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    The day Ron Schmidt picked up a camera at age 7, he immediately knew he wanted to be a photographer. After spending years assisting high-profile fashion and celebrity photographers, Schmidt decided to focus on what he was truly passionate about: dogs. Ever since, he has captured the hearts of canine lovers with his delightful dog portraits. Check out these awesome photos, then visit Schmidt's website and Facebook page to see more photogenic dogs.

    UP, UP AND AWAY

    The fence was too high to jump over, so Dash had to be resourceful. 

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    HOMEWARD BOUND

    Lewie and Clark realized they were not going to get anywhere if they kept paddling in different directions. 

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    FIDO FLIPPERS

    He was determined to do whatever he had to do to become the beach's best lifeguard dog. 

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    BUMMED BULLDOG

    Swings are more fun when someone's there to give you a push. 

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    SLIP AND SLIDE

    The sprinkler system called out to Peanut. How could he resist its seductive siren spray?

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    SIT BACK AND RELAX

    Lolly appreciated the lake house more than anyone else in the family. Unfortunately, this meant marking the Adirondack chairs as her own territory.

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    THE POOL BOY

    No bikini babe in her right mind could resist Bugsy in his swim goggles. 

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    PARLEZ VOUS PASTRIES? 

    Pierre's favorite part of his walk was the daily stop at the French bakery. Evidemment! 

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    LUCKY DOG 

    Goldie thought his luck would increase if he threw himself into the fountain instead of a rusty penny. 

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    SUN-HAT HAPPY 

    For a dog, Sandy was surprisingly obsessed with protecting her skin from UV rays. 

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    SWEET AND SOUR

    Even dogs know that any glass of lemonade is incomplete without a fresh fruit slice.

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    OBEDIENCE SCHOOL

    The cool kids always sat in the back. 

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Anyone that buys a Pug or Breeds a PUG (other than rescuing one) , should be hung upside down until the crows peck their eyes out. These dogs are not healthy, and these people will be born as a Pug in their next life.

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Anyone who makes a statement like that needs their own eyes pecked out. I owned a Pug for 13 years. She was a sheer delight and I wouldn't trade those 13 years for anything. She had a few issues typical to Pugs, but nothing major. She was healthy all those years and a great companion and friend.

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