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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.

camilla and sarah sneak peek ~ {Waterloo, Ontario pet photographer}

if you follow scruffy dog on facebook, you will have already seen some sneak peek photos of these two darlings … but in case you don’t, i thought i should share just a very small sampling of a couple of lovelies i had the immense pleasure of working with the other weekend.

meet Camilla …

… and Sarah.

these two girls were a blast to work with.

and we got such huge variety with these two stellar little models …

since these two darlings were a squeeze-in session, you’ll be seeing more of them in a future blog entry later in the season as we catch up with regular sessions in our extremely busy fall season … but i simply couldn’t resist a sneak peek for you all.

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  • Holly Garner-JacksonOh my DOG!!! These are awesome! I love the vertical ball catch! Hilarious!ReplyCancel

  • MartinGeorgeus dogs, awsome pictures 🙂

    ps. Last 3 pictures, aren`t they a little bit too WB cold ?ReplyCancel

  • SolteraFabulosity! Look at the light in their eyes! Limpid!ReplyCancel

  • michelle bradshawBeautiful!!! simply beautiful.ReplyCancel

  • CherylFThat is a lot of personality in two small packages! These girls make me smile. Great shots as always Illona. And to think this breed was banned in Italy at one time (BSL). lolReplyCancel

  • TatyanaCorgis rock 🙂 Love the flying corgi shot!ReplyCancel

  • DallasYour work is fabulous and inspiring.ReplyCancel

we have a PoochPalooza winner! ~ {Ontario pet photographer}

as he did all weekend at PoochPalooza — drawing winners of the daily door prizes (valued at over $750 each!  see what you missed!?) as well as the 50/50 draws — i decided to let Merrick Goobernuts McScruffy make the final draw of our fabulous PoochPalooza weekend … this one is for a scruffy dog Starter session, valued at $150!

i gotta admit, the goober is getting pretty good at this ballot-drawing thing …

the winning ballot is backwards, with names of the additional household pets on the back — Gracie and Tyson — so he had to turn it around for me … and the winner is …

George, the french bulldog, owned by Suzanne McQueen!  hope to hear from you and George soon, Suzanne!

and thank you, everyone, for stopping by and visiting us at the scruffy dog corner of the big tent this past weekend.  it was awesome meeting all of you and your 4-leggers!  hope to see you next year!

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  • AnoukNice job Mr. Goobernuts McScruffy!ReplyCancel

  • JustynaAwww, ‘Smers! He is so, so sweet.ReplyCancel

  • michelle bradshawoh, what a kissie face he has! I missed out on all of the fun this year…but will be there next year for sure. I’m thrilled you all had an awesome time!!ReplyCancel

  • TatyanaWhat a sincere look in his eyes 😛ReplyCancel

  • TamaraOMG…He is such a cutie. The look on his face in the last photo is just too much. What a beautiful dog he is. Great pictures as always.ReplyCancel

boots & mollie, new york city gals

meet Boots and Mollie …

that’s Boots up front– where this gorgeous girl tends to be — and just-a-little-shy Mollie hanging back a bit.

we started our shoot with a little running … letting the girls stretch their long legs …

when i first laid eyes on the stunning Boots, i couldn’t refrain from mentioning the slight resemblance to our Canadian TV hero The Littlest Hobo.  and ironically, Cenza, Boots’ mom, had just that week seen some 30-year-old reruns of the show for the first time, and actually knew what i was referring to.

these two gorgeous gals live in New York City, but are both rescues from the Caribbean.  Boots was found at only 4 weeks of age, starving and alone, under a car.

three years later, in the midst of a hurricane, Mollie joined the family when the local humane society was looking for foster families for misplaced animals.  she went from foster to adopted immediately.

now, the sad part in all of this is that Boots is battling cancer.  like a true dog, however, this girl is living each day to the fullest.  just look at that happy face!

we had a lot of fun in the woods …

… in the surrounding grassy areas …

… and on the beach.

it was awesome meeting you gals.  Cenza and Massimo, i hope you’re enjoying your girls’ gallery!

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  • CenzaIllona,
    It has been years since we met but our photo session with you have lived in our hearts.
    We always look back on that day with such fondness as our sweet girls had a wonderful time. You captured their deep bond and love of life, thank you!
    Boots stayed with us a short while longer, in fact she made it for the drive across the country from New York to Arizona. We were blessed with 2 months and then it was time to let her go.
    As life would have it we are back in the Caribbean, where we first got them. Mollie immediately recognized it as her home– she loves the beach.
    We couldn’t leave Arizona without another addition to the family so we rescued a Heeler mix.

    Just wanted to say thanks again and wish you continued success.
    Tropical reagrds,
    Cenza, Massimo
    Mollie & PradaReplyCancel

  • jenniferWhat a fun shoot, and how awesome they are both rescues, what lucky dogs. I wish Boots the best, knowing what it is like to have a dog battling cancer. Sometimes they beat the odds so lets hope for the best. There are so many I like I don’t have a favorite!ReplyCancel

  • Holly Garner-JacksonWhat can I say! These are great! I love the action and reflection shots best, but they are all great!ReplyCancel

  • KarenThey are beautiful dogs and I think you’ve captured a sense of their nobility, in the images, Illona.ReplyCancel

  • mollieYes, my name is Mollie too, for real. Loved this post, the different perspectives and compositions. Nice work.ReplyCancel

  • michelle bradshawI just watched the Littlest Hobbo on Sat, and you’re right…you can see the resemblance!! Boots and Mollie are gorgeous, as are all of your shots illona. I can’t even pick a favourite.
    I’m sure their owners will be delighted with their gallery!!ReplyCancel

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