So excited to announce the launch of America's Top Dog Model 2021 "16th" annual contest! The theme for America's Top Dog Model ® 2021 Contest is "Vintage Tails." Contest runs from March 5 through May 28. If you can imagine your dog starring on the black and white screen during Hollywood’s most dramatic and elegant eras, then this contest is for you!
Amid ongoing concern about COVID-19, America’s Top Dog Model’s top priority is the health, safety, and well-being of Everyone. Therefore, America’s Top Dog Model 2021 Contest and Casting Call will be online, just like last year. We had a fantastic turn-out in 2020, with twelve amazing winners that will be featured in our upcoming America’s Top Dog Model Book of Fairy Tails.
America's Top Dog Model ® Contest would not be a success without our generous sponsors. In addition to America's Top Dog Model, our contest sponsors include Connie Benwitt Art, Puppy Panache, My Baby Loves Bling, and YaYa's Pet Bling. Thank you for your generous contributions and support of America's Top Dog Model ® Contest. Introducing this year's amazing contest sponsors:
Meet our artist friend and long-time associate, Connie Benwitt, a talented, artist residing in New York' City's West Village. She uses watercolors to paint her three favorite subjects - Christmas, animals and flowers.
Connie creates beautiful pet portraits, wedding art, florals, hostess gifts, holiday and greeting cards. She created amazing pet portraits of our last three national winners Missie, Moto Girl, and Shai.
She also paints larger floral arrangements and wedding bouquets. "People are excited about the bouquets, especially the brides! They say it's the most personal and special gift they have received," she stated. All of her work is original and signed.
"I was honored to paint the winner of 2018, Marvelous Missie, the 2019 winner, Motto Girl," and 2020 winner, Shai," recalled Connie, "and I am looking forward to painting this year's winner of America's Top Dog Model 2021 Contest, "Vintage Tails."
Visit Connie Benwit Art website and Instagram to see her beautiful work. Below is Connie's famous portrait of Shai, America's Top Dog Model 2020 contest winner.
Puppy Panache was launched by Karen Lawton from her desire to produce fashionable, but quality designer leather dog collars and leashes. She shares her story behind the brand:
“During my search for something out-of-the-ordinary for my own puppy, I found – exactly nothing. I wanted classy, high quality leather dog accessories. My search turned into a quest, and eventually became an obsession.”
“What really drove my passion however, was looking into my dog’s eyes every morning. He always shows such happiness, love, wonder, excitement, playfulness – and walks with a pure sense of purpose. I felt I really wanted something luxurious and unique that would highlight his personality.”
“While on a trip in Italy, the stars finally aligned. I found leather artisans that were as much committed to quality, comfort and fashion as I am. I currently work with these craftspeople to develop the stunning designs that are now my Bullet, Gala, Ghibli and Pasha Collections. Nothing like puppy love to give you the drive and encouragement to get up and go. “
Be sure to visit Karen’s web blog post about her company's beginnings and her search for top quality dog producers and materials in Italy. Join Puppy Panache on Instagram @Puppypanache.
My Baby Loves Bling’s beautiful pet water bottles was created by Lynne Tonte, of Wesley Chapel, Florida. The Tonte family includes six chihuahua rescues of all ages. During the pandemic, Lynn needed to find a way to make their lives a little easier when things got back to normal. The MyBabyLovesBling pet water bottles were born! From the sale of each bottle, $25.00 is donated to a local charity as her way of giving back to those hard-working rescues that need our help more than ever. Lynne thinks rescue babies deserve the best and that is why each pet water bottle is created with tons of bling and love.
Here is how the pet bottle works: Top of the bottle screws off and on. Place water in the bottom clear section, close it. Push button on back allows water to flow into the basin and there is a locking button as well. Push the button when your pups’ finishes drinking and the water will retreat back in the bottom.
All bling pet water bottle are one of a kind. I think you will agree that every pampered pup should own one. America’s Top Dog Model lucky national winner will receive the two My Baby Loves Bling “vintage” pet water bottles that are pictured here.
Meet Bend, Oregon based jewelry maker, April Nichols. She is an animal lover who has always had a personal connection to dogs, and cherishes the bond that she’s formed with them. Her Chihuahua, Moto Girl, has been her pride and joy, since she became a member of the Nichols family in 2019. As the national winner for America’s Top Dog Model 2019 contest, Moto Girl introduced pet fashion into their daily lives. She inspired April to hone her skills in creating beautiful beaded pet necklaces with matching bracelets.
April perfected her jewelry designs, and in March 2020, she launched YaYa’s Pet Bling. She recently added lovely, jeweled lace crowns to her line. All of her jewelry is custom designed to match her client’s personal style.
April loves sharing her work and creating beautiful, quality custom bling for people and their pets. Her new Pet & Pal line is a wonderful way to show the world your bond with your pet. To see April's latest designs Join Ya Ya's Pet Bling's new Face Book group and follow on Instagram.
Oh, what fun we had putting together America's Top Dog Model Paw Prints beautiful vintage style contest issue. My handsome Romeo, America's Top Dog Model brand ambassador is featured on the cover. And, the week before the contest launch, we conducted a Paw Prints model casting call at America's Top Dog Model Facebook Fan Club Group, seeking four vintage style fashion models.
Meet our four fabulous vintage style fashion models, Delilah, Mia, Tink, and Miley Jo. These models perfectly represent the "Vintage Tails" contest theme. To find out more about these beautiful models and to read the March issue of Paw Prints Magazine, sign up for complimentary issue.
America's Top Dog Model 2021 Contest winner will also receive:
- Cover of America's Top Dog Model calendar
- Winning photo on America's Top Dog Model website cover page
- Six-month Model Management and Career Coaching
- Starring role in America’s Top Dog Model reality series How to Get to the Top
Eleven 2021 national Contest Finalists will have their winning photo featured on America's Top Dog Model calendar and website. They will also receive and an autographed copy of How to Become a Top Dog Model, a signature bandanna, and they will be featured in our YouTube reality series How to Get to the Top.
Thank you to all our generous prize sponsors and our lovely models! Visit America's Top Dog Model to enter our 2021 Contest "Vintage Tails."
Best of luck all to all of our 2021 Contestants.