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.
A Ton of Attitude in a Neat Package - a Hilarious Dog!
This cute little doggie has the energy of a husky and the attitude of a corgi, all in a small and very cute package!
Should We Really “Beware” These Cute Doggies?
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The Best of Black & White Photography: Award-Winning Pics
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When Animals Were Found At Random Places (17 Funny Pics)
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Get Ready to Feel All Warm and Fuzzy With These Dog Comics
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Book Recommendations: 10 of the Best Reads for Dog Lovers
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These Animals Rock Their Hats As Well As My World!
These animals are pulling off their fashionable hats in a way I never could. So adorable, you have to see this...
The Levels of Cuteness In This Video Are Off the Charts!
Can anything be more adorable than babies meeting cats?
These Animals All Have WAY Too Much Energy!
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Take A Look At 18 Of the Animal Kingdom’s Redheads!
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17 Sweet Moments That Show Why Every Child Needs a Dog
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Ready for Some Aww-Some? 18 Photos of Baby Animals
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Too Cute! 99 Adorable Kittens You'd Happily Take Home
In this collection, you can find 99 adorable cute kitten pictures that are bound to melt your heart the moment you set eyes on them!
Watch 15 Puppies Grow Up to Be Lovely Doggies
You are welcome to see these puppies for yourself and smile from ear to ear.
These Baby Animals Are Just the Sweetest Thing I've Seen
It doesn't get much cuter than adorable baby animals. Look at these gorgeous phtoos.
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 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!
If Your Cat Could Talk, Here are 11 Things It Would Tell You
Cats are mysterious creatures. Here are 11 things they're trying to tell you through their behavior.
Too Cute! These Happy Dogs Will Make You Smile
These are 15 of the happiest dogs, with the best smiles on the internet.
17 Adorable Police Pups That Will Arrest Your Heart
These adorable police pups will arrest your heart.
If You Love Shiba Dogs, This Video is For You!
This video is going to delight any dog lover, and a Shiba dog lover especially! Hear all the adorable sounds that a Shiba Inu dog makes.
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.
These Dogs Are Silly Enough to Make You Laugh Uproariously
Dogs are our best friends, but they can also behave like court jesters sometimes, much to our amusement. Here are 15 of the silliest dogs you'll ever see!
23 Cats Prove That Some Felines are Simply Fearless
These cats don't know the first thing about fear, and will tackle just about any other animal.
This May Be the Smartest Dog I've Ever Seen!
Jessie the Dog Performs Incredible Tricks
Too Cute! See These Babies React to Their Dad Coming Home
In this baby videos compilation, you will see happy babies who can't get enough of their dads the moment they come home.
Who Knew Owls Could Be This Funny? I Sure Didn't
I never knew owls can so cute and funny! What a riot.
This Tiny Octopus Gets Excited When His Human Visits
Watch this tiny octopus as it gets excited and 'plays' with his human friend.
Nothing Gladdens the Heart Like Animals and Their Young!
Like parent, like child, but these animals take this a step further while being adorable!
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!
These Adorable Animal-Friends are Incredibly Heartwarming
Enjoy 16 heartwarming photos of animal friends.
The Adorable Doesn't Fall Far From the Tree...
Is there something cuter than an adorable animal? Yep. That adorable animal and its mini-version.
These 20 Photos Prove that Dogs Make Great Pillows
When you combine kids and dogs taking a nap, you are gifted with a recipe of cuteness.
Pets Are Awesome: An Adorable and Sweet Compilation
A compilation of incredibly adorable cats and dogs being their silly selves.
Babies Dance Just as Well... If Not Better Than Adults Do!
These babies will teach you to dance like nobody is watching!
I Just Love it When Different Animals Love Each Other
Seeing one animal sleep is delightful, so seeing two species co-mingle is even more wonderful. Look at these cute unlikely pals.
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.
These Baby Animals with Their Parents Are Just Too Cute...
When baby animals and their parents get together for a photo op, the cuteness level just goes off the charts! Take a look at these 24 adorable pictures.
If You Don't Love Foxes Yet, This May Change Your Mind
These foxes are so beautiful and adorable, it's impossible not to love them.
Seeing Animals Hug May Just Be the Best Thing Ever
Is there anything more endearing than animals hugging?
These Guinea Pigs Have Nicer Hair Than Most Humans
It's incredible to think there there are some guinea pigs out there that have even better hair than humans, but it's completely true. See these 15 cute pics.
Dogs In Love Sends the Cuteness Scale off the Charts!
According to these photos, it isn't just humans that feel all loved up - dogs are prone to it too. View these 18 adorable pictures now.
Cuddly, Cheeky, and Goofy - 25 Charming Ginger Cats!
These 25 pictures show the majestic ginger cats in all of their glory.
Animal Fun: 20 Adorable Trouble Makers!
This compilation will take you to 20 different animals at their most naughty moments.
Let Me Make Your Day Better With Some Bunnies...
Who can resist a good bunny? I hope these bunnies start your day off right!
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!
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.