And the 2011 7x7 Dog Poll Winner Is...
We've always known San Francisco to be a dog-lovin' city, but the heights of our collective obsession really became apparent in this year's 7x7 Dog Poll. The 2011 class of canine cuties inspired more than 25,000 votes, as well as a crop of dog-dedicated Twitter feeds, Facebook fan pages and Flickr accounts. (Also, it must be noted that only in SF would a dog be named Jpeg. We're hoping that we get a CSS, a jQuery and a .Gif next year).
We picked the original 50 doggie finalists a few weeks ago by photo alone, narrowing it down from over 400 submissions. And the final 7 candidates -- who represented a great range of pooches from large to small, puppy to old-timer -- each had their own lively fan bases.
It was an extremely tight race to the finish, but in the end, Toaster's teddy bear charm won him the title of San Francisco's Cutest Dog by just a couple hundred votes. Runner up was Biggie, a small fry we'd like to play fetch with immediately.
As San Francisco's Cutest Dog, Toaster will reign as the Grand Marshall at April 16th's DogFest Pet Procession and Carnival, a must-attend event for the city's dog lovers. Also, he'll be getting a full-blown glamour-shoot, courtesy of dog photographer, Court Leve, which we'll publish on 7x7.com.
Congrats to Toaster! We hope to see all the dogs who competed in this year's Dog Poll at DogFest in April.
Woof!
what a bunch of bullshit. kevin rose fixed contest.
By on January 09, 2012
Congrats to Toaster... winning from 25,000 votes in not easy. Good job!
By on July 25, 2011
what a cutie!
By on May 23, 2011
toaster's win was inevitable, given his parents' internet-fame, so it was never a fair fight. he's definitely NOT the cutest dog in SF! but congrats nonetheless.
Google
By on April 12, 2011
I loved toaster from day one! Kevin- what breed is he and where can I get one!?
By on April 04, 2011
Toaster is so cute! Do you know what breed this dog is?
By on April 04, 2011
come on people. cute looking, stoned looking, hairy or hairless, dogs provide joy and happiness and endless cuddle time to their owners and friends.
it was fun to have a few minutes of creative avoidance to look at all the wonderful breeds. Our city is full of wonderful dogs and it was great to look at a few. maybe next year ill enter my mexican hairless and we can see how far chalula gets.
in the meantime congrats Toaster, now go hump a leg in victory!
By on April 04, 2011
Why are the vituperative comments always posted by anonymous? Sour grapes! It's a little contest with no cash prize. All the dogs were cute in their fashion. Sheesh!
By on April 04, 2011
I was ok with the other 6, only.
By on April 02, 2011
Yes, his parent works in web, but the dog is hands down adorable. For the record, I follow Kevin Rose & he may have mentioned the contest twice, at most! How many times did the other competitors ask their friends & family to vote? Only once? More likely once a day!
In my mind what brings this contest into question are the malicious comments in this thread.
The dog is cute [period].
Congrats Toaster, Darya & Kevin!
By on April 02, 2011
Yes, his parent works in web, but the dog is hands down adorable. For the record, I follow Kevin Rose & he may have mentioned the contest twice, at most! How many times did the other competitors ask their friends & family to vote? Only once? More likely once a day!
In my mind what brings this contest into question are the malicious comments in this thread.
The dog is cute [period].
Congrats Toaster, Darya & Kevin!
By on April 02, 2011
one of the most ugliest dogs i've ever seen. how is this cute?
By on April 02, 2011
Charlie or Rory should have won!
By on April 01, 2011
If Toaster didn't win, Kevin Rose might have wanted to re-think his career!
By on April 01, 2011
Funny how a dog from a breeder won an SPCA sponsored contest. LAME!
By on April 01, 2011
I'm glad they got ppl on reddit to vote. Next time, I will just write a script that will continually change IP addresses and vote. This is a crock of shit. Good job 7x7 this was a BS contest all along. Good job maintaining the facade. The real contest was between mr. bennet and biggie. You write a rag. Grow a fucking backbone.
By on April 01, 2011
As one of Toaster's owners, Biggie was my fav (outside of toast of course), look forward to meeting a bunch of you soon!
Kevin
By on April 01, 2011
Congrats Toaster!! You are super cute!
PS. Good job Kevin! I went on almost everyday to vote! Voting for a contest for San Fran, all the way over here in Pennsylvania. Lol
I would love to get showered by toaster kisses if we ever did meet! If you come and do a diggnation over here in Philly or NYC! (hint-hint) ;)
By on April 01, 2011
Wow! You're just now realizing that life is rigged? Get over it and endeavor to persevere and excel...All the best, BoogerRed
By on April 01, 2011
Thanks everyone so much! I love each and every one of you and promise to shower you with puppy kisses if we ever meet.
Maybe I'll celebrate today by eating an entire roll of toilet paper http://instagr.am/p/WE6g/
p.s. Biggie, great game! You were tough competition. Are you by chance related to Yoda? We Ewoks are friends with the Jedi.
By on April 01, 2011
Congrats to Toaster... As Biggie's owner, this was a tough competition and it's nice to know that Biggie is officially the SECOND CUTEST DOG IN SF :)
What a close race, though!
By on April 01, 2011
SF got Toastered!
Congrats, lil' man... and thanks to all our furry little friends in the city who manage to stay cute, calm and composed every day of the year.
Hope to see you all in Duboce Park on Sat, April 16th for Dogfest!
By on April 01, 2011
He won because he's the cutest dog.. Be happy that these dogs receive so much love and stop whining.
By on April 01, 2011
it's not that cute! and it won't be that cute in a couple of years. toaster won because of his parents. period.
By on April 01, 2011
The dog is really cute. Get over it.
By on April 01, 2011
yo check the date - maybe toaster's victory is just an april fool's joke?
By on April 01, 2011
Who was third place?
By on April 01, 2011
agreed!
By on April 01, 2011
toaster's win was inevitable, given his parents' internet-fame, so it was never a fair fight. he's definitely NOT the cutest dog in SF! but congrats nonetheless.
By on April 01, 2011
Toaster is such a cutie! I was a biggie fan, but Toaster's like a big teddy bear
By on April 01, 2011
Yay Toaster! He's so incredibly cute! I love him.
By on April 01, 2011
Of course Toaster won. He's Kevin Rose's dog!
By on April 01, 2011
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