Best in Show 2025: Australian Photographic Dog Prize exhibition
Best in Show 2025: Australian Photographic Dog Prize | 30 August to 25 October 2025
Celebrating the many ways dogs continue to play a central role in our lives. A joyful exhibition and a moving tribute to the loyalty and beauty of dogs through the eyes of talented photographers across the country!
Entries were received from professional and amateur photographers, as well as young photographers (12─18 years old). Over 70 finalists’ photographs are exhibited in four distinct categories ─ dog portraits, dogs and companions, dogs in action, and puppies.
Established by DRG to recognise David Roche’s life in the canine world and Australia’s obsession with dogs, this inaugural prize offers a heartwarming view of our favourite pets and show dogs. Congratulations to all the finalists, and don’t miss the fully illustrated ‘dogalogue’ available during the exhibition. Book your visit online today, or walk-ins are also welcome.
SHORTLISTED FINALISTS
Alicia Adamopoulos – Jenny Barnes – Jodi Baum – Bruna Beddow – Pamela Billich – William Bleakley – Jamie-Lee Brack – Abi Bradbury – Meagan Broadbridge – Julie Brown – Amanda Bull – Patrick Chapman-Stevens – Danielle Chidlow – Hazel Cochrane – Betty Collerson – Jenifer Dickinson – Ivy Diprose – Michelle Doe – Claire Doran – Paul Elby – George El-Hage – Ross Felix – Gabriel Flipp – Lillian Frappell – Georgina Fry – Monique Garrood – Teresa Gaudio – Brett Guy – James Higgins – Jamie Hornsby – Maya Hughes – Renee Hughes – Rochelle Jolly – Elliette Kirkbride – Elise Leslie-Allen – Narelle Lewis – Janelle Low – Peggy Man – Annie Maokhamphiou – Leeanne Mason – Lucy Mattschoss – Rachel McCready – Josie Mortimer – Ashley Mossman – River Nixon – Michelle Petkovic – Rebekah Popescu – Dean Quinlivan – Belinda Richards – Carolyn Richards – Isabella Rogers – Jo Schulz – Penny Sharp – Kelly Shelley – Jeanette Shepherd – Tracey Shorter Davies – Rosalia Sieira – Jacinta Smith – Sendy Sunanto – Catherine Thomas – Riley Wilmot – Emma Wood
Image detail: Julie Brown, Look at that tongue, 2024 Courtesy of the artist