For the past 12 years, The Kennel Club of the U.K. has held a Dog Photographer of the Year* competition. They announced their latest crop of winners this week, and they're all pretty amazing. Here are some of the best ones:
*Sadly, the photographers are humans, not dogs.
1. This relaxed pupper who has eyes that are basically impossible to say no to.
2. This very helpful doggo who helps military veterans with dementia.
3. This little gal who just wants to boop all the flowers.
4. This shepherd who takes his job very seriously!!!
5. This Wheaten Terrier who does a splash extremely well.
6. Oh my God, won't someone give this bloodhound some water and a yummy treat?
7. This loyal rescue dog who never leaves his owner's side.
8. This puppy boxer who is A VERY GOOD PUPPER.
9. This dog who's feelin' juuust fine in the sunshine.
10. This pointer who's literally ready to pounce.
11. These happy friends, just keeping an eye on things from the trunk.
12. This little guy who you may not notice at first because he's totally camouflaged in the leaves.
13. This Afghan hound who demands a modeling contract, ASAP.
14. Ok, so does this one. Modeling contracts for all!
15. This living, breathing definition of man's best friend.
16. This dog who loves to do a frolic in the snow.
17. And guy, who maybe had a little too much fun in the sand.
