26 Photos Of Dogs That Are Sure To Inspire You To Take Better Pics Of Your Furry Friend

From the streets to the beach, Magnum Dogs takes readers around the world with a range of big, small, bold, and beautiful canines.

by Kirsten Chilstrom

BuzzFeed News Photo Editor

Posted on October 15, 2021, 3:06 pm

Black and white photo of a dog in front of a sofa and mannequin leg

For dog lovers and photography enthusiasts alike, the 2021 book Magnum Dogs, published by Thames & Hudson, offers the most delectable contents with over 180 photos of canines captured all over the world. The book features four-legged friends riding in cars, getting the royal treatment at the groomer, and on vacation in its five chapters: Streetwise, Best in Show, It's a Dog's Life, At the Beach, and Behind the Scenes.

Captured moments such as Cristina García Rodero's photo of a small dog holding a person's hand, Richard Kalvar's image of two dogs that appear to be hugging, and Elliott Erwitt's angle of a large poodle standing up tall to get a view of a dog show are reminders of why we love canines so much (and why they may be better than cats).

Dog standing in a crosswalk wearing sunglasses, dress and holding a cigar in mouth

Dog stands on a hotel room bed in a red painted room in Paris

Three dogs sit next to a woman on a sofa in a deshuffled room

Small white dog stands in front of a fireplace as a person on the left side holds a treat in the air

A man holds a small dog in his hand and gives it a kiss

Dog seen sitting in the front seat and looking out the window of an older car

Man seen kissing a dog as they both sit in a bright yellow convertible

Candid view of a dog sitting in a car with actress Marilyn Monroe and actor Eli Wallach

Dog seen in a Halloween costume with wings and halo

Two bulldogs seen pulling on a leash as they take a walk

Behind the scenes view of dogs being groomed for competition

Candid view of a small dog sitting on a red ottoman next to two women in high heels

Black and white photo of a large poodle standing up high to view a dog show competition

Black and white Chin dog sits on a tabletop awaiting his groomer at a competition

Film strip photos of a dog on a beach and people's feet

Dogs seen running freely on the beach enjoying the water

Actress Jayne Mansfield sits in a beach chair and holds two small dogs on her lap

Two black and white dogs seen at the carnival wearing goggles

Candid view of two dogs and a person standing on the beach looking at the water

A couple is seen embracing on a bench near the beach as a small dog sits under the bench

Two dogs seen hugging and one small dog stands in the background

Dog is seen howling out the window of a car as he rides in a car on the street of Japan

Tiny dog stands on his haunches and holds the hand of a person

Kirsten Chilstrom
BuzzFeed News Photo Editor