MISS & MR. UNIVERSE CANINE PAGEANT

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Please follow these instructions to prepare and submit your 50-second videos and corresponding photos for each category: National Costume, Swimwear, and Evening Wear. All media should be horizontal (16:9) and should not include humans or other dogs, advertisements, branding, or AI-generated content. Props and music are allowed.

- 3 videos (one per category)
 - Each video duration: approximately 50 seconds
 - Orientation: horizontal (16:9)
 - Content: your dog modeling the specified category
 - No humans or other dogs visible
 - No advertisements or social media branding
 - No AI-generated elements
 - Safe, costumes or outfits (if used)
 - Optional: dog-safe props
 - Optional: background music (ensure it is non-distracting and royalty-free or properly licensed)
- 3 photos (one per category)
 - Orientation: horizontal (16:9 preferred; landscape)
 - Clear, high-quality images showcasing the category look
 - No humans or other dogs visible
 - No AI-generated elements
 - Optional: minimal editing (lighting/color correction) but keep authenticity

-Submit a beautiful photo of your dog naked. 

Please note the official submission deadlines for the Miss & Mr Universe Canine Pageant 2026. To ensure smooth production and timely judging, all videos and photos must be submitted well in advance of the crowning night, which will take place in November 2026.

Category and Deadline Schedule:
- Natural Beauty Photo Contest: Due by 08/01/2026
- National Costume: Due by 08/08/2026
- Swimwear: Due by 08/22/2026
- Evening Wear: Due by 09/05/2026

Relevance to Theme: Judges will assess how well the costume represents a specific nation. The clarity and accuracy of the national representation are key.

Originality & Creativity: Judges look for unique concepts and innovative interpretations of the national theme. A costume that stands out from the rest and shows a clever approach will score highly.

Craftsmanship & Quality: Attention to detail, durability and the overall construction of the costume are important factors. Extra points may be awarded for homemade elements and effort.

Design & Visual Impact: The overall visual appeal and “wow factor” of the costume, including the use of colors, patterns, and accessories, are considered.

Welcome to the National Costume, Swimwear, and Evening Wear judging process. Our winners are selected through two parts:

Judges Panel: A dedicated panel scores each entry on all criteria from 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest. The finalist in each category is determined by the total score from the judges.
People’s Choice (Natural Beauty Photo Contest): Friends and family vote online to help decide the winners in this contest.

How the final winner is determined
After I receive the votes, I will add the votes from each of the categories.
The dog with the highest total score will be crowned as the winner.
Important: The Natural Beauty Photo Contest votes will not affect the overall score. They are for the People’s Choice in that specific contest only and do not influence the judges’ scoring or the final category winners.
Scores will be revealed at the end of the pageant. Transparency is very important to our organization.

Important notes
The names of our judges will be revealed as soon as they submit their scores.
All judging is conducted fairly and transparently to celebrate talent, confidence, and creativity.

During November 2026, The Canine Universe celebrates the biggest virtual pageant, where our furry stars take center stage. On this special night, people and Canine from around the world will have the opportunity to view all the videos submitted by contestants, followed by a virtual coronation to announce the winners.

Winners to be announced on Crowning Night

- Miss Universe Canine 2026
 - 1st Runner-Up 2026
 - 2nd Runner-Up 2026
 - Best National Costume 2026

- Mr. Universe Canine 2026
 - 1st Runner-Up 2026
 - 2nd Runner-Up 2026
 - Best National Costume 2026

- Natural Beauty Photo Contest winner (announced during Crowning Night)

We’re thrilled to announce fantastic prizes for the Miss & Mr. Universe Canine Pageant 2026:

King and Queen:
 Crown
 Sash
 Amazon gift card valued at $60.00
 Plus additional prizes to be announced closer to Crowning Night

1st Runner-Up, 2nd Runner-Up, and National Costume winner:
 Winning sash
 Additional prizes to be announced as we approach Crowning Night

Stay tuned for more exciting announcements as we get closer to the big night. Thank you for supporting the Canine Universe!