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Pet Photographer Perfectly Captures The Diversity In Textures And Patterns Of Dog Hair

Stephanie
by Stephanie
4 Oct 2021

Pet photographer Shaina Fishman found a surprisingly beautiful way to play with the old phrase “hair of the dog.” Instead of a hangover cure, her version turns dog fur into the star of the show, and the result is oddly mesmerizing.

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Her series, called “Hair of the Dog,” started as a holiday greeting for clients and grew into a collection of close-up portraits shot over many years. From a Dalmatian’s spotted coat to the curls of a poodle, each image focuses on texture, pattern, and the little details that make every breed stand out.

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The full dogs are out of frame, but the personality is still there, one patch of fur at a time. Read on.

1. I don't think the poodle even sees the camera.

1. I don't think the poodle even sees the camera.
Shaina Fishman
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2. The easily recognizable Dalmatian.

2. The easily recognizable Dalmatian.
Shaina Fishman

3. We need to learn this dog's hair routine.

3. We need to learn this dog's hair routine.
Shaina Fishman

4. Wire-haired dog... or a rug?

4. Wire-haired dog... or a rug?
Shaina Fishman

5. Such a fuzzy sheepdog.

5. Such a fuzzy sheepdog.
Shaina Fishman

6. This one has gone grey from all the stress.

6. This one has gone grey from all the stress.
Shaina Fishman

7. Beautiful shapes on this German Shepherd.

7. Beautiful shapes on this German Shepherd.
Shaina Fishman

8. A shaved poodle. We couldn't believe it either.

8. A shaved poodle. We couldn't believe it either.
Shaina Fishman

Scrolling through these amazing photos must be so satisfying. The differences in texture and pattern among various breeds are fascinating to observe.

It's almost like fingerprints for us humans; every dog's hair feels so unique, and it's hard to believe that they're all dogs. You'd think there are tons of different animals here!

We hope you're enjoying it because there's more doggy fur below that you really don't want to miss.

And if you love fur transformations gone sideways, check out the person who tried dyeing their dog’s fur and hit epic fail.

9. Belgian Malinois.

9. Belgian Malinois.
Shaina Fishman

10. The simple fur of an English Pointer.

10. The simple fur of an English Pointer.
Shaina Fishman

11. The spotted fur of a German Shorthair Pointer.

11. The spotted fur of a German Shorthair Pointer.
Shaina Fishman

12. Beautiful shepherd fur.

12. Beautiful shepherd fur.
Shaina Fishman

13. Another German Shepherd!

13. Another German Shepherd!
Shaina Fishman

14. An Australian Shepherd looking absolutely incredible. Definitely my favorite.

14. An Australian Shepherd looking absolutely incredible. Definitely my favorite.
Shaina Fishman

15. Hair of the Dog cover.

15. Hair of the Dog cover.
Shaina Fishman

Art comes in all shapes and forms, and it's easy for most people to appreciate.

Think you’ve seen every dog quirk? Compare unique nose prints like fingerprints in this nose-print study.

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