THE 2020 SHOW

ENTRY PLATFORMS AND PRIZES

1. JUDGES CHOICE

We have seven great show categories to reflect all that we love about dogs!

  • Best Puppy (<1yr) – Do you know a puppy that would melt the Judges hearts?

  • Best Senior Dog (7+yrs) – Is your dog like a fine wine? Getting better with age?

  • Most Handsome Male – Do you have, or know, a dog that stops people and canines in their tracks?

  • Most Beautiful Female – Do you have, or know, a pooch that turns heads on the runway?

  • Best Rescue Dog (from animal shelter) – We all love the underdog that emerges triumphant!

  • Best Trick/Talent – All dogs have party tricks (or like to think so), allow your pooch to show off!

  • Most Impressive Outfit! – Do you know a dog that has a killer outfit?

HOW TO ENTER:

1. Purchase a Dog Registration Ticket

2. Select the Categories you want to enter

3. Record a short video (no more than 60 seconds) for each category and state your name, your dogs name, and the category

4. Once completed (perfected!) email your video submission to our team at hello@bestinshaw.com. Deadline midday Thursday November 5th 2020.

Judges will then deliberate live on the video submissions for each category via Zoom. The seven categories winners will be announced live during Part One of the Virtual Live Event (Saturday, November 7th, 11am-3pm). Judges will make their final decision regarding the overall Best In Shaw Dog Show 2020 winners (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) during Part Two of the Virtual Live Event (Saturday, November 21st, 11am-3pm).

2. PEOPLES PICK

We are excited to announce that this year we are introducing Peoples Pick. Similar to American Idol, fans will decide who will win Best In Shaw Dog Show Peoples Pick 2020. Spectators and fans will be asked to vote for their favorite dog that took part in Part One of the Virtual Live Event (Saturday, November 7th, 11am-3pm). Only dogs that placed 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in ANY of the seven categories will be eligible for peoples votes.

The public will have two weeks to vote for their favorite dog between Part One and Two of the BISDS Virtual Live Event. Ticket “votes” will be available to purchase from this website immediately following Part One of the Virtual Live Event (November 7th, from 3pm) and close at midnight on the November 20th. Ticket votes will cost $2 each and all proceeds will be donated to the Humane Rescue Alliance. The Best In Shaw Dog Show Peoples Pick 2020 (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place) will be announced during Part Two of the Virtual Live Event (Saturday, November 21st, 11am-3pm).

3. INSTAGRAM ICON

For those who prefer not to enter the live competition we have an alternative way to showcase your best friend! Simply visit us on Instagram @bestinshawdogshowdc and enter our competition. To take part, simply follow our page, add a photo of your dog on instagram, explaining why they deserves to win and use the hashtag bestinshawicon2020. The photo with the most likes from followers of our instagram page (@bestinshawdogshowdc) by midnight on November 20th will win. The Best In Shaw Dog Show Instagram Icon 2020 (1st, 2nd, or 3rd place) be announced during Part Two of the Virtual Live Event (Saturday, November 21st, 11am-3pm).