The 2023 International Pet Photographer of the Year competition drew submissions from pet photographers in 32 countries, featuring their finest shots of dogs, cats, horses, and various other animals. This prestigious event, hosted by Unleashed Education, unveiled its winners at Shutterhound, the inaugural global conference dedicated to dog photography.
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Sanna Sander, a Swedish photographer, was awarded the prestigious title of International Pet Photographer of the Year in recognition of her exceptional portfolio of images. Besides Sander winning the overall competition, the top photographers were recognized in five different categories: Portrait, Action, Pets and People, Documentary, and Creative. The extensive array of nearly 2,300 submitted images beautifully showcases the unique personalities of our pets. While dogs, cats, and horses were the predominant subjects, a delightful assortment of other animals, including pigs, chickens, lizards, rabbits, cows, hamsters, and snakes, also made appearances.
Let's take a closer look at 15 of this year's competition's most gorgeous award-winning images.
These Photos Prove Running Brings Out the Best in Dogs!
A dog photographer has captured photos of dogs on the run, showing their unabashed joy and happiness in the most heartwarming way possible.
Should We Really “Beware” These Cute Doggies?
These signs ask us to “beware” of these dogs. But we think you will end up laughing at them.
2022 Dog Photo Awards - Only the Best Images Selected
This wonderful photo contest is all about man’s best friend!
20 Adorable and Inspirational Quotes about Dogs
Every dog lover needs to read these adorable and inspirational quotes about our furry friends.
Aww! The Oldest Dog EVER is Still Going Strong!
Bobi, a 30-year-old guard dog, has recently been declared the world's oldest dog by Guinness World Records.
Book Recommendations: 10 of the Best Reads for Dog Lovers
If your best friend is a dog, then you’ll this list of the best book about dogs.
Adorable: When Pets Lose to Furniture...
Sometimes, our beloved pets aren't really sure about the proper use of our furniture, for example, or really just sort of miscalculate. These cute photos and funny photos of pets in furniture are enough to make anyone smile.
Grandma Loves Her Kangaroo
This kangaroo is just like a little baby craving hugs and kisses, and it's unbelievably adorable!
Feeling Down? Let These Adorable Calves Brighten Your Day!
When you think of something cute, a calf is one of the last things that you'd think of. However, as you're about see, they can be incredibly cute too.
Have You Ever Seen a Baby Pangolin? They're the Cutest!
This compilation of videos is all about wild baby animals and their human (and canine!) caretakers...
Adorable Rescue Puppy and Kitten Have Become Great Friends
Watch as an adorable Shih-tzu puppy plays and has fun with his cute feline best friend. This video is guaranteed to help brighten up your day.
20 Hilarious Moments of Animals Just Having a Little Fun!
30 hysterical examples of why we love animals!
13 Times Dogs Didn't Know What the Heck was Going On
These dogs are so confused it's simply hilarious!
If You're Having a Bad Day These Dogs Will Make You Smile
Here are 14 heartwarming moments of dogs that will surely make you smile.
Owls Can Be So Cute and Majestic at Once, Just Watch...
This cute owl compilation video is just the adorable moment you need today.
These Special Breeds of Dogs Are Absolutely Charming
These beautiful dogs form new species of dogs we've never seen before...
These Cute Bunnies Will Make You Squeal With Delight!
Here's a lovely compilation of rabbit videos that is bound to make you want to get a pet rabbit of your own!
Dogs Have Family Albums Too, You Know!
Dogs have families too, and they take a mean photo!
These Lovely Words Moved Me & Made Me Proud to Own a Dog
Dogs are truly lovable creatures and these beautiful words prove it.
Adorable: And He Thought He Didn't Like Birds...
A totally cute video about a man who used to hate birds and now has a little cockatoo following him around.
Dog Lovers, You're Going to Agree With Every Word...
There are so many beautiful stories about man's best friend.
This Has Got to Be the Best Trained Cat in the World
Everyone thinks that it's only dogs that can be trained, but this cat proves otherwise.
This May Be the Smartest Dog I've Ever Seen!
Jessie the Dog Performs Incredible Tricks
Hilarious! These Animals Are So Annoyed By Their Children
Who doesn't like to look at funny animal pictures? Brighten up your day with this collection of cute and funny animal family photos.
These Pictures Prove That Animals Will Have Your Back
19 photos that prove how kind and caring animals are.
SO CUTE! Animal Parents Take Care of Their Newborn Pups
From lion to dolphin, moms will do anything to raise their cute pups and prepare them for the big world. See for yourself in this video
These Animals Are Different, Yet Somehow So Very Similar...
They often say owners can resemble their pets, but these pets have gone one better, they look just like other pets! Have you ever seen anything like this?
I've Never, In My Life, Seen a Cat Do This...
You've got to see the only skateboarding cat in the world!
They Start Small & Delicate But Grow Into Stunning Animals
Watch how quickly pandas grow and change in just 100 days
Fred is a Sailor Cat, Living the Boat Life...
Like a fish in the water, or, in this case, like a cat on a boat!
Enjoy 60 of the Cutest and Funniest Elephant Videos!
This video compilation includes 60 of the funniest and most adorable short videos of elephants being kind, hilarious, helpful and silly!
These 10 Animal Adoption Stories Will Melt Your Heart!
Have a look at these 10 cross-species animal adoption stories and see if you've ever heard anything sweeter!
These 23 Hilarious Kitties Have Some Real Cat-titude!
Cats bring so much joy to world because they are both cute and hilarious, in equal measure. These 23 funny kitties will prove just that!
These Photos of Animal Families Will Brighten Your Day!
These portraits of animal families are some of the best photography I've seen in a while. We're sure you will agree!
These Dogs Clearly Have Problems Dealing With Their Size...
These dogs have some problems dealing with how big they are... and so do their owners!
You Couldn't Wish for a Better Childhood Friend...
These furry child keepers are the perfect companions for love and fun.
Only Mommy Bears Know How to Deal with These Cuddly Cubs
There is no relationship bigger than that between mother and child, and this is so beautifully illustrated by these wild bears. Prepare for cuteness!
12 Puppies That Look Just Like Stuffed Bears
No, they’re not fluffy stuffed toys. These are the most adorable pups that look just like teddy bears!
Adorable Cats & Dogs Sure Make My Day!
You can witness hilarious, adorable situations and more in the compilation of funny videos featuring delightful cats and dogs.
19 Animals That Are Too Big for Their Preferred Chairs!
How is that animals can always find a place to sit, no matter how uncomfortable and tight that place is? Here are 19 of animals funniest attempts to squeeze in!
The Funny Differences That Exist Between Cats and Dogs
These humorous photos highlight brilliantly the differences that exist between our beloved cats and dogs.
Meet the Samoyed: Polar Bear with the Heart of a Labrador
Pictures of Samoyeds: particularly large, fuzzy and friendly dogs from Siberia
Hilarious Photos of One of the Largest Dog Breeds
Irish Wolfhounds may be one of the largest dog breeds, but they are incredibly cute... and funny!
This Dog Is Best Friends With a Ferret and It’s Adorable!
Nova the German Shepherd and Pacco the ferret are two very unlikely friends, but these photos prove how well they get along!
These Hilarious Dogs Will Leave You Gasping for Air
Not only are dogs loyal, cute, and smart (sometimes), they can, as these clips prove, also be extremely funny!
Adorable: These Cats Are So In Love!
These two munchkin cats are very much in love.