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.
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A Ton of Attitude in a Neat Package - a Hilarious Dog!
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Huskies are ALWAYS a Source of Smiles and Laughter!
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These Cute Little Fellas Will One Day be Deadly Hunters!
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These Adorable Animals All Have Amazing Fur!
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Let Me Make Your Day Better With Some Bunnies...
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15 Cute Pet Friendships That Have Stood the Test of Time
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15 Lovely, Cuddly Animals Destined to Rule the World
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Animals Can Really Be Great Team Players Sometimes...
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Some Thieves Are Too Cute For Us to Be Mad At...
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Babies Dance Just as Well... If Not Better Than Adults Do!
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Your Morning Fix of Unadulterated Cuteness is Right Here!
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These Animals Are Different, Yet Somehow So Very Similar...
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Are Squirrels the Cutest Wild Animals in the World?
These little squirrels tick all the boxes. They're cute, beautiful, funny and cheeky. Plus they've been expertly photographed in this tremendous series. Enjoy!
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Opposites Do Attract! These Dogs & Cats Are the Proof
Tom and Jerry was great, but as these sweet pictures testify, it was totally wrong when it comes to dogs and cats. In reality they absolutely adore one another.
Hilarious Photos of One of the Largest Dog Breeds
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These Lovely Sentiments Will Ring True to All Cat Lovers
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Adorable Rescue Puppy and Kitten Have Become Great Friends
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Too Cute! This Old Cat Just Loves Playing With Kittens
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12 Puppies That Look Just Like Stuffed Bears
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These Photos of Animal Families Will Brighten Your Day!
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24 Purr-fectly Stunning Cats That'll Steal Your Heart
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