Folks, it's time. After almost 500 entries that had us squeeing uncontrollably at our desks, we've narrowed it down to 50 mega-adorable dogs for your voting pleasure. Get clicking (and remember, you can vote once every 24 hours from one IP address) and start making bets on the winner, because there's a lot at stake! Voting for this round closes on March 14–and on March 16, we'll announce the Top 25 finalists.

Voting is now closed! Voting for the Top 25 will start tomorrow (March 16). Stay tuned!