The Weimaraner Rescue of Texas is excited to present the 2026 Calendar Photo Contest!
We know our Weimaraners are super photogenic and full of crazy antics, so let’s make 2026 calendar stars! Submit your best photo of a Weimaraner Rescue of Texas Alumni, current WRT foster, or WRT Volunteer Owned Weimaraner for a chance to be in our 2026 calendar. Next, share with your family and friends and get votes to put your dog on top!! Each vote costs $1, and all proceeds will go towards caring for rescued WRT Weimaraners.
Prizes
The 25 photos with the most votes will appear in the calendar as detailed below. Each will also get a complimentary calendar and will be highlighted on our Facebook page during their featured month. WRT reserves the right to change month assignment based on any holiday themed photos that win in the contest.
- Cover – Most votes
- January 2026* – 2nd most votes
- February 2026* - 3rd most votes
- March 2026* - 4th most votes
- April 2026* - 5th most votes
- May 2026* - 6th most votes
- June 2026* - 7th most votes
- July 2026* - 8th most votes
- August 2026* - 9th most votes
- September 2026* - 10th most votes
- October 2026* - 11th most votes
- November 2026* - 12th most votes
- December 2026* - 13th most votes
- January 2026 photo collage – 14th – 25th most votes
Rules
- Photo submissions are between 12:00:00 AM (Central Time) on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 and 11:59:59 PM (Central Time) on Thursday, July 31, 2025.
- Voting is between 12:00:00 AM (Central Time) on Friday, August 1, 2025 and 11:59:59 PM (Central Time) on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
- Contest ends at 11:59:59 PM (Central Time) on Sunday, August 31, 2025. All winners will be notified after the contest closes.
- Each photo submission costs $10. You may only win one of the calendar prizes per dog entered. The same dog may not win two prizes.
- Each vote costs $1. Please see the Prizes page for top vote prizes.
- If you submit a photo, you will be able to send links to friends and family to encourage voting. On your submitted photo’s page, there is a “share” button that you may use to share on social media to encourage voting.
- WRT has final approval on all photos submitted and reserves the right to remove any photo with inappropriate content. You MUST submit a photo with the correct resolution to the contest to ensure that the photo is able to be used. An alternate photo may be requested if the original photo is not of the appropriate quality to include in the calendar.
- Depending on the theme in your photo, your photo may be used for a different month than the votes reflect. (For example - if your photo is fall themed and your number of votes would make you fall in February - your photo may be used for a fall month such as October or November. The calendar artist reserves the right to use the photos as best fits the theme of the calendar.
- Weimaraner Rescue of Texas is a 501(c)(3) and donations are tax deductible per the applicable laws.
Photos Submission FAQ's
What dogs are allowed?
Photos are required to have at least one Weimaraner owned/fostered by a WRT Volunteer or an adopted dog owned by anyone that is a WRT Alumni. If you have a photo with multiple dogs, please make sure the Weimaraner is the main focus of the photo. No humans please.
What photos are not allowed?
Photos with humans are not allowed. No photos of dogs with red or glowing eyes will be approved. Also, photos should not show any potentially offensive type collars, including shock, prong or choke collars.
Can I submit a photo in black & white or sepia toned? Or must all photos be in color?
You may submit photos in either black & white, sepia toned, or color.
What quality of photo must I submit to ensure it will be good enough for the calendar?
Photos must be at least 200dpi. Photos of lesser resolution may result in a photo that can’t be resized for the calendar. If you have any concerns, doubts, or would like to have confirmation that your photos are an appropriate size, please send to
photos@9speedcreative.com.
Does WRT need the rights to my photos?
Yes, and when you submit your photos in the 2026 Weimaraner Rescue of Texas Calendar Photo Contest, the photos become the property of WRT, and WRT reserves the rights to edit the photos if necessary.
What about professional photos or photos taken by others?
You must own the rights to your photos in order to submit in the contest. If you have professional photos or photos taken by others, you must have authorization in writing from the rights owner. Said authorization will need to be submitted upon request.
Weimaraner Rescue of Texas, Inc. is an all-volunteer 501(c)(3), non-profit, charitable organization
Since 1989, our small group of volunteers has saved over 5,000 Weimaraners from suffering and death. We exist solely on donations and fund raising efforts. Every penny of our proceeds pays for veterinary care, food, boarding, and essential expenses.
OUR MISSION is the rescue, rehabilitation, and placement of Weimaraners from animals shelters, found stray, abandoned, neglected, and abused. We educate the public on responsible pet ownership, and we promote spay/neuter. We are dedicated to end the tragedy of pet over-population by opposing puppy mills, pet stores selling live animals, and irresponsible over-breeding of companion animals.