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TOP DOGUE OFFICIAL RULES AND COMPETITION DETAILS

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#1 HOW DO I APPLY FOR MY DOG TO PARTICIPATE?

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There are three easy steps to apply. Complete the online application. Upload a photo of your dog within the application. Pay the $30 application fee. 

 

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#2 WHAT IS THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMITTING AN APPLICATION?  

 

Entries must be received no later than 8 p.m. (EST) on June 23, 2025. 

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#3 HOW IS MY DOG SCORED AND HOW DOES THE COMPETITION WORK?

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Your dog will walk for a panel of judges on Sunday, June 29th at 2:00 PM at PKL Park GVL. Judges will score based on behavior, walk, presentation, and overall appearance. Fashion plays a major role in the overall appearance score—so think couture and get creative! Outfits should align with this year’s Greenville Fashion Week theme: theme: casino-inspired, “Fashion Royale – 007.” Scores will be tabulated on-site, and the Top 12 finalists will go on to strut their stuff on the Greenville Fashion Week runway on Friday, August 1st. Please note there will be a mandatory rehearsal on Thursday, July 31st at 6:00 PM.

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#4 WHAT IS THE TIME COMMITMENT?

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Should you choose to participate, you are committing to the following dates:

• June 29th at 2:00 PM – Judging and selection event at PKL Park

• July 31st at 6:00 PM – Mandatory rehearsal at The 405

• August 1st at 8:30 PM – Runway walk during Greenville Fashion Week (Dogs to report backstage at this time)

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#5 WHY IS THERE AN APPLICATION FEE AND WHERE DO THOSE FUNDS GO?

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As part of our Fashion Forward Initiative, all application fees help support our mission to give back. Funds raised go directly toward our 2025 community impact efforts through partnerships with various local nonprofit organizations. By participating, you're not only joining a fun and fashionable event—you’re also helping us pay it forward in a meaningful way.

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