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Internationally-renowned, award-winning animal photographer Illona Haus created scruffy dog photography inc. as the province's premier pet photography business in 2007 ... the first of its kind in Canada ... and, still today, continues to serve clients across Ontario, the US and the world. Based in Kitchener, Ontario and photographing exclusively animals for almost 20 years - both commercially and for private clients - Illona is considered one of the world's leading and most influential pet photographers.

 

To learn more about scruffy dog photography, its creator, history, and the scruffy dog experience, feel free to browse through the menu above, and scroll over a decade's worth of blog entries below!

 

Please drop me a line! I'd love the opportunity to capture stunning, creative, one-of-a-kind photographic memories of your 4-legged loved ones to treasure in artwork for a lifetime, and show you just what makes the scruffy dog experience second to none.

another round of salty scruffies ~ {Canadian pet photographer}

i still have some straggling photos from our trip out east that i can’t resist sharing with you all.  i hope you’re not sick of these beach photos …

and this entry will be more photos than text.

my little goober has become such a poser, even downtown Lunenburg, me belly-in-the-gutter, people passing by, he just sat there watching the people …

i almost chose this image as our new large, studio canvas, but i was voted out by my partner …

no worries, you’ll be seeing photos of the new canvas soon.

in the meantime, more fun at the beach …

and the iron rocks we discovered along a back road … there was a lot of coyote scat in this location, so we kept a close eye out and played it safe.  matea’s already picked a fight with a coyote to save her brother, so she’s got a taste for ’em.

it’s not matea i worry about though, it’s merrick.  since being rescued, he has learned a lot about navigating the world from his big sister, and although the drive is already in him, hunting and going after ‘game’ is something that has been accentuated by hanging with his sister.  merrick seems to think he can take on coyotes too … and since he doesn’t yet have the level of training that matea does, i have to be extra vigilant.

of course, all that time in the freezing water and cold wind, wears a little goober out …

even matea, at the end of our one long day of shooting, was pretty much done …

sometimes the boy can sit peacefully …

… for a few moments at least …

merrick’s first experience with waves … i’ve got some other shots of him in the waves that i’ll share later.

and what can i say, i love beach grasses …

enjoy your weekend, everyone … even if it might be a little wet.

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  • Susan HumphreysGreat to see these two! Stunning as usual Happy New Year Illona, and all
    the best for 2012.

    Susan Humphreys
    Northampton
    EnglandReplyCancel

  • JenniferI totally missed this post. So many great images I can’t even comments on which I like best. I know it was cold there, but I am, as I type, watching snow fall….so I would do almost ANYTHING to be at the beach right now and these images kill me. Can’t wait til July…..beach here I come. ok just a few: 1267, 961, 797….and 139…she is obviously having the time of her life.ReplyCancel

  • KarenGreat location Illona, even if it was freezing. Unfortunately, I’m pretty sure my two would be off, never to be seen again, with the first rabbit they spotted. Together they just reinforce each others instinct for chasing. I do love Matea’s whiskers.ReplyCancel

  • Meghan GraceI just love your work and aspire to take animal photos as beautiful as yours someday! Thank you so much for sharing your work and your personality-filled pets with all of us!ReplyCancel

  • Joni SolisSo many of these great photos would look lovely blown up large and hung on a wall — I wouldn’t have any wall space left!ReplyCancel

  • Holly Garner-JacksonSuch a great series!
    And here I thought it was just your mind in the gutter! ;-P
    Imagine what kind of shots you would have gotten if the weather had been halfway decent while you were in Nova Scotia!ReplyCancel

  • Sherry in MTGreat shots and I have to ask about Merrick’s vest – at least it looks like a life vest. I like how it fits. Can you share what brand it is?ReplyCancel

  • JaniceLove the one of Matea looking out at sea – beautiful!

    Your work, all of it, is simply the best. One day, we’ll have to book a session for our Millie ….ReplyCancel

  • wendyThey are all gorgeous but I love, love, love that last one!ReplyCancel

  • emilyAmazing photos…Matea is more beautiful than ever. I love that girl! I miss our chats, so much going on lately, I’ve been so busy. Lets catch up soon! xoReplyCancel

bid on a scruffy dog photo session ~ {Toronto, Ontario pet photographer}

besides shooting and designing the Kitchener-Waterloo Humane Society calendar each year, donating images to rescue groups, among other support of adoption and rescue, scruffy dog photography also donates a number of silent auction certificates every year for rescue groups.

i don’t post them on the blog, but this one for the Pomeranian and Small Breed Rescue (based in Southern Ontario with foster homes in Toronto, Barrie Hamilton and Niagara region) was just too cute … i had to share.

if you’re interested in bidding on this and supporting the Pomeranian and Small Breed Rescue, you can do so at their Adopt-a-Thon on May 29th, held at Barkingham Palace, 157 Stephenson Ave, Toronto.

best of luck, Diane!

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  • MelissaToo bad they won’t have proxy bids. I would definitely bid on this!!ReplyCancel

it’s a good thing he’s cute ~ {Ontario pet photographer}

it’s just a good thing merrick goobernuts is so cute, because this boy can be a real pain in the butt when it comes to me putting in my hours behind the desk each day…

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  • MarylinYour beautiful guy can also aid you while sitting on your knee behind your laptop; position him in such a way (front on one thigh, backside on the other), that you can rest your arms on him while typing. Works great to prevent RSI! (LOL)
    Actually it is the only way I get things done on the computer with my boy on my knee! He loves it and so do I!ReplyCancel

  • KarenHi Illona, I have enjoyed catching up with your blog recently. I’ve often thought that extreme cuteness is a dogs most dangerous pacifying weapon. They still get the couch and a cuddle (and possibly a treat too), no matter what naughtiness they’ve just been up to.ReplyCancel

  • Sandy & RykerWhat’s the matter with you, can’t you play 24/7 ???ReplyCancel

  • Sherry in MTI feel your pain – but he’s such a cute pain in the butt! LOLReplyCancel

  • SusanLove it! At least you have entertainment while you work (if you can get any done!) lol!ReplyCancel

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