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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.

a pack o’ spoos ~ {Waterloo, Ontario pet photographer}

you’ve seen their sneak peeks on the scruffy dog facebook page, but it’s high time we show you all a few more images from the shoot we had a few weeks ago with the pack of standard poodles belonging to Jennifer who owns Pet Pawzazz Grooming Spa here in town.  we had such a great time out in the woods …

this pack of four girls is actually four generations.  Paris is the great grandmother …

then there’s her daughter Memphis …

and Memphis is the mother to Cheeky …

and finally, there’s Cheeky’s daughter, Cocoanut …

… also known as the orangutan.

we had a lot of fun in the woods … lots of running …

lots of leaf-catching …

loads of crazy jumping …

and of course, there were balls …

and lots of spoodle’tude.

of course, great-grandma Paris was the best poser …

and so stunning with her cords …

thanks for letting me capture your pack’s spirit, Jenn.  … an extremely memorable afternoon indeed.

looking forward to seeing you guys at your consult tomorrow.

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  • leesiaLOVE that paw shot at the end! so many amazing action shots too…ReplyCancel

  • Laurenthat running shot of Paris about halfway through is amazing! How neat to get four generations!ReplyCancel

  • michelle bradshawParis is stunning, love her “cords”. Four generations of pure beauty…that’s amazing. Love them all but especially love the last shot…it’s just neat!ReplyCancel

  • Meghan GraceGood Morning, Illona! Love the jump shots but the last one with those darling feet just topped them all off! Fabulous!ReplyCancel

  • Tucker's MomLove that last shot! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • DLukerThey wore me out just looking at their pictures 😀 Wonderful set, but that last shot is inspired, for sure!ReplyCancel

  • V.SchweissIllona, this series is fantastic. Great job.ReplyCancel

  • Sherry in MTThe leaping shots are sooooo totally spoo but the last shot I have to say is one of my favorite – a perfect parting shot!ReplyCancel

  • TatyanaWhat a good looking bunch. Love the last shot of their feet 🙂 And the jumping shots rock!ReplyCancel

some more scruffy clients you may have missed on the SDP facebook page ~ {Ontario pet photographer}

if you don’t follow scruffy dog on facebook you will have missed some of these scruffy client faces from last week … (and if you are following SDP on facebook, well, good dog!)

first up, how about a look at Lolli … winking!

you might remember her from her Winter shoot when she was just teeny tiny.  today Lolli is a lot bigger, but still a big goofy puppy …

she was fond of showing off her sticks …

no matter how oversized they were.

and this is Henry.   yes, he looks a  lot like Lolli … in fact, I’m betting they could be litter mates.  you’ll be seeing more of the young, dashing Henry soon.

and Cocoanut really getting into the spirit of fall …

then there was this surprise when i was editing a photo of Memphis (Cocoanut’s grandmother) … it seems she has a habit of picking up hitchhikers … crazy spoo!

and sweet, darling Baxter.   we had such a blast … definitely a Merrick-soul in a slightly different suit.  i so wanted to steal him … but i’m assured that i have been deigned his Dogmother, and he’s got a home here if he ever finds himself needing one.

he dances too!

and then there was our very own Aslan … you’ll find an entire mini-gallery of images captured of him with his first kill (while under our guardianship).  these photos raised a little bit of dust on the scruffy dog facebook page from mouse-lovers near and far, and i understand.  i love all animals too!  however, as explained in comments on the facebook page, the mouse in these photos is already very dead.  we had no idea we even had a mouse in the house until Aslan pounced and came out of the corner with this guy already quite dead.

the photos taken were a documentation of the ritual which all cats (wild and domestic) partake in after a kill.  to have deprived our mighty hunter from that ritual would have — in my opinion — been a disgrace to cat guardianship, or any “pet” for that matter.  for me, it’s important to answer your dog and cat’s needs, to recognize them as dogs or cats, and respect that, including allowing Aslan the ritual documented in the photos posted on the scruffy dog facebook page.

thank you to all on facebook who supported these photos and the intent behind them.

then we have lovely, sweet girl Basil …

and her irresistible brother, Sprocket …

and last, but not least, lovely gentleman Dante …

he had lots to say …

and rounding out the week was an appearance of the two resident scruffies on a Sunday evening hike.  you can see more of our hike in their previous blog entry.

and that’s just a little of what you missed if you’re not following scruffy dog on facebook.  have a great week, everyone!

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  • Linda B.Aslan is a strikingly handsome cat. Great shots with the deceased mouse.ReplyCancel

  • michelle bradshawBeautiful!!
    Love, love, love Lolli winking!!ReplyCancel

the scruffies of SDP ~ {Ontario pet-exclusive photographer}

especially when it comes to the fall season, when we have quadruple the bookings on the schedule just to fit everyone in, when i’m working the cameras almost every day, and sorting and processing thousands of photos, sometimes the last thing i’m compelled to do is pick up a camera and add more to that seemingly endless backlog.   as a result, the scruffies tend to become the shoemaker’s kids who have to run around barefoot.

but yesterday, after five shooting days in a row, we decided to drag the equipment out on a walk to capture a few photos of the scruffies in action.  a few have been posted up on the scruffy dog photography facebook page already … but here are some more.

just heading out …

the look i get when i ask her to ‘wait’ at the top of a hill … first i get some awesome, alert stances, and then it’s like: “seriously, take a picture!  it’ll last longer, lady.  i got places to be!”

merrick always stops when he sees me stop …

and if i’m squatting too long with the camera, he comes flying back …

while matea is all about the hunt … always searching to scare up something … although this hike didn’t turn up anything to chase.

and merrick has become quite an adventurer himself, in spite of his very miserable beginnings … in spite of being at least 7 years old, merrick still acts like a puppy (i have no doubts he was removed from his mother too early) … and as a result, he turns to matea to direct and guide him through this new world of his.

and with matea as has guide, it’s no doubt that his hunt drive has gone from zero to ten … always on the lookout for voles (a much wiser quarry than the coyote he tried to chase down last winter!)

still with his eyes on matea …

a year and a half since his rescue, i think you’d be hardpressed to find a happier dog …

and at ten years of age, matea sill has the moves …

in all the years of photographing my girl, countless running shots, i don’t have a single shot like this one … with he ear fringes flying …

and, as always,  matea’s tongue was definitely along for the hike …

and this is why i love shooting in November … all the dried grasses are absolutely beautiful.

weeee!!!!

and near the end of the hike, we had some awesome light to work with …

and no dog … but a spider …

i hope you enjoyed this little break from scruffy clients.  i know matea and merrick certainly did!  have a great Monday, everyone.

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  • Susan HumphreysWow, it’s great to see the two scruffies again. These are just awe-inspiring. The lighting and colours are wonderful. Merrick makes you
    happy just looking at him. He looks like he’s ‘taking off’ in one of these photographs. Hope Matea is okay, she looks great!

    Susan Humphreys
    Northampton
    England.ReplyCancel

  • MarlaAwesome shots, girl. Will you put the ear fringe shot up on Flickr? I want to favourite it 🙂ReplyCancel

  • michelle bradshawWell, I can’t find the words….and beautiful just doesn’t cut it. Stunning images illona!
    I love the ear fringe shot of Matea, she’s so beautiful. And Merrick….he’s just fun. I love his “wee” running shot. The magic in the lighting at the end of your hike is just gorgeous. Give Matea and Merrick a hug for me…I miss them!ReplyCancel

  • MathildaYour photos are absolutley stunning!ReplyCancel

  • Holly Garner-JacksonHoorah for getting out with your kids and your camera. A little balance for your whole pack!
    Love the ear fringe shot the most!ReplyCancel

  • Meghan GraceAll of your photos are beautiful but these are exceptionally gorgeous. What beautiful babies you have. Thanks for sharing!ReplyCancel

  • LindaThe one of Matea’s ear fringes is superb. And Merrick is just such a happy guy. We have a rescue malamute/rough collie from Taiwan and he is so much like Merrick in the way he exudes happiness. Woo hoo I’m loved, raw fed and I’ve got a cool girl dog to hang with.ReplyCancel

  • DLukerYou’ve got to be thrilled that you got out with THE scruffies, let alone come back with so many wonderful images. But, ohmyDOG! #189, the way she’s outlined in that fabulous light! Magic! Tears here, for real!ReplyCancel

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