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"Little Kids and Their Big Dogs" is a heartwarming photography project by Andy Seliverstoff that focuses on the unbreakable bond between little children and their supersized dogs. The photographer, 58, spent four months taking thousands of pictures in St Petersburg before compiling a book from the hundred best images. Andy has been a photographer for years but he's only recently started to take it seriously. He has a particular fondness for dogs, Great Danes especially, although his canine subjects also include Briads, Newfoundlands, and Black Russian Terriers.
"I always take plenty of time with the dog who's in front of my camera so I get to know the personality of my dog model the best I can," write the photographer on his website. "The personality and the character is unique for every individual dog. The human aspects we often recognize in our dogs are, among other things, what makes us feel so close to them. And it is this aspect I try to express in my photography." You can pre-order the book here.
Like what you see? Then click here to see some more little kids bonding with their giant canine companions.
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Grace Barclay 8 years ago
Is this a miniature walking black bear ......... with a basket in the mouth ;-)
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Pam Tafarella 8 years ago
look at the look on his face...haha..."can we get up now? im getting sand all in my fur"
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Darlene McAlister 8 years ago
I'm sure they don't let the kid just "ride the dog" all the time.. my guess is it was done for the photo shoot. Lighten up genius!
Laury Kelly 8 years ago
One of the things the Newfie was bred for was to rescue sailors... grown men... at sea. They are very strong and powerful. A kid that size is not going to do ANY damage to that dog.
Nachyomama 8 years ago
Who cares it's kid I'm a big fluffy dog!!!! None of your opinions are VALID !!! THIS IS AWESOME!!!!!
Vikki Andreo 5 years ago
Obviously the photographer loves dogs but why would he capture this bad moment! It sends out a message that it’s ok for kids to ride dogs...
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Socially Awkward 8 years ago
If anyone tries to hurt you, tiny human, we will destroy them, ok?
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Emma Ricci 8 years ago
bobby , ...tu pensi che papa' e mamma mi vorranno sempre bene anche quando saro ' grande ????......ma certo ! che domande che mi fai ! anche io te ne vorro' sempre fino a che avro ' vita !!!
Mónica Elisabeth Sacco 8 years ago
...And then, the little boy found his way home thanks to his faithful friend...
Keith Verret 8 years ago
...so remember if you see a girl in a red hoodie, do not associate at all with her! Or her grandmother!! Nothing but trouble...
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Dorian Clarke 8 years ago
You can fly, you can fly, you can fly, you can fly! Off to Neverland!
pearl dsouza 8 years ago
I'm a butterfly, la la la la la that's just how I fly, la la la la la.
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Erika Jean 8 years ago
Amazing storybook quality photographs of children and their dogs. ( boredpanda.com )
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Jeanne Deaux 8 years ago
Look at the angle, it's his chest. Maybe his fur has a particular marking here.
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Katinka Min 8 years ago
Some of the others are prettier or more spectacular but this is my favourite! <3
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Helga Kelly-Nagy 8 years ago
Briards are gorgeous dogs, I can vouch for them, as I have had many of them over the years!
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Melody Lanzatella 8 years ago
I believe these are Leonbergers, the ONLY reason I know that is because my son wanted one...but mucho $$$$$!
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Marcela 8 years ago
They are too joung (too small even) for this kind of taking photos. And it shows allright.
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Daria B 8 years ago
Given how big these dogs are compared to the kids, they look like their guardians rather than pets. ♥
Inurri 8 years ago
A year before I was born my parents got a bloodhound. I was growing up with her and she was like a guardian, friend and family member. Now I cannot imagine childhood without animals, really.
Load More Replies... varwenea 8 years ago
I wish I had grown up with animals. It looks utterly idyllic. I would have felt so much more protected. I will be never tired of these pics.
Hans 8 years ago
I think you should become Bored Panda's Chief Quality Officer. Your one-word "Great!" posting has become a kind of quality signet.
Load More Replies... Katinka Min 8 years ago
Ok, these pics are really lovely but I'm going to step on the soap box and say it: DOGS DON'T LIKE HUGS! They put up with it, because they've learned we mean it nicely, but if you really love your pooch stop squeezing its shoulderblades. Peace!
Christine Russell 8 years ago
And you know this how? My dog loves hugs. He comes to me lays his head on my shoulder and his muzzle against my next and presses his full body weight against me, until I give him a light squeeze. Then he relaxes his bidy and gies off on his merry way.
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Glynis Lailann 8 years ago
Beautiful photos capturing all the delight and joy of children and dogs..
Christine Russell 8 years ago
Marcela, I guess it's because we are not all as smart as you. I have a new tablet and have not figured it all out yet. Just got it last night
Karen Florida 8 years ago
My one year old English mastiff out weighs me by almost 100 lbs. I am 140 and he is 230. He is massive. My 9 yr old daughter is very short for her age but has complete control with Thunder. He is the sweetest thing ever but he woukd protect us in a heart beat if needed.
Daria B 8 years ago
Given how big these dogs are compared to the kids, they look like their guardians rather than pets. ♥
Inurri 8 years ago
A year before I was born my parents got a bloodhound. I was growing up with her and she was like a guardian, friend and family member. Now I cannot imagine childhood without animals, really.
Load More Replies... varwenea 8 years ago
I wish I had grown up with animals. It looks utterly idyllic. I would have felt so much more protected. I will be never tired of these pics.
Hans 8 years ago
I think you should become Bored Panda's Chief Quality Officer. Your one-word "Great!" posting has become a kind of quality signet.
Load More Replies... Katinka Min 8 years ago
Ok, these pics are really lovely but I'm going to step on the soap box and say it: DOGS DON'T LIKE HUGS! They put up with it, because they've learned we mean it nicely, but if you really love your pooch stop squeezing its shoulderblades. Peace!
Christine Russell 8 years ago
And you know this how? My dog loves hugs. He comes to me lays his head on my shoulder and his muzzle against my next and presses his full body weight against me, until I give him a light squeeze. Then he relaxes his bidy and gies off on his merry way.
Load More Replies... Glynis Lailann 8 years ago
Beautiful photos capturing all the delight and joy of children and dogs..
Christine Russell 8 years ago
Marcela, I guess it's because we are not all as smart as you. I have a new tablet and have not figured it all out yet. Just got it last night
Karen Florida 8 years ago
My one year old English mastiff out weighs me by almost 100 lbs. I am 140 and he is 230. He is massive. My 9 yr old daughter is very short for her age but has complete control with Thunder. He is the sweetest thing ever but he woukd protect us in a heart beat if needed.
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