Think your dog has what it takes to be Chicago's Dog of Distinction? Register your dog online with the City Clerk's office by March 31, 2012 and your dog could earn the title of Chicago's first-ever Dog of Distinction! All dogs registered with the City since May 16, 2011 are automatically entered to win.

In April we'll choose 5 dogs at random to compete to be Chicago's Dog of Distinction. The public will have a chance to vote online for which dog they think deserves the honor. All finalists will receive great prize packages donated to the City from our program sponsors.

Special thanks to Chicago Civic Leader Kathy Posner for her creativity in developing the Dog of Distinction campaign!

Dog of Distinction Prize Packages!

1st Place Dog of Distinction Receives:

• Custom-designed Chicago dog tag with real rubies and topazes created by Sherry Bender of famed The Goldsmith, Ltd jewelers, valued at $2,000.
• Appearance in a 'WCIU, The U' TV ad
• Weekend stay at the Palmer House Hilton
• Photo shoot at Urban Out Sitters
• Feature story in Chicagoland Tails magazine

All Dog of Distinction Finalists Receive:

• Reservation for dog and owner to the exclusive Palmer House Hilton Dog Tea Party in the spring
• Shoreline Cruise dog-friendly architectural cruise for dog and owner
• Exclusive gift package filled with dog treats and accessories from Urban Out Sitters
• Chicagoland Tails gift package created just for Chicago's prize-winning dogs

Register Your Dog Here!

Official Rules

Watch this fun video to learn more about the Dog of Distinction Promotion!

Questions about the Dog of Distinction promotion? Contact the City Clerk Communications Department at 312-744-2507 or cityclerk@cityofchicago.org.

Watch this space for our Top 5 Dog of Distinction Finalists to be announced in April!

Special thanks to our community partners who donated all prizes to the City of Chicago: