Dog Photographer of the Year 2019: Portrait of deaf 14-year-old rescue dog takes top prize

Dog Photographer of the Year 2019: Portrait of deaf 14-year-old rescue dog takes top prize

1/20 Overall winner and 1st Place in the Oldies category

Winners have been announced for the world’s biggest dog photography contest.

Hosted by the Kennel Club, the Dog Photographer of the Year Competition 2019 has seen thousands of entries from canine-loving photographers all over the world. 

This year’s overall winner is Denise Czichocki for her picture “Dreaming Merlin,” which captures Merlin, a 14-year-old, deaf rescue dog in a flowery setting. 

For winning Denise will receive an oil painting of her photo by award-winning animal portrait artist Sara Abbott.

Along with the overall winner, prizes were handed out across several categories including: Puppies, Dogs at Work and Rescue Dogs. 

The winning pictures will be on display at the Kennel Club in London from 5 July – 3 October.

2/20 1st Place: Portrait

3/20 1st Place: Dogs at Play

4/20 3rd Place: Portrait

5/20 1st Place: Rescue Dogs

6/20 2nd Place: Young Pup

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The Young Pup category is for photographers aged 11 years and under

7/20 1st Place: Dogs at Work

8/20 2nd place: I Love Dogs Because...

                  

The I Love Dogs Because... category is for photographers aged 12 to 17

9/20 1st Place: Puppies

10/20 2nd Place: Portrait

11/20 2nd Place: Man's Best Friend

12/20 1st Place: Young Pup

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The Young Pup category is for photographers aged 11 years and under

13/20 2nd Place: Rescue Dogs

14/20 2nd Place: Oldies

15/29 1st place: I Love Dogs Because...

The I Love Dogs Because... category is for photographers aged 12 to 17

16/20 3rd Place: Dogs at Play

17/20 3rd Place: Puppies

18/2O 1st Place: Man's Best Friend

19/20 3rd Place: Dogs at Work

20/20 2nd Place: Puppies