Photographer Sophie Gamand takes the designer dogs to new heights in her series “Watchdog” | Sophie Gamand
The new trend of small dogs emerging in large cities is becoming the norm. As more services as doggie daycare, overnight dog hotels and luxury goods for pooches emerges we are also seeing a new world order: designer dogs dressed to the nines! In her series titled “Watchdog” by photographer Sophie Gamand, the artist responsible for the “Wet Dog” series, explores the evolution of the guard dog through her stunning images of designer dogs dressed in the most lavish outfits to hit the Pet World!
French award-winning photographer Sophie Gamand from New York City takes us into the glamorous world of the lavished pooch. Since 2010, Gamand has been focusing on dogs and our relationship with them through her photography. The following images are a stunning body of work featuring elaborate costumes inlaid with jewelry, feathered headdresses and facial ornaments. According to her website Gamand describes her aspirations of her series “Watchdog” through the evolving role of the guard dog “I cannot help but wonder: Aren’t these dogs becoming some sort of emotional ramparts against the world? Security blankets for women who are afraid to go into the world alone? They are like little soldiers, sidekicks, confidants, best friends. With them by their side, these women never have to feel alone and exposed anymore.”
A Chihuahua strikes a pose in the stunning series “Guard Dog” | Sophie Gamand
A Chihuahua poses in a stunning headdress outfit in the series “Guard Dog” | Sophie Gamand
Diamonds may be forever but this pooch poses in a timeless image featuring a necklace of crystals | Sophie Gamand
This pampered pooch poses in an elaborate headdress and outfit in the series “Guard Dog” | Sophie Gamand
Dogs become the focus in the stunning series “Guard Dog” | Sophie Gamand
This pampered pooch poses in a pearl-detailed headress and feathered skirt in the series “Guard Dog” | Sophie Gamand