Bull terrier puppy with a cookie Photograph: Keni Akutu
Megan is interested in becoming a professional photographer. She is working on a portfolio and has her own studio in her room. She took this photo of her friend and her dog as a paid commission. This is the first photography competition she has entered. Photograph: Megan Smith
This is Toyah's pet dog Junior, a three-legged lurcher, running in field Photograph: Toyah Warner
Robert says: "This is a picture of Fudge staring into the yawning mouth of a rescue lurcher called Faith when they were playing in the garden" Photograph: Robert Patefield
Andy says: "This picture of border collies in a field was taken for the owner of a dog grooming shop" Photograph: Andy Biggar
Ian is an amateur photographer who loves to take pictures of dogs. This picture is taken of his pet dog Sidney, who is a rescue crossbreed (doberman and german shepherd). He said: “We were on holiday on the beach – Sidney discovered that the seagulls were the best toys ever” Photograph: Ian Lambert
This photograph was taken at Patterdale Dog Day in the Lake District, a working dog show event. Elizabeth is an owner of two rescue pedigree border collies and loves to take pictures of them at work Photograph: Elizabeth Lane
Robert is an amateur photographer hoping to turn professional. This picture shows his dog Fudge, a whippet and bedlington cross Photograph: Robert Patefield
A labrador retriever in action Photograph: Roz Greening
Liz is a professional photographer who took this picture of her pet dog, Jasmine, with her husband. She wanted to show the bond between dog and man Photograph: Liz Coleman
Clare is an amateur photographer who was inspired to take a nostalgic picture of a boy and his dog after the London riots. The dog is her pet Meg, a working cocker spaniel. She is a Pets As Therapy dog as well as being Clare’s model Photograph: Clare Chick
Andy said: "The photograph was created in an opportune moment while taking portrait photos of the owner and his beloved pet" Photograph: Andy Biggar
Errol is an amateur photographer who took this picture on holiday. He said: “This majestic dog came right up to me with a striking, powerful and graceful pose” Photograph: Errol Sidelsky
Deborah said: “The dog belongs to me, his name is Thunder and he is a wire haired ibizan hound. I took the photograph right after he had been bathed. His wet fur stood out perfectly against our orange front door. Like every dog owner I'm so proud of my boy so winning the runner-up slot in the competition feels great" Photograph: Deborah Rumens
Kirsty took this picture of her sister’s dog, a labradoodle. She is an amateur photographer who owns a golden retriever and enjoys taking dog pictures. Kirsty said: “I am very surprised to win in this category as I know there are so many entries every year” Photograph: Kirsty Hogan
