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The best in show from the 2026 Dog Photography Awards

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Boys, J. (2026, October 10). The best in show from the 2026 Dog Photography Awards. Daily Mail. https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-16197923/The-best-2026-Dog-Photography-Awards.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

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The 2026 Dog Photography Awards featured around 1,900 entries from photographers in 50 countries. The competition includes categories such as portraits, action, studio shots, and documentary, with a total prize of £2,119. Katie Brockman from the United States was named Dog Photographer of the Year and won first place in the Studio Category. Among the winners were Susan Lang for her portrait entry "The hunter becomes the hunted," and Tianhang Zhang for his action shot "Underwater Fetch."
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The 2026 Dog Photography Awards featured entries from around 1,900 submissions by photographers in over 50 countries, with a total prize money of £2,119. Susan Lang from the UK won second place in the Portrait Outdoor category for her photo titled "The Hunter Becomes the Hunted," capturing a dog staring at a mural of a cat behind it. Sylvain Langler from France received two Honourable Mentions in both Action and Studio categories. Other notable mentions included Tianhang Zhang from China, who won an Honourable Mention for his underwater action shot, and Carolyn Bray from the UK with her portrait titled "The Lure of the Lurcher." The awards aim to celebrate exceptional dog photography globally.

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China Dog Photography Awards France The Dog Photography Awards the United States

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Sylvain Langler PERSON · 4× France GPE · 3× Michelle Dawkins PERSON · 3× Carolyn Bray PERSON · 2× Kerstin Leichtenmuller PERSON · 2× Melissa Nordan PERSON · 2× Susan Lang PERSON · 2× Tianhang Zhang PERSON · 2× Dog Photography Awards ORG · 1× Rea Nellen PERSON · 1×

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This is one of her entries The hunter becomes the hunted by Susan Lang from the UK took 2nd Place in the Portrait Outdoor category of the Dog Photography Awards 2026 Underwater Fetch by Tianhang Zhang from China, who received an Honourable Mention in the Action category Puppy's curiosity by Sylvain Langler from France received an Honourable Mention in the Studio category The real teddy bear by Rhea Nellen from Switzerland received an Honourable Mention in the Studio Category Best Player by Sylvain Langler from France received an Honourable Mention in the Action category Flying between the sea and sky by Michelle Dawkins received an Honourable Mention in the Action category Goose Bubble Wrap Portrait #3 by Melissa Nordan, from the USA, received an Honourable Mention in the Open category Blinded Trust by Michelle Dawkins received an Honourable Mention in the Action category Born to Play by Sylvain Langler from France received an Honourable Mention in the Action category The Lure of the Lurcher by Carolyn Bray from the UK received an Honourable Mention in the Studio category Kerstin Leichtenmuller from Austria had an Honourable Mention in the Portrait Outdoor category
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Heartwarming pictures from the annual Dog Photography Awards showcase the weird and wonderful side of man's best friend. asserted
pictures → showcase → friend
The photos include action shots of dogs jumping to catch frisbees and balls, as well as pets peering through bubbles and looking on behind bubble wrap. asserted
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The winners were picked from around 1,900 entries from photographers across 50 countries. asserted
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The categories covered portraits, action, studio, dogs and people, documentary and open, with £2,119 prize up for grabs. asserted
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Susan Lang gained a second place in the portrait category with her picture of the dog staring at a mural of a cat painted behind. asserted
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Honourable mentions went to Sylvain Langler, Melissa Nordan, Kerstin Leichtenmuller, Tianhang Zhang, Sylvain Langler, Michelle Dawkins, Rea Nellen and Carolyn Bray. asserted
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The panel that chose from the incredible entries included leading photographers, dog experts and industry professionals. asserted
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A spokesman for the event said: 'The Dog Photography Awards organises an annual photography contest that seeks to showcase the most exceptional dog photographs from across the globe. asserted
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'Our mission is to celebrate the artistry of top dog photographers, uncover emerging talents, and showcase the extraordinary diversity and charm of dogs.' asserted
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Katie Brockman from the United States was awarded Dog Photographer of the Year and also took first place in the Studio Category. asserted
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This is one of her entries The hunter becomes the hunted by Susan Lang from the UK took 2nd Place in the Portrait Outdoor category of the Dog Photography Awards 2026 Underwater Fetch by Tianhang Zhang from China, who received an Honourable Mention in the Action category Puppy's curiosity by Sylvain Langler from France received an Honourable Mention in the Studio category The real teddy bear by Rhea Nellen from Switzerland received an Honourable Mention in the Studio Category Best Player by Sylvain Langler from France received an Honourable Mention in the Action category Flying between the sea and sky by Michelle Dawkins received an Honourable Mention in the Action category Goose Bubble Wrap Portrait #3 by Melissa Nordan, from the USA, received an Honourable Mention in the Open category Blinded Trust by Michelle Dawkins received an Honourable Mention in the Action category Born to Play by Sylvain Langler from France received an Honourable Mention in the Action category The Lure of the Lurcher by Carolyn Bray from the UK received an Honourable Mention in the Studio category Kerstin Leichtenmuller from Austria had an Honourable Mention in the Portrait Outdoor category asserted
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