2025 UKC Coonhound World Championship Pick 'Em Game
Deadline to play is September 25 at 5 PM EDT.
September 18, 2025
Choose your five picks that you think will make it all the way to the Coonhound World Championship Finals. Pick your 5 and see how you stack up. BONUS: Current Coonhound Bloodlines subscribers can pick an extra dog!
Vote by September 25 at 5 PM EDT
- Each person will be allowed to pick five (5) hounds out of the 108 that have advanced to the Coonhound World Championship Finals Weekend to be on their team. Those hounds will accrue points, depending on how far they advance.
- As a bonus to Coonhound Bloodlines subscribers, they will be allowed to pick an additional dog for their team, giving an added advantage. To be eligible for the additional pick, you will need to have an up-to-date subscription to Coonhound Bloodlines by the time voting closes on Thursday, September 25.
- Remember to write down your picks, because after you submit them, you will not be able to see them!
The points will be earned as follows:
1 Point for every dog advancing past the first round
5 Points for every dog advancing past the second round
10 Bonus Points to every dog you have in the Final Cast
20 Points awarded to anyone who selects the 2025 UKC Coonhound World Championship Winner
The prize is as follows:
1 entry to the UKC 2026 Winter Classic OR 2026 UKC Autumn Oaks
Good luck!
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