Each year The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show awards “Best in Show” to one lucky dog. As for the humans – now in its 14th year, this contest recognizes the most talented photographers who are able to capture the best canine photo on their camera.
#1 Dogs At Work 1st Place Winner, ‘The Loyal Co-Workers’ By Dorine Scherpel, Canada
#2 Man’s Best Friend 3rd Place Winner, ‘Meeting Of The Minds’ By Michele Mccue, Canada
#3 Rescue Dogs Charity Category 1st Place Winner, 'Finntastic' By Anne Geier, Austria
#4 Portrait 3rd Place Winner, ‘Synchronicity’ By Sheena Staples, Canada
#5 Rescue Dogs Charity Category 2nd Place Winner, ‘Curiosity’ By Tianhang Zhang, China
#6 Portrait 1st Place Winner, ‘Honey Saluki’ By Anastasia Vetkovskaya, Russia
#7 Assistance Dogs Charity Category 1st Place Winner, 'Soul Comforter' By Angelika Elendt, Germany
#8 Dog Photographer Of The Year 2019 Overall Winner And Oldies Category 1st Place Winner, ‘Dreaming Merlin’ By Denise Czichocki, Switzerland
#9 Puppies Category 2nd Place Winner, ‘Father And Son’ By Carlos Aliperti, Brazil
#10 Oldies Category, 2nd Place Winner, ‘Young At Heart’ By Cat Race, UK
#11 I Love Dogs Because… 2nd Place Winner, ‘Peace And Quiet’ By Luca Gombos, Hungary
#12 I Love Dogs Because… 1st Place Winner, ‘Doggy Bed Time’ By Mariah Mobley, USA
#13 Dogs At Play Category 1st Place Winner, ‘Dirty Dog’ By Monica Van Der Maden, Netherlands
#14 Portrait 2nd Place Winner, ‘Mirror’ By Ria Putzker, Austria
#15 Dogs At Play Category 3rd Place Winner, ‘The Joy Of Living’ By Angela Blewaska, Germany
#16 Dogs At Work 2nd Place Winner, ‘Among Hills And Heather’ By Katie Behan, United Kingdom
#17 Oldies Category, 3rd Place Winner, ‘Contented’ By Susan Lang, United Kingdom
#18 Dogs At Play Category 2nd Place Winner, ‘Let's Jump Rope Together!’ By Zoltan Kecskes, UK
#19 Special Mention Assistance Dogs Charity Category, ‘Friends For Life’ By Luciana Veras, Brazil
#20 Puppy’s Category 3rd Place Winner. ‘Dark Dawn With Noah’ By Lotte Van Alderen, Netherlands
#21 Special Mention Oldies Category, ‘Till The End Of Time’ By Monica Van Der Maden, Netherlands
#22 Young Pup Photographer (Aged 11 Years And Under) 1st Place Winner, 'Sea Dog' By Sabine Wolpert, USA
#23 Puppies Category 1st Place Winner, ‘The Little Twins’ By Monica Van Der Maden, Netherlands
#24 Rescue Dogs Charity Category 3rd Place Winner, ‘A Look That Embraces’ By Luciana Veras, Brazil
#25 Man’s Best Friend 1st Place Winner ‘Connected’ By Cat Race, UK
#26 Man’s Best Friend 2nd Place Winner, ‘White Cheesecake’ By Alexandra Novitskaya, Russia
#27 Assistance Dogs Charity Category 3rd Place Winner, ‘You’re Safe With Me…’ By Melissa Bastin, UK
#28 Special Mention Dogs At Play Category, “A Snowy Chase” By Louise Farrell, UK
#29 I Love Dogs Because… 3rd Place Winner, ‘Best Buddy’ By Flora Wilson, UK
#30 Dogs At Work 3rd Place Winner, ‘Time For Hunting’ By Nadezhda Ivanova, Russia