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Photographer Documents Dogs All Over The World In Their Native Lands
PHOTOGRAPHER DOCUMENTS DOGS ALL OVER THE WORLD IN THEIR NATIVE LANDS
Craig Turner-Bullock, a pet photographer, has combined his passion for dogs and travel into a clever project. In Dogs of the World, the photographer from New Zealand records various dog breeds in their native countries. It began as a coincidental travel experience and has since grown into trips to 20 countries, more than 50 cities, pictures of 60 cherished dog breeds, and now a book.
When he happened to take pictures of a French bulldog in Paris, a pit bull in New York, and a corgi in London, Dogs of the World was born. Turner-Bullock started actively looking for breeds to create Dogs of the World after realizing he had the makings of something unique.
He says, "Some of the dogs have been photographed in the exact locations where the breeds were founded, such as in Scotland at Bowhill House meeting dapper Dinmont terriers." "Others are in famous places in their home country, and sometimes I've exercised a little artistic license to take pictures of them in places they've grown very attached to."
For instance, he picked London for corgis because of their association with Queen Elizabeth II, even though the breed originated in Wales. In a similar vein, Turner-Bullock decided to honour their ancestors by taking pictures of herding dogs in Australia, even though the Australian shepherd breed was developed in the United States.
"Some collies used in the creation of the Australian Shepherd were imported from Australia, which is how they got their name," he told PetaPixel, referring to dogs like the Australian Shepherd that were developed and initially recognized in the USA. "Since Australia was their namesake nation, I took pictures there."
For his book Dogs of the World, Turner-Bullock recently ran a successful Kickstarter campaign. He anticipates having the book in the hands of readers by December 2025. In order to get 80 to 90 breeds in the book, he intends to squeeze in a few more photo shoots before then.
"In early 2025, I'm looking forward to taking pictures of the Japanese Shiba Inu and Akita as well as the Indian Ghost Hound," he says to My Modern Met. "I have rough plans to capture the Dalmatian in Croatia and the enormous Tibetan Mastiff in Tibet, two breeds I really hope to add to the book."
Some breeds, like the Russian Borzoi and Samoyed, are prohibited due to current events, but many others are still up for capture. German Shepherds, Boxers, Schnauzers, Rottweiler, Doberman, and Dachshund are among the breeds that have their origins in Germany. In order to document more of these breeds, Turner-Bullock actually hopes to be able to return to Germany.
Although studio portraits are often associated with pet photography, Tuner-Bullock hopes that his artistic creations will also honour the breeds' heritage and encourage people to appreciate the world's amazing diversity.
For Turner-Bullock, the book is the result of ten years of labour. Every picture is linked to memory because he put his all into the series, from organizing logistics to establishing connections with dog owners. "To be honest, each one is unique, challenged my creativity, forced me to come up with ways to work in harsh weather conditions, or helped me connect with the dog in new ways, and they will all always be a part of my life."