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50 Funny And Sweet Dog Photos That Show Why Greg Murray Is The King Of Pet Portraits
Animals,DogsJUL 28, 2025

50 Funny And Sweet Dog Photos That Show Why Greg Murray Is The King Of Pet Portraits

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Award-winning pet photographer Greg Murray is back with a fresh collection that’s as adorable as it is funny. Known worldwide for his iconic Peanut Butter Dogs and Peanut Butter Puppies photobooks - featuring rescued pups with priceless, peanut butter-covered expressions - dogs remain the heart and soul of Greg’s work.
It’s worth mentioning that Greg has spent over a decade photographing shelter animals, with many of his photo projects directly contributing to helping his four-legged models find new, loving homes. Each of his images highlight the unique personality behind every wagging tail and soulful gaze.
If you’re curious to explore a big selection of Greg Murray’s work over the years, scroll down. We’re sure you’ll enjoy it just as much as we do!

#1

One-eyed rescue puppy raising a paw, showing pure joy and curiosity while trying peanut butter for the first time.
“Live long and prosper. - Spock”
- Boba the rescue dog
38points

#2

Rescue puppy with a white chest and gray fur looking curiously against a yellow background.
I love making new friends, especially when they're little pitties! Meet Myles, named after the one and only.
38points

#3

Rescue puppy with light fur looks joyful with mouth open against a soft pink background in a close-up portrait.
I don't care what the experts say; dogs really smile!
37points

#4

Rescue puppy licking nose with tongue out, enjoying peanut butter for the first time against a blue background
This might be the most epic tongue I've ever worked with in the studio.
36points

#5

Rescue puppy with a happy expression wearing a collar and dog for president tag, showing pure joy and excitement.
There are many reasons why a dog would make a great president. My favorite reason is Compassion and Empathy.
35points

#6

Rescue puppies sitting on a white background looking up with joyful expressions after trying peanut butter for the first time.
Penny took my directions seriously at our recent session. Look at that smile! I first photographed Penny and her sister Fiona 10 years ago then again in 2016 for my first book, Peanut Butter Dogs. So great to see them again!
35points

#7

Fluffy white rescue puppy with eyes closed and tongue out, showing pure joy after tasting peanut butter for the first time
If this photo of Harper, the rescue Samoyed, doesn’t make you smile, I don’t know what will.
Sometimes during shoots, we get lucky and capture one of those unforgettable photos like this.
34points

#8

Rescue puppy with blue and brown eyes lying down, showing pure joy while trying peanut butter for the first time.
Wanna play with me?!
Maddox the Dane puppy!
33points

#9

Rescue puppy with black and white fur walking on a gray background, showcasing joy and curiosity.
Meet Frank and his majestic flowing fur! There are so many photos I love from our session together. But there's something special about seeing all that fur move!
33points

#10

White rescue puppy looking curiously at the camera, capturing the joyful moment of trying peanut butter for the first time.
Meet Cash, the strikingly handsome and lovable rescued blocky-headed pibble, rescued by and adopted by some awesome humans.
30points

#11

Fluffy rescue puppy standing happily with its tongue slightly out, showcasing pure joy and playful energy.
Hey from Dutton! — part-time smiler, full-time heart-melter. Whether he’s beaming at the camera or mid-yawn, this puppy knows how to steal the spotlight. Studio sessions are hard work when you’re this handsome!
29points

#12

Rescue puppy with bright blue eyes happily tasting peanut butter for the first time against a pink background.
Tesla, the rescue dog, has one of the greatest smiles I have ever seen in my studio. How can you not smile while looking at his face?! And how about those blue eyes?
28points

#13

Rescue puppy with fluffy black fur held up by tattooed hands, showing pure joy after trying peanut butter for the first time.
Bocce and ZsaZsa, works of art...
One of the best parts of the process is hanging the art from our session!
28points

#14

Rescue puppies enjoying peanut butter for the first time, showing joy and curiosity with a red ball in their mouth.
Duncan is here to make you swoon!
28points

#15

Two rescue puppies wearing bow ties sitting on a gravel path, capturing the joy of trying peanut butter for the first time.
I haven’t photographed a wedding in many years, and I don’t plan on doing more. However, this one involved some unique circumstance,s and I couldn’t say no.
28points

#16

Rescue puppy standing on a white background experiencing pure joy trying peanut butter for the first time.
Believe it or not, puppies are often the easiest age to photograph. They are so curious and playful and rarely nervous or concerned with all the equipment. So bring me your puppies! Kittens too!
27points

#17

Two rescue puppies sitting side by side wearing colorful collars, showcasing pure joy after trying peanut butter.
Meet my friends S’more and Oreo! They came to visit Cleveland all the way from Rhode Island for the solar eclipse and had a photo shoot while they were in town. I’m going to pretend they came to see me first and foremost and it just so happened we were in the path of totality.
27points

#18

Rescue puppy with shaggy fur sitting against yellow background, happily licking peanut butter with tongue out.
Names that make me smile: WAFFLES
27points

#19

Rescue puppy lying down with black and white spots, showing pure joy after trying peanut butter for the first time.
Those eyes and that face—Yumi was so much fun to work with the other day. You may have seen her jumping photos at the lake. We also spent time in the studio, and she was nothing short of amazing behind the camera. I can't wait to share more!
26points

#20

Rescue puppy holding a blue and orange frisbee, eagerly awaiting peanut butter for the first time with joyful eyes.
Henry the Weimaraner brought his smile, good looks and favorite frisbee to his recent shoot!
26points
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