ENTRIES AND VOTING ARE CLOSED.
We’re searching for the cutest festive pups to feature in this year’s Christmas photo shoot.
Win one of 30 Dog & Co professional festive portraits. Plus all voters are into win one of ten $50 Mission Bay, The Promenade vouchers!
It’s the most paw-fect time of the year. Our inaugural Santa Paws and Pose event celebrates everything we love about the season. Think wagging tails, beachside strolls, cute costumes and joyful moments shared with other Auckland dog lovers.
Register your pup, tell us why they deserve their moment in the spotlight, and then make the voting happen.
Thirty winning pups will enjoy a professional festive portrait by Kirsty Antunovich from Dog & Co valued at $100. All portraits will be taken in Mission Bay, on Sunday 14 December.
How to Enter
- Snap a photo of your dog looking cute, festive or just having fun.
- Upload your details and your dog’s photo via the entry form on our website.
- If you like, you can also upload or share a video of them in action.
Pro Tip: Don’t forget to share your pup’s entry with their fan clubs on socials to gather the most votes – after all, every furry friend deserves a loyal cheering squad!
The Prizes:
Top 30 Dogs
The thirty dogs with the highest public votes will enjoy a mini photo shoot with Dog and Co valued at more than $100.
Note that the photoshoot will take place outside the entrance to Hoyt’s/Berkeley Cinema on Sunday 14 December. Owners must bring their dogs to the shoot at the scheduled time; no rescheduling or late arrivals will be accommodated. Only notified winners who have confirmed their acceptance of the prize will be eligible –
walk-ins are not permitted.
For Voters
Everyone who casts a vote goes in the draw to win one of ten prizes of $50 Mission Bay, The Promenade vouchers.
Voting
Support your favourite furry stars!
You can vote for as many dogs as you like, but only once per dog.
Every vote increases your chances of winning great prizes.
Key Dates
- Entries opened Friday 21 November 2025
- Voting is now open!
- Entries close midnight on Sunday 7 December 2025
- Top 30 photo shoot takes place on 14 December 2025
- Winners will be notified via email by Tuesday 9 December 2025
- Winners announced within one week of the photo shoot on Facebook and Instagram
Ready to Join Santa Paws and Pose?
Celebrate the season with sweet pups, festive fun and the magic of Mission Bay.
See here for full terms and conditions.
