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The Kennel Club Dog Photographer Of The Year 2016 - In Pictures

  • <p>A rescue puppy sips at a bowl of milk, in an adorable picture that won the puppy category in the Kennel Club Photographer of the Year Awards 2016. (Linda Storm)</p>
    1/21

    Snack Time

    A rescue puppy sips at a bowl of milk, in an adorable picture that won the puppy category in the Kennel Club Photographer of the Year Awards 2016. (Linda Storm)

  • <p>An English springer spaniel wades into a river in the morning mist. (Anastasia Vetkovskaya/PA Wire)</p>
    2/21

    Quick Dip

    An English springer spaniel wades into a river in the morning mist. (Anastasia Vetkovskaya/PA Wire)

  • <p>A doe-eyed dachshund munches on a yellow hat. (Monika Madi/PA Wire)</p>
    3/21

    Chew Toy

    A doe-eyed dachshund munches on a yellow hat. (Monika Madi/PA Wire)

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  • <p>A service dog from the West Midland Fire Brigade poses in his special protective booties. (Robert James Dray/PA Wire)</p>
    4/21

    Work Outfit

    A service dog from the West Midland Fire Brigade poses in his special protective booties. (Robert James Dray/PA Wire)

  • <p>A dalmation launches himself into the air from a snowy field. (Daniel Nygaard/PA Wire)</p>
    5/21

    Take A Leap

    A dalmation launches himself into the air from a snowy field. (Daniel Nygaard/PA Wire)

  • <p>A dog accompanies his owner for a paddle boarding trip. (Bruce Lehman/PA Wire)</p>
    6/21

    All Aboard

    A dog accompanies his owner for a paddle boarding trip. (Bruce Lehman/PA Wire)

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  • <p>Baxter the Westie emerges from Loch Lomond after a chilly evening swim. (Tom Lowe/PA Wire)</p>
    7/21

    Swimming Lesson

    Baxter the Westie emerges from Loch Lomond after a chilly evening swim. (Tom Lowe/PA Wire)

  • <p>Two puppies lock tails as they go for walkies together. (Elouise Leland/PA Wire)</p>
    8/21

    Best Pals

    Two puppies lock tails as they go for walkies together. (Elouise Leland/PA Wire)

  • <p>Hugo the labrador retriever enjoys a quick kip, in a snap taken by Jade Hudon, the winner of the ‘I Love Dogs Because…’ under-18s category. (Jade Hudson/PA Wire)</p>
    9/21

    High Five

    Hugo the labrador retriever enjoys a quick kip, in a snap taken by Jade Hudon, the winner of the ‘I Love Dogs Because…’ under-18s category. (Jade Hudson/PA Wire)

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  • <p>Two majestic Afghan Hounds stand side by side on top of a hill, in a picture that took the top prize in the canine portrait category. (Jamie Morgan/PA Wire)</p>
    10/21

    Standing Tall

    Two majestic Afghan Hounds stand side by side on top of a hill, in a picture that took the top prize in the canine portrait category. (Jamie Morgan/PA Wire)

  • <p>This picture of this elderly but still adorable fellow won first place in the Oldies category. (Kevin Smith/PA Wire)</p>
    11/21

    Puppy Dog Eyes

    This picture of this elderly but still adorable fellow won first place in the Oldies category. (Kevin Smith/PA Wire)

  • <p>A 10-year-old Irish Setter rests on an armchair. (Adriana Bernal/PA Wire)</p>
    12/21

    Resting Place

    A 10-year-old Irish Setter rests on an armchair. (Adriana Bernal/PA Wire)

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  • <p>A dog relaxes on his owner’s lap on a train, in the winning picture of the ‘Man’s Best Friend’ category. (Fiona Sami/PA Wire)</p>
    13/21

    Travelling Companion

    A dog relaxes on his owner’s lap on a train, in the winning picture of the ‘Man’s Best Friend’ category. (Fiona Sami/PA Wire)

  • <p>Two labrador brothers pose during a walk up a hill. (Jonathan Yearsley/PA Wire)</p>
    14/21

    Brotherly Love

    Two labrador brothers pose during a walk up a hill. (Jonathan Yearsley/PA Wire)

  • <p>A man gives a kiss to his hat-wearing dog as they cuddle together under a blanket. (Polina Ulyanova/PA Wire)</p>
    15/21

    Keeping Warm

    A man gives a kiss to his hat-wearing dog as they cuddle together under a blanket. (Polina Ulyanova/PA Wire)

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  • <p>A lady enjoys a playful moment with her assistance dog. (Diana Andersen/PA Wire)</p>
    16/21

    Play Time

    A lady enjoys a playful moment with her assistance dog. (Diana Andersen/PA Wire)

  • <p>A husky stops for a rest on top of a snowy rock. (Andrey Ershov/PA Wire)</p>
    17/21

    Winter Moment

    A husky stops for a rest on top of a snowy rock. (Andrey Ershov/PA Wire)

  • <p>A young puppy sits patiently gazing out of the window. (Cat Race/PA Wire)</p>
    18/21

    Puppy Love

    A young puppy sits patiently gazing out of the window. (Cat Race/PA Wire)

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  • <p>A dog settles down for a little rest on the floor. (Rogerio Araujo/PA Wire)</p>
    19/21

    Nap Time

    A dog settles down for a little rest on the floor. (Rogerio Araujo/PA Wire)

  • <p>Lou, a former working dog, keeps a close eye on a pair of ducks. (Kristi Oikawa/PA Wire)</p>
    20/21

    On The Job

    Lou, a former working dog, keeps a close eye on a pair of ducks. (Kristi Oikawa/PA Wire)

  • <p>A dog and his owners pose for a selfie. (Advait Huggahalli/PA Wire)</p>
    21/21

    Best Pals

    A dog and his owners pose for a selfie. (Advait Huggahalli/PA Wire)

<p>A rescue puppy sips at a bowl of milk, in an adorable picture that won the puppy category in the Kennel Club Photographer of the Year Awards 2016. (Linda Storm)</p>
<p>An English springer spaniel wades into a river in the morning mist. (Anastasia Vetkovskaya/PA Wire)</p>
<p>A doe-eyed dachshund munches on a yellow hat. (Monika Madi/PA Wire)</p>
<p>A service dog from the West Midland Fire Brigade poses in his special protective booties. (Robert James Dray/PA Wire)</p>
<p>A dalmation launches himself into the air from a snowy field. (Daniel Nygaard/PA Wire)</p>
<p>A dog accompanies his owner for a paddle boarding trip. (Bruce Lehman/PA Wire)</p>
<p>Baxter the Westie emerges from Loch Lomond after a chilly evening swim. (Tom Lowe/PA Wire)</p>
<p>Two puppies lock tails as they go for walkies together. (Elouise Leland/PA Wire)</p>
<p>Hugo the labrador retriever enjoys a quick kip, in a snap taken by Jade Hudon, the winner of the ‘I Love Dogs Because…’ under-18s category. (Jade Hudson/PA Wire)</p>
<p>Two majestic Afghan Hounds stand side by side on top of a hill, in a picture that took the top prize in the canine portrait category. (Jamie Morgan/PA Wire)</p>
<p>This picture of this elderly but still adorable fellow won first place in the Oldies category. (Kevin Smith/PA Wire)</p>
<p>A 10-year-old Irish Setter rests on an armchair. (Adriana Bernal/PA Wire)</p>
<p>A dog relaxes on his owner’s lap on a train, in the winning picture of the ‘Man’s Best Friend’ category. (Fiona Sami/PA Wire)</p>
<p>Two labrador brothers pose during a walk up a hill. (Jonathan Yearsley/PA Wire)</p>
<p>A man gives a kiss to his hat-wearing dog as they cuddle together under a blanket. (Polina Ulyanova/PA Wire)</p>
<p>A lady enjoys a playful moment with her assistance dog. (Diana Andersen/PA Wire)</p>
<p>A husky stops for a rest on top of a snowy rock. (Andrey Ershov/PA Wire)</p>
<p>A young puppy sits patiently gazing out of the window. (Cat Race/PA Wire)</p>
<p>A dog settles down for a little rest on the floor. (Rogerio Araujo/PA Wire)</p>
<p>Lou, a former working dog, keeps a close eye on a pair of ducks. (Kristi Oikawa/PA Wire)</p>
<p>A dog and his owners pose for a selfie. (Advait Huggahalli/PA Wire)</p>
Matilda Long

Cheeky puppies, majestic hounds and working dogs all feature in the pictures honoured in this year’s Kennel Club Dog Photographer of the Year 2016. 

Heart-meltingly adorable snaps of man’s best friend frolicking in lakes, chewing on toys and jumping for joy are among the images that were awarded prizes across eight categories.

A huge 13,000 photographs were submitted from 90 countries to the contest, which is celebrating its tenth birthday this year.

A tiny puppy sipping at a bowl of milk came first in the puppy category, while two elegant Afghan hounds standing proudly atop a hill were the winner of the portrait award.

All of the winning images plus the photos that placed second and third for each category will be on display at the Kennel Club in Mayfair, London from 28th June until 12th September.