The winners have been posted!

Congratulations to each of the winners and runner ups in each category and to Arkansas' Top Dog!

What is it?

Top Dogs of Arkansas is an online voting contest in which pet owners will submit photos of their beloved pets for a chance to win prizes, and of course, bragging rights. Arkansans from across the state will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite dogs in each category. A dramatic, bracket-like contest will follow the general voting session and will determine the Top Dogs in each category.

How does it work?

1. Pet owners upload photos of their dogs and choose the appropriate category.

2. In the first round, the public votes for their favorite dogs in each category. Registered users are allowed three votes, per category. per day. An in-house panel also participates. The top 12 dogs in each of the six categories continues on to the bracket-style tournament voting.

3. Each week for the next three weeks, panelists select six pairs of dogs to face off in each category. Vote totals will be hidden for these rounds. In the second round, the public will vote for their favorite dog from the six pairs in each category. (six votes in each category for a total of 36 votes per day). In the third round six will be paired up by panelists for a new round of bracket voting. The public will vote for their favorite dog from the three pair in each category. (three votes for each category for a total of 18 votes per day).

4. In the fourth round, three dogs, selected by panelists, will go head-to-head in each category. The public will cast one vote for their favorite dog in each category. (one vote per category for a total of six votes per day).

5. The panelists will determine the Top Dog, which will be featured on the cover of the 2010 Top Dogs Calendar.

Are there prizes?

Yes! Arkansas Top Dog (Best in Show) will win a Canon EOS Rebel XS with 18mm-55mm IS lens, Promaster 2GB Memory Card, Promaster 58mm UV Filter, Promaster Case and Free Training from Bedford Camera and Video valued at $700(1 awarded)

Category winner- Pet/owner prize package valued at $300 (6 awarded)

Category runner-up- Pet/owner prize package valued at $100 (6 awarded)