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.
unfortunately, you’re getting only snippets of this client …
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this shoot and the finished gallery — like a number of scruffy dog shoots lately — is a Christmas gift … so no names.
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it’s frustrating for me because this particular shoot garnered an amazing number of fabulous images, but i have to restrain myself …
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… and you’ll have to wait to see the rest of this fabulous pup at Christmas.
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so this is Milo …
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… big brother to Koda, whom you met yesterday, and an absolute doll.
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okay, try not to snort your morning coffee over this next one …
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you just gotta love a dog with endless expressions …
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and who can blow bubbles!
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as i mentioned in Koda’s blog entry yesterday, Milo came with Terri and Koda came with John into the marriage, and other than the obvious physical differences, you’d swear these two were littermates.
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we all had a blast down at the water … well, maybe the ducks didn’t …
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and this is what i was shooting when i happened to notice John and Koda in the background and snatched a few of them as well (seen in Koda’s blog entry). i think Terri will like this … a photo of her all her boys …
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of course, she might like this one better … her main boys’ butts …
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as i said in Koda’s blog entry yesterday, i so thoroughly enjoyed my time with these boys and with Terri and John. all four were an absolute delight to work with … such awesome energy and vibrancy … and clearly loads of love to go around.
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at home, the boys made themselves so comfortable on the sofa that i had to wonder what the big dog beds were for on the livingroom floor. no doubt just for show.
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thank you, Terri and Johh, and Koda and Milo, for such an awesome afternoon and evening. i know you have a huge gallery to go through now, and i’m sorry i couldn’t narrow it down any further, but with such willing and attractive models on such a fabulous afternoon, well, you might just have to add a few extra pages to the photobook. thanks again, guys. you’re awesome. hope to see you soon at your consult.
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yep! all are fantastic and I think they should add all to their photo book! LOL> Totally LOVE the one of Milo face shot with the red flowers in the background…just beautiful!! I don’t think I have ever seen jowls that large on a dog/boxer before, but it works for him! 🙂 thanks for the AM smilesReplyCancel
well, this is gonna be a big one. i just can’t help myself. this is Koda …
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… and he’s just so darn irresistible, i had a hard time narrowing down the images for the blog.
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mind you, i had so much fun with Koda and his brother Milo (who deserves his own blog entry), and mom and dad, Terri and John, that it was hard to stop shooting. even in the house, Koda’s character was busting at the seams …
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check out how seriously he takes his duty on squirrel patrol. when he can’t get the taunting varmints, he takes his frustration out on his favorite ball …
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but big brother Milo’s always got his back.
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we headed out for a great walk in the boys’ favorite Port Credit park …
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and the skies were absolutely fab.
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of course, give me a beach, and i’m always happy. for me, there’s not much better in life than a wet dog.
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well, a wet dog, his best buddy and a stick, perhaps.
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these two boys have created quite the bond, each of them coming with their owners into the marriage and making a pretty tight-knit unit. then again, when their mutual favorite activities are “long walks in the park, squirrel watching, and cuddling”, how can this not appear like a made-for-TV-commercial match created by dogHarmony.com?
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some of these photos of Koda, i have to admit, are my favorite to date. i absolutely adore his fox-terrier cut, and the curls accentuated by his dip in the lake.
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the boys had a lot of fun exploring the rocks along the edge overlooking the lake …
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and even though Terri said: “no bum shots”, i couldn’t resist this one. i mean, how cute is that terrier-derriere when on the hunt?
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and i’m pretty sure Terri will be getting this one of John and his boy in a frame. how absolutely epic is this? seriously not posed. i was shooting Milo when i happened to see John and Koda having their moment and asked them to stay.
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back at the house i had the boys do a little posing … not an easy feat since the front yard is one of their major play zones …
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and as Terri and John poured over some of the scruffy dog coffeetable books, i snatched a few more shots of the exhausted boys.
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and by the way, if you missed Koda’s little dancing debut on the blog earlier, you should check it out. he’s a major talent!
you’ll be seeing big brother Milo’s blog entry tomorrow, along with a few shots of this fabulous family.
thanks, everyone. glad you’re enjoying Koda. believe it or not, he’s every bit as sweet as he looks!
hey, vickie, thanks so much, but there are some awesome photographers in aussie-land! (and i’m so jealous of their work because of the light you guys get down there) click on Charlotte Reeves name in the comment above yours … i’m not sure of her proximity to you, but she’s just one of several great Aussie pet photographers!ReplyCancel
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Kelly (Neptune)A Toller! Such beautiful shots so far! I can’t wait to see more!! =D
Liz ~ elizabeth&janeLovely details!
JenniferA toller! So excited to see more!
Lori @ According to GusBeautiful photos! I LOVE photos of paws…warms my heart 🙂
Holly Garner-JacksonDog parts!!! A part of the whole! Can’t wait for the rest!!!
ChristinaFreakishly adorable!
Sandy & RykerCan’t wait till Christmas. You are such a tease!
emilyawesome shots! i love how much they say without even revealing the whole dog! you’re awesome!
SydneyNova Scotia Duck Toller!!! Oh I love this breed. The first photo just got me, it is perfect and I wish I had a simmilar shot of Cody on my wall. You are amazing Ilona, I can’t wait till christmas pass’s and we shall see the full blog (if there is one and I hope there is).
TatyanaA Nova Scotia! I LOVE these guys – can’t wait to see the rest! 🙂
Jackiewow, now THAT is one Christmas gift i would be thrilled to get! Someone is very lucky!
LoriI can tell she’s a gorgeous girl, even seen in parts! Lovely photo quality as always…