Milk-Bone seeks first national 'SpokesDog'; voting ends Nov. 18

November 11, 8:14 PMPet ExaminerTeri Webster

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As speculation rages on about what kind of puppy President-Elect  Barack Obama will bring into the White House,  another national doggie role is waiting to be filled.
This one is for the first 'SpokesDog' for Milk-Bone.
Dogs across the nation have been digging for ways get the gig, complete with a $100,000 cash prize, and the chance to travel across the country doing photo shoots and making publicity appearances.
Seeing your mug on the Milk-Bone box (plus all the dog treats you can eat, no doubt), isn't too shabby, either.
In January, the contest kicked off with a cross-country road trip to  recruit the next SpokesDog.
To enter, pet parents were asked to submit photos or videos of their prized pooch caught in a Milk-Bone moment.
What defines a Milk-Bone moment?  Almost anything.
Some  dogs in the pictures balanced Milk-Bones on their noses.  What appears to be a Jack Russell Terrier is holding a Milk-Bone in its mouth in display of self-control not usually  seen in the breed.
Birthday hats, graduation caps, babies, wedding dresses, and a guitar  all became part and parcel to the Milk-Bone moments.
A beagle is reading a book (o.k., he's looking at it), and a bulldog is  taking a dip in a pool, wearing his Doggles (dog goggles).
Milk-Bones didn't have to be in the pictures, although product placement was popular.
One owner's  dog is sitting in a shopping cart while she holds a Milk-Bone box to the dog's face.
After viewing the photos, you can vote for your favorite here.
The contest is down to 100 finalists and voting ends Tuesday (Nov. 18).  The winner is expected to be named in January 2009.
In addition to the grand prize winner, the 99 runner-ups will receive digital cameras to capture more --what else-- Milk-Bone moments.
All of the contestants will be forever entered into the National Hall of Fame for Weird Dog People.
Before anyone gets upset, I'm also a card-holding member.
Here are some of the entrants:

Winston

Getting in on  the festivities at a birthday party.

Dyna

Part of her human mom's wedding day.

Tango

A male dog  that is secure in his masculinity.

Photos:  milkbone.com