Entry to this competition has now closed. We will be opening voting to readers of Independent.ie shortly.

Simply submit a photo of your dog via this form and we will add it to our 'Your dog photos' gallery. (If you have already submitted your photo for another gallery, you will need to re-submit it for inclusion in the competition.)

Photos must be your own original work.

We will shortlist five finalists, and Independent.ie readers will vote for their favourite.

The winner will receive six months' supply of dog food, while there are also prizes of four months' and two months' supply up for grabs.

(The supply will be tailored to your dog's needs, so it doesn't matter if you own a St Bernard or a chihuahua!)

Best for My Dog is a new, high quality dog food, designed to support and strengthen your dog's metabolism, digestion and immune system.

Made from the most nutritious ingredients, Best for My Dog is rich in Omega -3 and -6 essential fatty acids, and is completely GMO-free. Best for My Dog is 100% natural and contains no added colourings, flavourings or preservatives.

A variety of ranges cater for every dog's needs, from puppies to active adult dogs.

If you order through www.bestformydog.com you can avail of free delivery on orders of over €40.

The competition closes on 31 October, 2009.

Please note this competition is open only to residents of the Republic of Ireland.

Terms and Conditions

1. First prize consists of six months’ supply of dog food from Best for My Dog. There are two runner up prizes of four months’ supply of dog food and two months’ supply of dog food. If for reasons beyond Best for My Dog's control, the prize specified in this promotion cannot be fulfilled, Best for My Dog will provide an alternative for equal value.

2. The Competition is open to anyone aged 18 or over and resident in the Republic of Ireland other than employees of Best for My Dog and Independent Digital, Independent.ie and their families, agents of Independent.ie and any third party included in this promotion.

3. Entrants must supply their full name, address, and email address, and other information which may be required such as telephone number or date of birth.

4. The online Independent.ie Photo Submission Competition runs from 14 October 2009 to 31 October 2008.

5. Judging for the Photo Submission Competition will take place on or before 30 November 2009, and the winners will be notified by email (a valid email address must be supplied).

6. Prize amounts (six months’ supply, four months’ supply and two months’ supply) will be determined by Best for My Dog.

7. By entering the Competition entrants warrant that they have taken the photograph in question and obtained all necessary consents, permissions etc in respect of the photograph. In the event of a dispute in relation to the winning photograph that shall be referred to their entrant and shall not be a matter for Independent Digital.

8. Subscribers must enter the Competition before the applicable closing date.

9. Incomplete, illegible or late entries will not be accepted. No responsibility will be accepted for entries lost or delayed in the course of transmission.

10. Persons not eligible to enter the on-line Independent.ie Competition include employees of Independent.ie or Unison.ie and their families, agents of Independent.ie and any third party included in this promotion.

11. The prize is non-transferable and cannot be redeemed for cash or any other equivalent.

12. Independent.ie reserve the right to substitute activities of an equivalent or greater value to those specified, should any part of the activity become unavailable.

13. The on-line Independent.ie Competition entries will be judged by a panel of judges to include representatives from Independent.ie and relevant third parties. The judge’s decision is final and no correspondence or communication will be entered into.

14. Winners must agree to participate in any promotional activities that may be organised by Independent.ie in connection with the giveaway.

15. Independent.ie reserves the right in its absolute discretion to disqualify any entrant, to add to or waive any rules without prior notice to the entrants or in the event of circumstance beyond the control of Independent.ie arising which in its opinion makes it desirable to cancel the competition at any stage.

16. To maximum extent permitted by law, Independent.ie is excluded from liability for any loss, damage or injury which might occur to the winner resulting from his or her acceptance of the prize.