Be Inspired - Dog's Day

International Dog Day (August 26th) began 20 years ago and to celebrate we have put together a gallery full of wagging tails, soulful eyes, and canine charm captured in a variety of artistic styles. From dashing doodles to regal retrievers, these portraits prove what dog lovers have always known, every pup is a unique masterpiece!

The day itself was created by Colleen Paige to honour dogs everywhere and to remind us that adoption and animal welfare matter. This year we are asked to find 20 ways to celebrate! Whether that’s taking your pooch for a sniff-filled stroll, donating blankets to your local shelter, or welcoming a new furry friend into your home, there’s no wrong way to celebrate man's relationship with their canine friends.

Stroking a dog releases hormones that calm us down, lowering blood pressure, so they’re fluffy four-legged therapists. Their noses are up to 100,000 times more powerful than humans, which explains their obsessive sniffing of every single blade of grass.  Science says those alluring puppy-dog eyes are not accidental as dogs evolved special eye muscles just to melt our hearts. 

With over 360 breeds (and endless mixes), dogs come in all shapes and sizes; from a chihuahua the size of a tea cup to a Great Dane taller than your table. No matter the style, their unconditional bond remains the same.

This International Dog Day, celebrate in the most fitting way; walk through this collection, with each image a wagging, panting, tail-thumping reminder that life is always better with a dog by your side.