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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.

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meet Ryder …

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… handsome, seven-month-old sheltie boy who loves the snow … and loves his mom.

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we had an early morning shoot, and in spite of the sun’s spectacular display on my drive over to Ryder’s home, it refused to make even a hint of an encore during our shoot.

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still, the diffused light of winter can make for some pretty wonderful shooting opportunities.  and Ryder hardly cared about the disappearance of the sun.  he just wanted to run.

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… and sniff …

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… and run some more.

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although he could be a bit of a poser too.

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but sometimes not.  pups do tend to have a shorter attention span.

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this little guy has a wonderful future ahead of him, with a devoted mom who has a good handle on herding breeds and knows just what this active boy needs to keep his drive answered.

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of course, i haven’t met a dog that doesn’t have at least one bad habit …

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thanks, Ryder and Maris for an entertaining morning.  looking forward to seeing you again at the studio consult.

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  • MichelleYou do such a phenomenal job of capturing the personality of each dog! It’s so amazing. Love it.ReplyCancel

  • BiancaI absolutely love these photos, so much life in them (:ReplyCancel

  • johnGotta luv the sheltie… Great pics!ReplyCancel

  • C. CarterI can just feel that little guy’s personality oozing out of those GREAT photos…such a little darling!! And the white-on-white photography challenge?…handled masterfully! Always love visiting your blog :>]]ReplyCancel

  • jeffWhat a wonderful and beautiful Sheltie series! Good stuff. No, GREAT stuff!ReplyCancel

  • Jenniferlove the rug shot, and the one where he is being held….also where is a big round ball running towards the camera, LOL! They are all great, this is one good looking dog!ReplyCancel

  • TatyanaWhat a gorgeous boy! I’m in love with the shot of him with the throw tassel in his mouth 😛ReplyCancel

a rather unimpressed client

this is just a sneak peak of one of the lovely old ladies i met yesterday.  being seniors, sometimes their patience wears a little thin …

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… but we had a little fun regardless.

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stay tuned for more of this sweet senior and her sister coming soon.

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i promised you a puppy, and i’m giving you one.  how sweet is this little darling?

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i met this little girl a week ago, along with her big sister chloe.  bailey is a mastiff/cane corso cross.

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… and i had a blast with this wide-eyed, crazy pup.

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whether we were running around in a local orchard …

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… or having some fun in the snow.

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puppie’s aren’t always the easiest to work with, but i just loved this little girl’s energy.

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and, of course, her many expressions …

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thanks, bailey, for being such a challenging but fantastic model.

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  • HankaAmazing photos!!!ReplyCancel

  • MichelleOh, I am officially in love. She is stunning and those eyes…..I’m a sucker for a big lug!ReplyCancel

  • JennThese imagws are breathtaking … love the variety , movement and fab-u-lous color:) My goal is to me as great as you are some say. Thank you for your inspiration!ReplyCancel

  • EmilyYou are the best of the best, the cream of the crop! And please send that puppy out to me! Amazing work.ReplyCancel

  • NatashaGorgeous as usual!ReplyCancel

  • SylviaI LOVE your work! You have such a talent for capturing their personalities.ReplyCancel

  • staceyThese are so good! Such a lovely pup and gorgeous, colorful, lively pictures!!!ReplyCancel

  • Claireholy cow, she is too cute for words!ReplyCancel

  • TinaI just came across your blog; LOVE YOUR WORK!!!ReplyCancel

  • staceyI don’t know how you do it – amazing work!!ReplyCancel

  • Holly Garner-JacksonGreat phots of this soon to be huge puppy. You’ve captured her puppiness as well as her serious side! Love the eye and blink shot together!
    Well done as usual, illona.ReplyCancel

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