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IS YOUR pooch cute enough to win you a car?
Next weekend is your chance to prove it.
PETstock is looking for Australia's cutest dog.
The Bendigo community is invited to visit the Hattam Street store on Saturday or Sunday, while their leashed buddy poses for a photograph.
A local store winner will recieve a $250 PETstock gift card and progress to the state final.
A state winner will receive a $1000 PETstock gift card and get the chance to compete at the national final.
National finalists will be judged by an expert panel, with Australia's cutest dog winning their owner a luxury-spec Renault Koleos 4x2 Petrol CTV Bose Edition valued at $34,990.
Bendigo store manager Cameron Hyatt said the team was expecting lots of entrants for the competition.
"We want to see our local pooches working it for the camera and showcasing their best features for the judges, so a dog from Bendigo can go all the way to the top," he said.
"This is a chance to celebrate the natural beauty of Australia’s dogs in their many varied forms.
"There is no winning formula, but if there’s one piece of advice I can give entrants, it’s to encourage your dog to showcase their personality.
"We want to see puppy dog eyes in the photos."
Mr Hyatt said the national prize was a bonus to go alongside owning Australia's cutest dog.
"Getting out on the weekends and enjoying time with our pets is important, so we hope this fantastic car will inspire some great adventures," he said.
Photographs will be taken from 10am to 2pm on both days.
PETstock offers a huge range of products for furry, feathery and scaly buddies.
Customers can take advantage of 20 per cent off all super premium foods across the weekend, as PETstock celebrates its birthday catalogue sale.
For more information about the Australia’s Cutest Dog competition, visit www.petstock.com.au/acd