I Love Dogs Because ...1st Place Winner, Jade Hudson, UK

Title of image: “Sleeping Beauty”

Dog: Hugo, Labrador Retriever

The image was captured at Jade’s home in Spalding on a sunny afternoon. The image is of their young puppy who is now nearly 1 year old, Hugo Kenquince Heroic Hudson, or for short Hugo, who was sleeping after a very long day of playing as well as chewing everything, as puppies generally do.

Instagram / jade_marie_hudson

Technical specification
iPad Mini 2, Aperture: f/2.4, Flash: No, Auto focus, Exposure control , Five element lens

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I Love Dogs Because ... 2nd Place Winner, Advait Huggahalli, USA

Title of image: "Puppy Sandwich"

Dog: Sirius, Labradoodle

“I am a ten year old boy who lives in Chappaqua, New York. I was interested in photography since I was five because that was when I was given my first camera. I have always been passionate about photography and I love to travel, so I have taken many beautiful photos of signature landmarks and nature on my travels! I have only had my dog for ten months now but getting him has given me a new opportunity to take many different and interesting photos of dogs!
This photograph is not even a photograph, it is actually a selfie. In this selfie are me, my sister, Roma, and in the middle is my little brother. I consider my dog Sirius as my little brother because he is a family member. My dog is a family member because he knows me very well. We understand each other’s feelings, he’s always there for me, comforts me when I’m feeling sad, and is always ready to play with me and give me a hug! My dog is a Labradoodle: a Labrador Retriever, Poodle mix and he has the good features of each breed. He’s extremely intelligent and playful. Since he is part Retriever, he loves games like fetch and Frisbee. He doesn’t shed and in a family with allergies that’s a great thing for us!”

Technical specification
iPhone 6s Plus, F-Number: f/2.2, Focal Length: 4.15mm, ISO Speed: 400. Exposure program: Auto, Exposure time: 1/15, Flash: No

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I Love Dogs Because ... 3rd Place Winner, Jasmine Ottley, UK

Title of image: "Couch pup-tato"

Dog: Sidney, Pug

Jasmine has had a unique bond with animals her whole life, especially dogs. They help her cope with her Asperger's Syndrome and everyday difficulties. She has also been dabbling with photography since she was 10 and when she put the two things she loved together, it became her passion. She is a young amateur photographer but hopes to one be professional. This image is of Sidney, a pedigree Pug. He is Jasmine's pet dog and best friend. Together they run an Instagram account that has thousands of followers. Sidney has loved the camera since he was a puppy and is continuing to be a fashion icon and model to this day.

Instagram / sirsidneythepug

Technical specification

Nikon D5200, Aperture: f/3.5, Shutter speed: 1/50 s, Focal length: 18mm, Scene mode: ISO priority, Flash: No

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