Catherine Laurenson's photo won the overall compettion for Dog Photographer of the Year.
Shane Wilkinson's shot won in the dog portrait category.
Opal Seabrook received a special mention in the dog portrait category.
Third-place runner-up in the dog portrait gallery, by Sarah Brown.
Second-place runner-up in the dog portrait category by Jason Banbury.
This shot by Leanne Graham got third place in the dogs at work category.
Sarah Brown's pic received third place in the man's best friend category.
The second-place runner up for the dogs at play category by Ben Burfitt.
This little fella from Pam Langrish won third place in the puppies category.
The second-place runner-up in the dogs at work category, by Jon Oakey.
The winner of the puppies category, by Rhian White.
Conor O'Beolain got second place in the 16-and-under category for this shot.
The third-place runner-up in the dogs at play category by Tracey Adams.
Third place in the 16-and-under category by Joshua Carter.
The winner of the dogs at play category by Doug Jewell.
Catherine MacGregor got second place in the man's best friend category with this shot.
Jessica Keating won the 16-and-under category with this portrait.
Second place in the puppies category by Tracey Jarvis.
Winner of the man's best friend category by Emma Carter.
19 photos from the 'best dog photographers of the year' contest
10/5/2012Every year, the U.K.'s Kennel Club holds a contest looking for the best dog photographers of the year. Participants of all skill levels, ages and locations are welcome to submit pics of their four-legged friends, and this year the organization received a record-breaking amount of entries. Contestants sent in breathtaking pics of dogs at play, dogs at work and even some of the most photogenic puppies ever. Check out our gallery of 19 winning photos that have been trending on Facebook and don't be surprised if a few "awwws" sneak out. [Source]
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