Thank You for Participating in the
2026 Farm Dog of the Year Contest!
The entries are in and the votes have been cast!
Thank you to all of our Farm Bureau members who shared their beloved farm dogs and the stories of the many ways they support life on California farms and ranches—and to everyone who cast a vote for this year’s People's Choice Award!
We loved meeting your four-legged companions and appreciate everyone who helped make this year’s contest a success.
Stay tuned as we announce the winners of the 2026 California Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year Contest!
Grand Prize: $1,000
1st Runner-Up: $500
2nd Runner-Up: $250
People’s Choice $100
Paws with purpose: California's top farm dogs
Story by Linda DuBois Photos by Frank Rebelo
They’re hardworking helpers, tackling the tough tasks that come with life on farms and ranches. They’re also loyal companions, bringing happiness—and often a bit of mischief—to daily rural living.
These are the tail-wagging champions of the California Farm Bureau’s 2025 Farm Dog of the Year contest.
With support from Nationwide and open to Farm Bureau members, the competition invites participants to share photos and answer a few questions about their cherished farm dogs. The top winner received a $1,000 Grand Prize, with additional prizes of $500 for First Place, $250 for Second and $100 for Third.
Willy, a miniature long-haired dachshund from Shasta County, is the 2025 winner of the annual California Farm Bureau Farm Dog of the Year contest.
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