Russian wolfhound

AKA Russian Wolfhounds AKA simultaneously the most badass and most hilarious dog breed ever wrapped up into one super weird shape.

We talk to Belgian photographer Paul Croes about his proclivity for artful dog portraits and what it takes to bring out a pooch's personality.

black borzoi

‘Sero Curatio’

A four legged friend can perhaps be the best one you have in your lifetime. This is one trait in dogs that no other animal can possibly match up to. Loyalty, affection, faithfulness are characteristics that make dogs stand out from the rest of the animals, domesticated of course! Saluki as a breed of hound dogs was originally called the ‘sacred dog of the Sumerian Empire’. While many may recognize it when referred to the Gazelle Hound or the Persian Greyhound, Saluki even to this day remains…

Borzoi was utilized to search running game, like wolves, foxes, and hare over the comparatively open floor. That is also referred to as Russian wolfhound.

Paul Croes & Inge Nelis on Instagram: “This is the first dog that ever came to my studio, this elegant pose made me decide to start with animalphitography 😍 #borzoi…”