Since 2001, the Terrier Club has held a monthly photo contest featuring our favorite dog breeds - Terriers! This "BEST OF SHOW" contest has become a popular monthly diversion for dog lovers all over the world.
A Few FAQs
(Frequently Asked Questions)
Q. Where do the contest photos come from?
A. Anyone can submit a photo for consideration, as long as the photo is of a Terrier breed and meets our entry rules. Each photo is reviewed and chosen on the basis of quality, composition, and general interest.
We get hundreds of photos each month and can only choose 12, so it may be several months before your photo appears in the contest even if accepted. Merely being a contestant is therefore quite a canine achievement!
Q. Who can vote during the contest?
A. Voting is open to everyone. However, to keep the contest fair, we permit only one vote per visitor per month. "Stuffing the ballot box" (trying to vote many times for your favorite) is strictly prohibited and we regularly review the voting logs to prevent this sort of thing.
Q. Are there any prizes?
A. No, the contest is just for fun and no prizes are awarded. The winning entry (only First Place) is posted to our Best of Show page each month.
Q. How are votes counted?
A. Every attempt is made to ensure a fair vote. However, since supporters can enlist friends and family to vote (just once each, of course) it's not uncommon to see big changes in the tally from time to time. Some folks even solicit votes for their favorite photo on other forums or mailing lists.
There are no judges and photos are chosen by popular vote only. In the rare event that someone has "spammed" the ballot box, this will show up in our server logs and we will deduct any illegal votes from the total. A contestant may be disqualified if there are continued attempts to unfairly influence the popular vote.
Q. Why is my vote being rejected?
A. We use two methods to ensure that only one vote per person is allowed. However, as with any online poll, it's impossible to identify the person behind the keyboard. In some instances, your vote may be blocked if the server thinks you have already voted.
We want your vote to count, so follow these tips before submitting your vote:
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Enable cookies on your computer. Check your browser's HELP menu for instructions if you see the "Cookies Blocked" message when trying to vote.
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Avoid voting from a computer on a network behind a common router or firewall. While not intentionally excluded, votes from networked computers may sometimes get blocked or delayed (try again later).
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Vote just ONCE for each monthly contest. However, you can follow the tally as often as you like - just click the "View Results without Voting" button.
If you're still unable to enter your vote, you can email us with your choice and we'll manually enter your vote.
Q. What is the "Visitor Comments" section for on the results page?
A. Visitors are welcome to post a short message of encouragement or cheer for their favorite contestant here. However, the comments section is moderated and we WILL NOT TOLERATE denigrating or offensive posts.
Q. Will I be disappointed if my photo (or favorite choice) doesn't win?
A. Remember, this is just a dog photo contest. It gives people from around the world a chance to enjoy great images from fellow terrier owners. Just being selected as a contestant (among hundreds of submissions) makes each photo a winner regardless of the final outcome. Have fun!
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