The Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association wants to celebrate the unbreakable bond that exists between a dog and its owner by reviving the Best Black Belt Sporting Dog Photo Contest.
The contest is open to all dogs out on a sporting adventure in the 23 counties of Alabama’s Black Belt.
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