Derek says: His name is Hogan, and he was my favorite dog to date. I've always had dogs, but he had the best mix of playful rambunctiousness and calmness. He always adored the snow and retrieving anything you would throw for him, be it a snowball, stick, or tennis ball. While he always wanted to play fetch for several hours, if I was ill or being a homebody, he would loyally hang out with me, playing the role of an 80lb monstrous lapdog. While he has unfortunately passed, I'm very glad that his photo has come to be appreciated and uplifting for so many folks in the same way that he was to me in person.

Jackie says: Bunker is a 6 year old yellow lab. He seems to be loved by EVERYONE, dog lover or not. Aside from being the love of our lives, Bunker is a K-9 accelerant dog (arson dog). However, more than just determining the origin of a fire Bunker loves to "work the crowd" wherever he goes. My husband Mike and Bunker do demonstrations for schools and community groups. Bunker really likes the belly rubs and love from everyone after any demo. It never amazes me how many smiles he gets wherever we go. Bunker has a gentle spirit and when he isn't working he seems to be an "old soul" which I think is captured in his winning picture. As for being photographed, he is a total ham and poses readily for the camera!