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 Doggies Are Making the World a Better Place
These heroic dogs help make the world a better place.
Having a Bad Day? Let These Goofy Pets Cheer You Up
Have a good chuckle with the finalists of the Comedy Pet Photography Awards 2022.
Get Ready to Feel All Warm and Fuzzy With These Dog Comics
Get ready to feel all warm and fuzzy with these heartwarming and cute dog comics by .Hey Buddy Comics’.
In Pictures: Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023
Check out the best winning images from the Northern Lights Photographer of the Year 2023.
10 of the Most Famous Dog Paintings Throughout History
Dogs have been a part of art history through the ages. Let’s explore some of the most famous dog paintings ever made.
The Best of Black & White Photography: Award-Winning Pics
Marvel at the astonishing winners of the Monochrome Photography Awards 2023.
These Little Cuties Have Little Cuties of Their Own...
These animals bring out their toy counterparts to play!
Halloween for Pets: The Animals with the Cutest Costumes!
These pets are ready to show off this Halloween in their adorable costumes!
This is, Possibly, the Cutest Thing I've Seen All Year!
Watch 4-year-old Claire and her daddy Ryan sing 'You've Got a Friend in Me' in their living room.
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.
Working from Home Means Having the CUTEST Colleagues
These pet owners posted their funniest pictures on twitter, capturing their cats and dogs ‘helping’ them work from home.
This Man Built a Squirrel Obstacle Course In His Yard...
This video is one of the most fun things I've seen all week!
Animals in Sweaters! Can There BE Anything Cuter?
It's winter and our adorable pets need sweaters!
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.
Proof! Dogs Really Are the Most Affectionate Animals!
Dogs have been trying to communicate these sweet sentiments to us for ages, and now finally 14 of them have learned how to say "I love you". And it's beautiful!
This Purrfect Cat Poem Will Make You Smile From Ear to Ear
We dedicate this post to all the cat owners, who will surely be able to relate to the words of this Cat Prayer-Poem.
When These Pets Get Weird, We Get Laughing!
It's time to have fun with the most hilarious dogs!
It's Virtually Impossible Not to Smile at This Video!
When cats meet puppies, we get a natural mood booster!
20 Sweet Pictures of Kittens Becoming Adult Cats
These heartwarming pictures capture the progression of kittens growing up into full-grown felines.
A Roundup of This October's Cutest Rescued Fluffballs
These chaps were lucky to be adopted right before the coldest nights hit, and you can see the joy on each of their faces!
Are Cats Smarter Than Dogs? This Clip Will Surprise You!
Are cats smarter than dogs? Perhaps not! This video will reveal the truth once and for all...
Mussa the Adorable Baby Chimp Gets a Second Chance at Life
Adorable baby chimp Mussa survived capture and is now learning how to survive in the wild
These Deliriously Content Animals Will Make You Happy Too!
It's scientifically impossible to feel down in the dumps when looking at these wonderful animal smiles, surely!
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!
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.
Tibetan Mastiffs: The Most Beautiful Big Dogs In the World
Tibetan Mastiffs are beautiful beasts and absolutely adorable pets to keep around, and these pictures are absolute proof
20 Cute Cat and Dog Photos Which Will Make You Go Awwwww
A lot of people think that cats and dogs cannot be friends. However, these 20 cute photos shows just how wrong this is.
This Dog Breed Was Considered a Healer in the Past
When people say "spirit animal," they must refer to the Xolo - the Mexican Hairless dog.
These Photos of Everlasting Love Will Touch Your Soul
I have never seen true love quite like this! Take a look at these 20 beautiful pictures depicting the real meaning of love.
Meet Ninita, the Sweetest Little Pygmy Monkey in the World
Prepare to fall in love with this little beauty, who gets her hair combed by a toothbrush...
This Raven is In Love With the Human Who Saved Him...
This raven, aptly named Loki, is enamored with his rescuer, and never leave his side...
Adorable: These Girls REALLY Want to Adopt a Puppy
These parents wanted to test their girls' commitment, so they tested them a bit...
These Animals All Have WAY Too Much Energy!
This compilation video shows the funnies and cutest clips of animals having too much energy.
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!
I Can't Believe These Dogs Really Look Like This!
Stunning examples of dogs with the cutest, and most amazing, fur patterns you have ever seen.
Too Cute! These Happy Dogs Will Make You Smile
These are 15 of the happiest dogs, with the best smiles on the internet.
Cuddly, Cheeky, and Goofy - 25 Charming Ginger Cats!
These 25 pictures show the majestic ginger cats in all of their glory.
These Pets Are Angry. But Why Do They Look So Cute?
These animals are supposedly angry, but why do they look so irresistibly cute?
An Unlikely Friendship Between Chickens and a Pitbull
One of our favorite things to observe in the domestic animals kingdom is the unlikely friendships that form.
Dogs Have Family Albums Too, You Know!
Dogs have families too, and they take a mean photo!
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?
Who Says Cats Don't Miss Us?
This compilation of cats welcoming their humans is proof cats have feelings too.
You Won't Believe How Much Animals Change After Adoption!
Check out this collection of photos of animals before and after they were adopted. You won't believe how much some of them have changed!
The Baby Animals of Australia Are Adorable!
Australia has many endemic species, but some are cuter than the rest! View images of some of the cutest baby animals in Australia.
These Animals Are Having the Worst Hair Day!
These animals' hair troubles will certainly put your own into perspective. No human has ever had hair as silly as this, have they?
Grandma Loves Her Kangaroo
This kangaroo is just like a little baby craving hugs and kisses, and it's unbelievably adorable!
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.