GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (Michigan News Source) – A star is born in West Michigan as Charlie the golden retriever becomes one of America’s Next Top Dog Models.

The contest is sponsored by the makers of BarkBox.

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Charlie’s owners say the picture they submitted was a goofy one but it caught the eyes of the judges.

The golden from Zeeland won $500, a professional photo shoot, and of course, toys and treats.

His photo will also be featured in BARK’s promotional material.