Nominations are open in the search for South Australia’s cutest dog: Could it be this little sausage dog?

Those sweet faces, puppy-dog eyes and wagging tails are impossible not to love. Nominations are now open in the search for the most adorable dog in the whole state.

We can all agree you would have to be barking mad to not love dogs!

Those sweet faces, puppy-dog eyes and wagging tails are impossible not to fall for.

Whether you’re a passionate pawrent or even a spare human, there’s no denying that a four-legged friend can be the best edition to your family.

The Advertiser is embarking on the nearly impossible task of finding South Australia’s cutest dog for 2025.

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Last year, it was Bonnie the teacher’s pet who stole the state’s hearts in her day job as Mary MacKillop College’s wellbeing dog.

Now it is time to find SA’s next top dog.

Nominate your fur-bestie via the form below.

Nominations will close on Tuesday, February 25 at 8am with finalists being put to a vote.

You must be a subscriber to vote.

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Could Lottie the dachshund be the state’s cutest pup?

This summer has looked a little different for 23-year-old Charlie Hayes.

While past years have seen her sipping cocktails and socialising, things have changed since she became a full-time mother to her adorable dachshund named Lottie.

Having grown up with plenty of furry-friends, Miss Hayes has always been a dog-person but said taking on her own pup has been a whole new ballpark.

“I take her everywhere I go … but I go out a lot less now,” Miss Hayes said.

“You can’t just be thinking of yourself, you have to be think about her too.

“But, yeah, getting a puppy is a lot of work.”

Charlie Hayes and puppy, Lottie at Brighton Beach. Picture: RoyVPhotography

Lottie loves a walk with human Charlie Hayes at Brighton Beach. Picture: RoyVPhotography

While the tiny pooch has had her fair share of “accidents” and has developed a liking to chewing her mum’s Birkenstocks, Lottie is still the apple of Miss Hayes’ eye and is well and truly becoming accustomed to her “princess” lifestyle.

The Adelaide University law student has even passed on her own name to her new best friend, with ‘Lottie’ being a variation of Miss Hayes’ full name, Charlotte.

Charlie Hayes and Lottie are inseparable. Picture: RoyVPhotography

“I have sausage dog socks, I have a sausage dog T-shirt … definitely this is my child,” the first time mum said.

“I think when you get a dog, you have to research the dog and get a dog that suits your lifestyle.

“She suits mine because they are very dependent and love being around their owners.”

Originally published as Nominations are open in the search for South Australia’s cutest dog: Could it be this little sausage dog?