Hey CBRR&R Friends,
It’s me—Quincy, your furry and fabulous spokesdog for the 2027 CBRR&R Calendar!
Our annual photo contest is open, and we’re calling on all Chesapeake Bay Retrievers to submit their best photos. Show us your favorite action shots, swimming adventures, goofy moments, hunting partners, and adorable puppy faces for a chance to be featured in the 2027 CBRR&R Calendar—our biggest fundraiser of the year!
Here’s what you need to know:
Submitting Your Photos:Up to 2 photos per dog
Dogs only—no humans
Horizontal (landscape) photos are best
Submit the original, unedited, uncropped photo — send us the original file!
Use the highest resolution available (typically over 1 MB)
Have a favorite vertical (portrait) photo? Don't count it out! Send us a message—we'll review the quality and let you know if we can accept it.
Once your photo is approved:
Want to Reserve a Calendar Day?
Win a Feature Month in the Calendar!
Pre-Order Your Calendar:Don't miss your chance to support rescue and see your beautiful Chessie in print.
Upload your photos today and get those tails wagging!
Love & Licks,Quincy
& the 2027 Calendar Committee
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We're looking forward to seeing your dogs!
Rules
- Dogs only—no humans. ALL Photos with humans will be rejected.
- Submit the original, unedited, uncropped photos. Cropped and edited photos will be rejected.
- All entries must be the original work of the entrant. If a professional photographer took your photo, you must own the copyright to the photograph or have written permission to use it from the photographer before submitting the photo. If you don't own the copyright, please email permission to giveteam@cbrrescue.org before submitting the photo to the contest.
- Professional photos with watermarks will not be accepted. A photographer credit will be made on the calendar page but not on the photo itself. All professional photos must be submitted without watermarks.
- Each photo submission entry will be approved for content, quality and pixels. Once approved, it will appear on the website!
- Photos must be high resolution (to work for the calendar). That means REALLY BIG files! A minimum of 300 dpi is the tech info. Check out this article for help on what the means. If you're using a cell phone, set your camera for the highest resolution photos possible and hold it horizontally!
- Horizontal (landscape) photos are recommended. Have a favorite vertical (portrait) photo? Don't count it out! Send us a message—we'll review the quality and let you know if we can accept it.
- All photos will be reviewed for proper format before being posted for a vote. If you're using a cell phone, set your camera for the highest resolution photos possible and hold it horizontally!
- Each vote is a tax-deductible donation of $2 to CBRR&R.
- If your photo quality is too poor and is rejected, we'll try to reach out and let you know why. Please be sure to check your email to see the rejection emails from our volunteers. You'll have an opportunity to correct the photo, but no refunds on votes will not be given if you submit votes to a photo which can't be replaced. If we can’t reach you, your photo may be moved to an available “reserve a day” slot somewhere in the calendar.
- Yes, you can submit a photo with multiple dogs but they will not reproduce as well. We suggest no more than two dogs per photo, with the dogs placed close together.
- The top photos with the most votes will be featured/printed as full page images in the 2027 CBRR&R Calendar. The cover photos and insert photos are chosen at the discretion of the editors.
- "Reserve a date" photos are available for $10 per date. First come, first served. And, no humans, please!
- Submitted photos may be shared on the CBRR&R page on Social Media, our website and in our Newsletter.
- Submissions are accepted by the editors and while a particular photo might win a "month" shot, if the photos does not meet production criteria, the editors reserve the right to move the photo to another location.
- CBRR&R reserves the right to modify or clarify any of the contest rules during the term of the contest without advance notice.
- Entries will be taken until midnight (11:59:59 PM Central Time) on Saturday, August 15, 2026
- Voting will BEGIN at 12:01 AM (Central Time) on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
- Voting will CLOSE at midnight (11:59:59 PM Central Time) on Saturday, September 26, 2026.
- Calendar pre-orders will close on November 1, 2026 on this site. Orders can be placed via PayPal on the cbrrescue.org page.
- No refunds will be issued including for votes or reserved dates that do not meet the standards. Votes may be transferred to other approved photos. Every effort will be made to correct photos.
Chesapeake Bay Retriever Relief & Rescue organization was created to educate the public about Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and dogs in general as well as to find homes for needy Chesapeakes.
Our mission is to do whatever we can to help Chesapeake Bay Retrievers and support their owners when they face challenges. Sometimes all that is needed it some guidance from a knowledgeable Chesapeake owner to help a dog stay in their home. CBRR&R also rescues CBRs who are found in shelters or in other difficult situations. Often dogs who come into our care have extensive medical needs and require funding to get them healthy and ready for their adoptive homes. Others stay in rescue for the remainder of their lives if they are not able to be adopted out for medical or other issues.
CBRR&R, like other non-profit organizations, operates from funds donated by folks willing to support the efforts of rescuers across the country. The organization is 100% volunteer led and run. We offer several fundraisers and events through the year. Visit our website at cbrrescue.org for more information.
Every year CBRR&R helps hundreds of Chessies in need. However, sometimes, there are dogs that need a little extra help. These Chessies might suffer from injuries or chronic illnesses, while others have been badly abused or neglected. As a result, they need special medical treatment, behavioral training and nurturing before they can find their own 'forever' homes.
The calendar voting booth is CBRR&R's largest fundraiser. All proceeds raised through this fundraiser go towards helping unwanted, neglected and abused Chesapeake Bay Retrievers throughout North America.
Our overall fundraising goal for this project is $35,000 with half being done through the voting and sales.
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