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SHOOT THE DOG™: Dogs doing what dogs do

Most dog photography is of dogs in “pet” mode.  The photographer is using a relatively short lens and is interacting directly with the dog while shooting, often keeping the dog’s attention by waving a yummy treat in front of his face.  This results in a photo with the dog looking towards the camera with total…

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A Chessie for the bay

The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is the quintessential water dog among the sporting breeds.  It’s a sturdy dog with an even sturdier coat, and a non-nonsense approach to the task at hand.  This is an American breed, developed to be masterful in the hunt of waterfowl. This is Coupe (GCh Quailridge’s Coupe De Ville), photographed at…

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SHOOT THE DOG™: Using perspective

The difference between a good photograph and a great one is often the little “tricks” used in the setup and camera work.  I wanted to get a shot of Gavin (GCH CH Lakota’s Hitman Of Cantar) gaiting that would knock your socks off, and since we were near the beautiful beach in Ventura, CA I…

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The magic moment

The Manchester Terrier might be the best kept secret in the Terrier Group.  Handsome in an understated way, with a slick black coat and stylish mahogany tan accents on the head, chest, and legs, he is civilized – cuddly even – at home, but all terrier when he’s on duty keeping the grounds free of…

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Luck of the Irish

The Irish Water Spaniel is one of the lesser known sporting dogs in the US, but those that know the breed understand that dogs can have a sense of humor – for them, life is Disneyland and is meant to be enjoyed every minute.  With their curly coat, naked tail, and topknot falling over their…

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