Farm Dog of the Year
The Farm Dog of the Year contest celebrates farm dogs and the many ways they support farmers and ranchers.
The American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Nestlé Purina PetCare, will recognize a grand prize winner – Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year – as well as a People’s Choice Pup winner.
A panel of judges selected by AFBF will select the Farm Dog of the Year. Members of the public will be invited to vote online for their favorite dog in the People’s Choice Pup contest as part of the overall competition.
The owner of the Farm Dog of the Year receives a $5,000 cash prize, a year’s supply of Purina Pro-Plan dog food, a $500 travel stipend and two free adult registrations to attend the 2025 AFBF Convention, a trophy plate and a Purina products basket. The owner of the People’s Choice Pup receives a $2,500 cash prize, a $500 travel stipend and two free adult registrations to attend the 2025 AFBF Convention, a trophy plate and a Purina products basket.
Meet the 2025 Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year
Livestock guardian dog Sirius is a “hero behind the heroes” – a herd of miniature therapy horses that bring comfort to adults and children in hospitals, hospice programs and assisted living programs, in addition to families, veterans and first responders who have experienced traumatic events. Owners Jorge and Debbie Garcia-Bengochea know the horses are safe when Sirius is on alert.
People's Choice Pup
Farm dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Meet Daisy, the 2025 People’s Choice Pup. Daisy, a rescue pup, is a rescuer herself. After her dog mom Lora fell at home, Daisy came to the rescue by barking for help. That’s the true definition of a farmer’s best friend.
Sponsor / Prizes
For the 2025 contest, the American Farm Bureau Federation, with support from Nestlé Purina PetCare, recognized a grand prize winner—Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year—as well as the People’s Choice Pup winner.
Prizes provided by Nestlé Purina PetCare include:
- A $5,000 cash prize, a year’s supply of Purina Pro-Plan dog food, a $500 travel stipend and two free adult registrations to attend the 2025 AFBF Convention, a trophy plate and a Purina products basket for the Farm Dog of the Year winner.
- A $2,500 cash prize, a $500 travel stipend and two free adult registrations to attend the 2025 AFBF Convention, a trophy plate and a Purina products basket for the People's Choice Pup winner.
Judging
A panel of judges selected by the American Farm Bureau Federation shall select the winners Farm Dog of the Year. Members of the public will be invited to vote online for their favorite dog in the People’s Choice Pup contest as part of the overall competition.
Judging of the contest will be based on nomination materials submitted. Desired attributes in the Farm Dog of the Year are helpfulness to the farmer and his/her family, playfulness and obedience.
Contestants agree that the sole and final judgment as to all matters concerning the contest and interpretation of contest rules are at the sole discretion of the American Farm Bureau Federation, and their officers and staff.
Contest Rules
No purchase necessary to enter. Void where prohibited. By entering, entrant agrees to be bound by these official rules.
Questions?
Send an email to farmdog@fb.org with questions about the contest.
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