Photos: Meet the finalists for The News & Observer’s ‘cutest dog in the Triangle’ contest
The News & Observer’s cutest dog contest has officially come to a close.
Out 81 nomations for adorable pups around Wake, Durham, Orange, Chatham or Johnston counties, one has been crowned the top dog in the Triangle area.
After over 18,000 votes from N&O readers, Boogie, a 3.5-year-old rescue dog from Durham, won the contest and bragging rights of being named the winner.
Though there could only be one winner, we still wanted to spotlight the other fetching furry friends who were finalists in the competition.
Here is a full list of the 20 pups who made it to our final round of voting for our cutest dog contest.
Finalists in our cutest dog in the Triangle contest
Boogie (3.5), our contest winner, is an American shepherd and poodle mix from Durham. The “incredibly cuddly” dog is a big fan of seeing his own reflection in the mirror.
Gulliver (3.5), our runner up, is a chiweenie from Raleigh. He loves sniff-safari excursions and olfactory educational experiences.
Goose (4 months) is a miniature bernedoodle from Raleigh. His favorite hobbies are meeting new people and dogs, and eating things that aren’t food.
Lucy (9) is a pug from Raleigh. She is a three-time cancer survivor who loves loves barking at the trash truck, eating strawberries, taking naps, and watching the Carolina Hurricanes play hockey on TV.
Pepper (1.5) is a pug from Raleigh who loves to play fetch more than anything.
Evanston (3) is a schnoodle from Morrisville. He was named after his owners’ college town.
Tahoe (6) is a terrier from Chapel Hill who loves to sunbathe.
Wallace (6 months) is a golden retriever from Raleigh who loves to run after tennis balls but not retrieve them.
Uki (5) is a husky, pit bull and boxer mix from Raleigh who loves going on long walks and meeting people.
Olive (6) is a miniature beagle. She was rescued from a breeding operation after being forced to deliver several litters. Her human says her hobby is “making a variety of interesting odors.”
Marple (4) is a foxhound mix from Chapel Hill. Her owner says: “Living with Marple is like living with a grad student. She is always on alert, trying to stay on top of what is happening, who is doing what and nervous when things change.”
Ted (15) is a mutt from Durham. He loves eating peanut butter, and he always licks his paws after eating it.
Sara (13) is a beagle, boxer and lab mix. She was a rescue from the Wake County SPCA.
Pogue (4) is a cocker spaniel from Cary. Pogue loves hiding biscuits.
Coco (11) is a golden retriever from Raleigh. Her human says “she loves to sneak into the back creek when we’re not watching.”
Lacey (1.5) is a miniature schnauzer from Apex. She likes to play fetch with a tennis ball and loves belly rubs.
Gio Versace (6 months) is a papillion from Cary who likes watching WRAL.
Bodhi (14 months) is a Welsh terrier from Cary. His favorite hobby is playing with his older brother, Loki.
Tyrion (7) is a pekingese from Raleigh who likes watching football and napping.
Benji (1) is a miniature dachshund from Cary. His human says “he is a tiny, cuddly, people lover but has a bark triple his size!”
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