see communities and customers voting for their favourite puppy proceed to the final stages.
Speaking about the launch of the Puppy of the Year competition, Petmania’s spokesperson, Emily Miller, says:
"We have loved meeting so many dogs from across the country over the last seven years and it’s great to see just how much these dogs are adored and cared for by their owners. This competition is more than just a contest, it’s a celebration of dogs, the much-loved animals that give us so much comfort and joy and companionship, and often even more than that. It’s a way of Petmania bringing its customers and local communities together to take part in something that is light-hearted and fun and a chance to escape the day-to-day routine.
We are really looking forward to celebrating our 8th year of this competition and want to wish all our pet customers the best of luck.”
In 2022, adorable cockapoo Bambina from Donabate in Dublin won the much coveted title and according to her owner, Vanessa Ferreira, the Puppy of the Year competition is an experience that won’t be forgotten any time soon and is already planning to enter their new puppy this year.
“We were really excited to enter Bambina into the 2022 competition and celebrate her as she has made such an impact on our family’s life ever since she came into our home. It was a nice, carefree reason to get friends and family involved in something a bit different and we really enjoyed the whole process. We were overjoyed to win and the prizes were greatly appreciated and we have had such a fun year as a brand ambassador for Petmania. A highlight for us was Bambina’s photoshoot which was really enjoyable and has helped create memories that will last a long time in our home. We are grateful to Petmania for the whole experience and would encourage anyone thinking of entering the competition to absolutely get involved, they won’t regret it.”
For more information about Petmania and how to enter the Puppy of the Year competition, the latest advice on pet healthcare and wellbeing and to find your local store, visit www.petmania.ie.