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Adorable dog photos shouldn't be hoarded solely for their owners' enjoyment. The participants of the Kennel Club Dog Photographer of the Year competition understand this all too well. According to the U.K. Daily Mail, over 5,000 amateur and professional photographers from around the world submitted photos for the annual competition. This year's cuddly contest produced plenty of pup-tastic pictures, including this honorable mention photo in the "Dog Portrait" category by Opal Seabrook. Click on to see more of the winning shots.
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ON THE MOVE
This shot of a fast-moving Border Collie, taken by Catherine Laurenson of Glasgow, Scotland, was named "overall winner" of the contest.
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BARKING BUBBLES
Jessica Keating shows promise as a doggie photographer, snagging the top prize in the 16 and Under category with this image.
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INTO THE WOODS
Shane Wilkinson's serene shot moved the judges enough to award the photograph first place in Dog Portraits.
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YUM!
This flower-frenzied sweetie won photographer Rhian White the top spot in the Puppies group.
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GOOD GROOMER
Emma Carter's photo of this dog's show of concern for human hygiene won the contest's Man's Best Friend category.
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GO FETCH
This beachy scene by Doug Jewell won the Dogs at Play category.
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THERE'S A COW
Jon Oakey received second place in the Dogs at Work group, thanks to this dedicated dog.
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BOOP!
Catherine MacGregor captured this tender moment as well as second place in the Man's Best Friend division.
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SPRAY PARTY
Ben Burfitt captured this wet and wild pooch at just the right time, earning second place in the Dogs At Play group.
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INTENSE ACTING
Jason Banbury's super-serious dog photo got a second-place honor in the Dog Portrait category.
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PEEK-A-BOO
These little feet kicked their way to the top, landing Tracey Jarvis in second place in the Puppies photo race.
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TAG — YOU'RE IT!
Tracey Adams shot of this energetic pooch earned her third place in the Dogs at Play group.
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FLOWER POWER
This colorful picture captured by Sarah Brown was the third runner-up in Dog Portraits.
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I'LL NAP HERE
Pam Langrish's picture of a pooped pup earned her the third runner-up spot in the contest's popular Puppies category.
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SWEET SMOOCH
Sara Brown's shot of this bonding moment earned third place for the Man's Best Friend category.
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EYES ON THE PRIZE
Leanne Graham's shot of two dogs focusing on something interesting in the distance was third runner-up in the Dogs At Work category.
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A GREAT LEAP
Finally, young snapper Joshua Carter claimed third place in the 16 and Under category with this high-flying moment.
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Pliant paws preparing to pounce!
October 04 2012 at 4:05 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyNew born paws, reaching out for a life unknown...
October 04 2012 at 4:00 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPlease read the photo captions everyone. This wasn't the Photo of the year...it received honorable mention in the Dog Portrait category
October 04 2012 at 2:35 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply.
Not impressed! Who were the judges? Do they even have art degrees? Or, they just employees?
October 04 2012 at 2:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyIts a dog!
October 04 2012 at 2:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replycute but not a "photo of the year" type to me
October 04 2012 at 2:14 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyThis was photo of the year? Sad. There had to be better pictures of animals then this. This is neat but certainly not great.
October 04 2012 at 1:23 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply" Hey close your eyes, I'm naked"!!!
October 04 2012 at 12:58 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply