Farm family dog – Snap Sunday competition
The Ulster Farmers’ Union Snap Sunday competition returns, kick starting 2026 with a very special edition – the farm family dog.
What is a farm family dog?
A farm family dog is a pet, owned by the farm family, but it doesn’t do farm work like the trustee farm dog. The farm family dog tends to be lacking in the area of livestock skills, but has talents in other areas such as playing ball and snoozing on the sofa.
Pictured is UFU president William Irvine and his farm family dog Tess, looking for a belly rub mid photoshoot.
How to enter
The competition is open to everyone, members and non-members. To enter, simply send us a photo of your farm family dog via WhatsApp. You can also feature in the photograph if you wish and please include your dog’s name and your name in the entry message.
Below are the contact details for the UFU communications team, please feel free to send your image to one of their contact numbers.
- Niamh McGovern: 07345 704 083
- Katherine McIldowney: 07345 995 141
- Rebecca McClenaghan: 07917 457 141
Closing date
Closing date for entries is Sunday 1 February. The top four entries will be posted on Facebook later that week for you to vote for your favourite. The winning entry will be shared on the UFU social media channels and UFU Watch (in Farming Life), and the photographer will receive a UFU soft shell jacket. Good luck!