The competition is now closed. The winners will be notified at the end of September 2010 and the winning entries will be available to view on the website in October 2010

All entry fees will go to the Kennel Club Charitable Trust (Registered Charity Number 327802).  The Charitable Trust makes a difference for all dogs by funding a wide variety of work ranging from supporting research into canine diseases to welfare initiatives and the promotion of support dogs, all of which give dogs healthier and happier lives.

We'd like to thank our sponsors: R & L Pet Products and Calumet Photographic Ltd.

Prizes:

• The overall winning photograph will be put on display at London’s leading canine event, Discover Dogs in November 2010 at Earls Court.
• The overall winning image will also be reproduced on the front cover of the special Photography Competition edition of the Kennel Club’s flagship publication, The Kennel Gazette and the winner from each category will be presented with a framed print of their photograph.
• The overall winner will receive a Lomo Diana camera and a copy of Tim Flach's book, Dogs.
• The winner of the 16 and Under category (see below) along with their parent(s)/guardian will win a day out with the professional dog photographer Marc Henrie, a one year membership of the Young Kennel Club, a digital camera, a framed print of their winning photo and a copy of 'Encyclopedia of Dogs and Puppies' published by Flame Tree Publishing.

There are four categories to enter:

• Dogs at Work
• Dogs at Play
• Dog Portrait
• Man’s Best Friend

For further information about the competition please contact the Kennel Club Picture Library

Tel: 020 7518 1035/1009

Happy snapping!

Acclaimed Fine Art Photographer to Judge Dog Photographer of the Year

Celebrated photographer Tim Flach is to join the judging panel for The Kennel Club Dog Photographer of the Year competition.

Known for his fine art photography of animals ranging from bats to horses, Flach is perhaps best known for his astounding book Equus.

Dogs are another favoured subject for Flach, who has recently completed a new book that looks into the different breeds of dogs. Winners of the competition will be able to take home a signed copy of the new book.

Previous Dog Photographer of the Year winners

• 2009 Winners' Gallery
• 2008 Winners' Gallery
• 2007 Winner's Gallery
• 2006 Winner's Gallery
• 2005 Winner's Gallery

Dog Photographer of the Year 2006 Winner video interview

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