The Dog Down Under competition to air on Channel 10
The inaugural The Dog Down Under competition and television series will air on Channel 10 later this year, with several leading pet brands sponsoring it.
Credit: Mike Tarr Photography
Announcement:
National pet retailer PETstock and brands including Big Dog Pet Foods, Antinol Plus, Vitapet Credelio PLUS and Buddy & Bell are sponsoring the inaugural The Dog Down Under competition and Television series airing on Channel 10 later this year.
Entries are now open for pet owners to enter their dog, or a dog they know, that deserves recognition for their special talent or skill, an act of heroism, sporting prowess or work within the community.
The search is also on to find Australia’s oldest dog to potentially take the reins from Australia’s oldest dog on record, Bluey the Australian Cattle Dog, that once also held the official Guinness World Records ‘Oldest Dog’ title.With a total prize pool of more than $28,000 up for grabs, and the chance to star on national television, competition will be fierce (pun intended!).
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 from 7 September 2024.
“I am so excited to hear about the amazing tales of courage, dedication, athletic skills and tireless work of our canine companions and to share their heart-warming stories with the nation in our television series later in the year,” Shannon says.
“It’s also fantastic to have some of Australia’s leading pet brands, along with Channel 10, collaborating on this project, to help us find those special canines that bring so much joy to our lives and deserve recognition for their sporting achievements, skills or talents, and those who are actively impacting and preserving human lives.
“I’m particularly hopeful that we will also uncover Australia’s oldest living dog and hear the secret to their long and happy life!”
The Dog Down Under campaign is being marketed primarily across Instagram and Facebook advertising, and brand partner communications, as well as Channel 10 and 10Play’s sharing a casting call shout out for applications.
COMPETITION CATEGORIES
MOST TALENTED – From talking with buttons to excelling at a trick’s routine, playing an instrument, to ‘singing’ their favourite song and more, could your pooch take out the title of Australia’s most talented dog? Category Sponsor, Vitapet.
EVERYDAY HEROES – From wrangling Snakes to saving Koalas from fire, detecting disease and seizures, to raising the alarm of trouble, there are many tales of heroic dogs that have saved lives, even at the cost of their own, and we want to hear their story. Category Sponsor, Credelio
HARDEST WORKING – From hardworking herders to faithful flock guardians, police dogs and four-legged heroes going to war, to canines helping people in need. This category is for those dogs with jobs that go above and beyond the call of duty. Category Sponsor, Buddy & Belle.
SPORTING LEGENDS – From obedience trials to agility and flyball, dock jumping and disc dogs, sheepdog trials, sled dog racing and much more, this category is for the canine sports stars that are ready to impress with their athletic prowess and sporting attitude to life. Category Sponsor, Antinol Plus.
OLDEST DOG – One finalist will be nominated for each size category -Miniature/Toy/Small, Medium, Large & Giant Breed – with the oldest dog across all categories earning the crown. Category Sponsor, Big Dog Pet Foods.
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.KEY DATES
Opens 22 April and closes 20 May 2024
Finalists announced from 4 June
Winners announced from 9 June 2004
The Dog Down Under TV Series will air on Channel 10 from 7 September 2024.
Source: Pet Journo
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