The Pet Photography Awards Reveal Their Most Memorable Dog Photos To Date
For the past seven years, the Pet Photography Awards have been shining a spotlight on one very special subject: dogs. During that time, the competition has grown into a well-loved celebration of the joy, humor, and character that dogs bring into everyday life. From fast-paced action shots to quiet, emotional portraits, these images show dogs exactly as we know them — honest, expressive, and full of life.
To mark this journey, a special dog-only collection has been created. Photographers from all over the world submitted their work, resulting in thousands of powerful, funny, and touching images. After careful selection, 40 standout photos were chosen as the finest dog images ever featured in the awards.
Each photo tells its own story. Some capture clumsy playfulness, others show calm confidence or deep loyalty. There are moments of mischief, bursts of energy, and peaceful scenes that reflect the strong bond between dogs and the people who love them.
Together, these images highlight why dogs hold such an essential place in our lives - not just as pets, but as companions who share our routines, moods, and memories. This collection is more than a visual showcase. It is a tribute to dogs in all their forms and personalities, seen through the eyes of talented photographers who understand them best.
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Photo By Sanna Sander

Photo By Bridget Davey

Photo By Sabina Weber

Photo By Regine Jensen

Photo By Celine Robel

Photo By Alicja Zmysłowska

Photo By Veronika Šandorová

Photo By Kirsty Antunovich


Photo By Aysun Ruhle

Photo By Dalia Fichmann

Photo By Katie Brockman

Photo By Ginger Wick

Photo By Carolyn Bray

Photo By Esther Rybczynski

Photo By Céline Hagelauer

Photo By Lenne Renders

Photo By Regine Jensen

Photo By Shandess Griffin

Photo By Sharron Kerr

Photo By Stephanie Dalman

Photo By Anna Mannermaa

Photo By Emma Steel

Photo By Janneke De Graaf

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Photo By Laurie Vermiere

Photo By Kateřina Pavlíková

Photo By Aleksandra Szaniewska

Photo By Anne Geier

Photos By Wren Louise Sell

Photo By Amy Johnson

Photo By Cindy Mayes

Photo By Renate Zuidema

Photo By Jo Howell

Photo By Denisa Albaniová


Photo By Alice Loder

Photo By Elke Vogelsang

Photo By Emma Boyle

Photo By Emma Boyle

This dog-centered collection stands as a celebration of expression, movement, and connection seen through photography. By bringing together carefully chosen images from years of submissions, it shows how dogs naturally create moments worth capturing, whether through humor, calm presence, or raw emotion.
The photographs do not rely on perfection but on honesty, highlighting everyday scenes that feel familiar to anyone who has shared life with a dog. Taken together, these images reflect why dogs continue to be a powerful source of inspiration for photographers and why their presence remains so meaningful across cultures and continents.