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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.

and here’s Rollo! ~ {Ontario pet photographer}

well, if you haven’t stopped by the scruffy dog blog in a few days … first, why not?  and second, you’ve arrived at our fourth and final installment in what has become: Wiener Week.  if you’ve missed the earlier entries, you can find this doxy trio’s ‘group’ shots in their blog entry from this past weekend.  and here’s handsome Oscar’s blog entry … and don’t miss Charlie’s blog debut!

but this entry is for Oscar … how fashionable is this dude?

always cooling at least one engine …

we had fun in the forest and down by the river …

although i’m not sure Oscar — like  his short-legged brothers — was too fond of water …

“Dad, you gettin’ me outta here or what?”

“really?”

“fine, i’ll find my own way out.”

but where these guys had the most fun was when we hit the badlands …

lots of exploring …

… some posing …

lots of ear-flappin’ fun …

although consistently being at the back of the pack, the dust got to Rollo a bit.  “bless you!”

it wasn’t easy shooting these three, going off in all different directions, but i loved working with them …

as i mentioned in Oscar’s blog entry, if the terrain and backdrop looks familiar to some of you loyal blog followers, yes, these are the same locations where i shot the last two red, mini-dachshund clients last summer belonging to fabulous photographers Dave and Charlotte.  Meaghan and Ben loved that shoot so much and Fritz and Greta’s images, that they were determined to utilize the same locations.

so many dachshunds!  but there’s no mistaking Rollo and his distinct ear-stylin’ …

hope you’ve all enjoyed Wiener Week here at scruffy dog photography. if you’ve got a doxy to share, we’d love to see him/her!  share your doxy’s photo this week on the scruffy dog facebook page!  we’d love to see him/her!

have a great hump day, everyone.

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  • Andy MillsYou have some absolutely fantastic photos!ReplyCancel

  • Marianne BracaYou are SOOOO good!!!
    I love your pictures – they make me happy 🙂ReplyCancel

  • KarenI particularly like the one with the dogs walking across the top of the mound/rocks. The curve of the dog’s body reflected in the foreground and background. The location with it’s lines, texture and colour is quite doggy.ReplyCancel

and now for Charlie ~ {Ontario pet exclusive photographer}

welcome to Day Three of Wiener Week!  yesterday you met Oscar in his blog entry, and earlier in the weekend you saw the entire trio of wieners.  today it’s wee Charlie’s turn …

and just how C-U-T-E is this little man?!  with his twisty little doxy feet …

and his big flopsy ears …

and his undeniable love and trust for dad.

this little piebald boy was such an awesome model …

… not to mention a four-legged superhero without a cape … did you know Charlie could fly?

and when he’s not flying, Charlie can be a real pain in his brother’s neck … literally.

like any fine, upstanding 6-month-old pup, this boy’s got things to see and places to explore …

… and always looking to raise a little mischief …

so that’s little boy Charlie …

stay tuned soon for Rollo’s blog entry!

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  • becky g. (from AZ)OMG! Difficult to pick a fav! What a cute puppy.ReplyCancel

  • Holly Garner-JacksonCharlie is a real cutie! Love the flying shot and his roaming the badlands! I’ve never seen a doxie this color! Cool! He’s a little dynamo!ReplyCancel

  • Mike HayesGreat work. I love their flying ears!ReplyCancel

oscar ~ {Ontario pet photographer}

well, i did promise you all a bunch of dachshund photos from our awesome shoot recently with repeat clients Oscar, Rollo and newcomer Charlie.  you can see Oscar and Rollo’s winter session here, and if you missed the blog entry of their “group” photos from this past weekend, you can check that out too.

so, without further doo-doo, welcome to Wiener Week!

that’s Oscar with the big goofy smile and the gorgeous eye-liner.

and if the terrain and backdrop is looking vaguely familiar, yes, these are the same locations where i shot the last two red, mini-dachshund clients last summer belonging to fabulous photographers Dave and Charlotte.  Meaghan and Ben loved that shoot so much and Fritz and Greta’s images, that they were determined to utilize the same locations.

so, into the river we went …

from my experience, wiener dogs don’t care much for water … and at first Oscar was looking for a way out …

but it didn’t take long before Oscar was enjoying himself …

soon, though, it was time for Oscar to come out and let his brothers have a turn … you’ll have to stay tuned for those tomorrow.

what a poser Oscar is …almost always up-front and centre …

in fact, encouraging Oscar to move away from the cameras took a few tricks … like sticks …

and strategically thrown Cuz balls …

other times, Oscar just wanted to play with me.

stay tuned for Oscar’s baby brother, Charlie, tomorrow!

have a great Monday, everyone!

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  • BirgitDear Illona,

    I found your website via a Google search for dog photography inspiration as I’m just starting out with dog sessions.

    Several days later, I’m still browsing your blog in awe at all the phantastic moments you captured. You really do have a way with dogs, that’s for sure. You manage to capture so much personality and the dogs really seem to smile for you. Every blog post tells a little story 🙂

    Would love to do a one-on-one so much, but I’m in Germany and will have to let your website suffice for the time being.

    Anyways, keep up the good work.

    Best wishes from Germany,
    BirgitReplyCancel

  • TamaraLast night I spend an hour browsing through your blog and couldn’t get enough of your beautiful soulful pictures. They made me smile and made me cry. I LOVE your work. P.S. Sorry for bad weather here in Nova Scotia…I hope you decide to come back one day. It is beautiful out here when sun is out.ReplyCancel

  • anneLove when you shoot wieners. what a cutie. love them all, that 2nd shot is priceless.ReplyCancel

  • Holly Garner-JacksonWonder wieners! Especially love the flying shot where his little feet are frozen in time!
    Of course being low to the ground yourself helps! 😉ReplyCancel

  • Jeff DriverWonderful shots!ReplyCancel

  • becky g. (from AZ)LOVE the airtime shot you captured with his little brother in the background! And spit bubbles are always great! 🙂ReplyCancel

  • Debthere is just no resisting mini smooths. these are awesome captures.ReplyCancel

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