1/32I think my dog is the cutest because... His looks may be deceiving, but he can get up to crazy mischief behind closed doors and give you an adorable innocent look afterwards. Yvette Martins
The NT News Cute Dog Competition gallery, Monday and Tuesday
THE NT News is searching for the Territory’s most adorable canine in our Cute Dog Comp. We have received many entries and this is gallery #5. You can keep checking for new galleries as they’re published
2/32Leni is the cutest dog because she has a head that looks like a teddy bear and a human-like personality. She loves napping, going to the beach and hunting lizards. Madison McDonald.
3/32Rocco, 7, likes to poke his tongue out when he is lying down, He also loves using office chair legs as pillows, my cutie. Kyrra
4/32Gup is the cutest because he thinks he’s human. He drives, goes to restaurants, worries about weight and loves to hear about the NT News. Jéssica Amaral
5/32My name is Ruby. I’m a four year old heeler Cross from North Darwin (Moil) and a staunch Magpie supporter. I love this suburb and run and walk with Dad. I love seeing the Magpie geese in the Moil Park and up on the neighbourhood roofs. John Delaney
6/32My mum said I’m handsome I continually hold her to ransom I’m a 2yr old Kelpie named Dave and I know I’m her fave!! Fiona Edis
7/32Archie, 9 weeks old. His face says it all. Cheeky and a very funny personality. Isabella Chin.
8/32This is Louie, he’s a 1 year old French Bulldog. He likes to ignore you when you call his name and his ears have been this size since he was born! Hazel Cropper
9/32This is Evie. She’s a 3 year old miniature dachshund. I think she is the cutest because every time I get home she wets herself and when I go to sleep she always jumps up and digs herself to the bottom of the bed. Brooke Revell
10/32My name’s Harper and I love going for a walk, especially when I roll around in muddy puddles! I also clearly rock a hamburger harness. April Hines
11/32Silva is an absolute champion he loves his beach walks he’s also very good yard dog also very very loyal. Is Darwin champion in fetching frisbee. He also does 360 in the air. Laura Streicher
12/32Hi, my name is Sicario and I’m only 7 months old. I am a Rottweiler who loves swimming, beach walks and the Territory lifestyle. Here I am visiting the Nightcliff foreshore with my parents. My favourite thing in life, apart from getting cuddles, is to chew all my mom and dads restricted items including mum’s plants and dad’s tools. Cameron Mitchell.
13/32This is Kodi – my border collie, at 4 months. He just loves helping in the garden and getting dirty. He’s now just over a year old and still loves helping in the garden, playing Frisbee, soccer and cuddling his toys. Lyn M Duckworth
14/32Reedus McManus is an American Akita. Fiona McManus
15/32His name is Freddie Blue. He’s mini aussie bulldog. 7months old. Karmen Koiv
16/32Hi, this is Zed, a goofy 4 month old puppy who loves water and playing with his sisters. He loves his panda stuffed toy and loves cuddles. He will be a very gentle giant when he grow up. Irish
17/32Liebling is a German Shepherd X, with the good looks of Rin-Tin-Tin and the intelligence of the Labrador Retriever he is crossed with. Cathy Peters
18/32He might be a little dog but he has a big hart Ned is a chihuahua x pomeranian And also my best friend. Penny Brown
19/32Golden retriever Cookie is welcoming cycling team visiting my place, She’s the cutest.! Jav Ebra
20/32White German Shepherd male 18 months named Snow. He has the speed of 48km/h, loyal, extremely intelligent and lovely! Family Ebrahimpour Atousa
21/32Our baby, Toby, rescued from death at 3 weeks is now 1 years old. Very active and does he’s up most to please, can talk if anxious, cry if hurt, sits up like a human and can catch flies in mid air. Plays inside with his toys!! (Too hot outside) Has two short paws at the front and two long legs at the back. To us he’s the best! Angela McMahon
22/32Rolo is a 2yo Maltese x Bearded Collie. He’s the cutest dog ever because he makes us laugh everyday, he’s incredibly friendly, and he loves cuddles! Lucia Gerrie
23/32My name is MJ and I am a short haired Chihuahua. On my daily walk on the Darwin Esplanade a couple were having a heated argument and when I walked past, they stopped arguing and were going crazy for me, that’s how cute I am. Tanja Hirvonen
24/32Cooper, shar pei, 2 years old. People call me ugly but my mum says I’m cute! Samantha Porra
25/32This is Koda...abandoned in a gutter as a pup, we adopted him from the RSPCA when we originally went to foster. Janelle O’Shannessy
26/32This is Bear (AKA Bear-Bum-Blohm). He’s so cute and gentle he can hold a raw egg in his mouth without breaking it. However, if you come in our yard uninvited, there’s a good chance bear won’t be so cute and gentle. Sonja Jebbink
27/32This is Dyson! He’s the best boy in Darwin we think and does a great job of cleaning up. He’s got his best smile on for this portrait. Sue Dibbs
28/32Bella came into our lives after we lost one of our other dogs to cancer, helping us through a terrible time. Janelle O’Shannessy
29/32Luna is a new dog. 10 wks old. She is happy, full of fun and searches for adventures and she can make you laugh so hard. Especially after losing 2 dogs you have had for 10yrs and pass away. Cute puppies are so easy to love and make everyone smile and be happy. Robert Thorn
30/32Our dog Blossom, is a beautiful example of the true “Darwin Special”. A real fighter, survivor, little ratbag and truly living up to her name. Stephen Mulholland
31/32Hi we’re the Adams family and this is Pugsly, he is cute all over with a pushed in face, curly tail and wrinkles, soooooo cute! Claire and Andrew Adams
32/32Vada from Howard Springs. She loves rounding up chickens and chasing storms. More recently she has been succumbed to big sister duties and endless hugs. Annette Joseland
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