Puppies from all across Ireland are officially invited to compete for the prestigious title of Petmania's Puppy of the Year 2025 — a heartwarming celebration of the nation’s beloved pets, culminating in a live grand finale and winner announcement at Dublin’s Pet Expo on October 18.
Now in its 10th year, the competition marks a milestone decade of celebrating puppy love across the country. The event continues to grow in popularity, with last year’s edition attracting a record-breaking 1,700 entries from proud pet parents nationwide.
Entries are now open until September 14, and puppies aged up to 12 months from all 26 counties are eligible to enter the competition. All valid entrants will receive a free puppy pack, plus an exclusive discount code for puppy essentials.
One lucky pup will win a grand prize package valued at €2,500, which includes 12 monthly grooming visits at Petmania, a 12-month supply of food from BETA, a two-night stay from Ireland’s Blue Book, a professional photoshoot, and a brand ambassador contract with Petmania.
The winning pup will be selected based on a combination of personality, coat and appearance, obedience, and special talents. In the initial stages, the public will have the chance to vote for their favourite puppy to progress to the final rounds.
Speaking about the launch of the tenth edition of Puppy of the Year, Petmania’s spokesperson Emily Miller, said: “Reaching the 10th year of Puppy of the Year is a truly special milestone for us at Petmania. We are passionate about supporting pets and their families at every stage of their journey, and over the past decade, we have had the joy of meeting so many incredible puppies and their proud families from all across Ireland. This competition is more than just a title — it is a celebration of the love, loyalty, and joy that our pets bring into our lives every day. We are so proud to host the Petmania Puppy of the Year once again in 2025 and cannot wait to meet the wagging tails and big personalities that this year’s entries will bring.”
Entries for Puppy of the Year are now open at www.petmania.ie/poty For full details on how to enter the competition, timelines, and prize details, visit the website or follow Petmania on social media.
