Mutley & Dexter

Partners in Crime

By Melissa Keizer

May 25^th, 2016

If I could imagine my dream job, it would probably involve animals and a camera. After creating a bit of awareness about my pet photography services via a Facebook page, I got hired to do what I love.

This is where these two gorgeous dogs come in.

Mutley and Dexter are two beautiful English Cocker Spaniels, whose owner got in touch with me to arrange a pet photo session.

MEET mUTLEY

Sweet little Mutley is the older of the two dogs. He and Dexter came from similar breeding lines and have many similarities, but the easiest way to tell them apart are the colour of their ears. Mutley’s ears are a dignified silver and Dexter’s are a dark black. As well as this, Mutley has two distinctive stripes on his muzzle.

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Mutley's distinctive silver ears and stripes on his muzzle.

Mutley was an absolute sweetheart and kept me laughing, as when I had him poised and ready for his portrait, he’d shuffle forward, a little bit at a time, until he was right beside me.

Meet Dexter

Playful Dexter is definitely a people-pleaser, especially if he knows it’s leading to delicious treats. I caught him sitting like a meerkat and even giving me a sly wink for a treat!

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Who could resist those big brown eyes?

I come prepared to pet photo sessions, armed with toys, squeakers, whistles and treats. Luckily, both spaniels were highly food motivated, so I only had to have a treat in hand to grab their undivided attention.

I loved capturing Mutley’s willingness to do anything for the treat, as he gives his paw in hopes of an exchange.

I had such a lovely afternoon photographing these two super friendly, photogenic dogs. I’d love if you could support me by giving my Facebook page a like, or simply by telling your friends about my pet photography services. I can’t wait to meet more adorable pets!