The first time I saw photos of this dog, I was mesmerized, breathless even. I remember thinking “Wow! I can’t get enough of this dog!” And luckily for us, neither can his photographer and favorite human! Today is Part One of a double feature.
This magnificent dog is known as WolfCub and belongs to Kirsten Bowers of Wolf Shadow Photography.
These images are so surreal, mysterious, and spiritual that I was surprised to learn that WolfCub contrary to his name, is not part wolf. He is a Groenendael otherwise known as Belgian Shepherd dog or Belgian Sheepdog.
From Kirsten: He wasn’t always called WolfCub, firstly he was just Cub. But when he turned 4 , if I was sad and crying, he started licking the tears from my face, which would often make me cry more! But it was also very healing. That’s when I added the ‘Wolf’ to his name…he had matured. I would like to add that his pedigree name is Lumineux Heart and Soul, and he is all that to me and more!
WolfCub led me into starting my own dog walking pet care business, Pet Pursuits, and also back into photography after a 28 year absence. I had no idea photography would take me to where I am now, suffice to say I am completely passionate about it, him and other animals. I cannot imagine doing anything else with my life.
Be sure to check back next week for Part Two: WolfCub in color!
About Wolf Shadow Photography: Based in Melbourne, Australia, Kirsten Bowers is a fine art photographer specializing in cat and dog photography. As an advocate of rewards based training, Kirsten is able to set her subjects at ease and capture their true personalities and emotional connections.
He’s a beautiful doggie!
WOWOWOWOW! How inspiring – can’t wait to see more!
damn- these are cool
He is pure magic and that is why he has changed your life the way he has… Love how he matured into his name too 🙂
absolutely brilliant
WolfCub is a stunning dog! Kirsten’s photography is unsurpassed, every photo touches me.
Kirsten and Cub are regular visitors (and Kirsten exhibits) in our photography gallery, so we know this remarkable woman and her gorgoeus,handsome hound very well. Cub is just about the best-trained dog i’ve ever met – his manners are impeccable: a tribute to Kir’s training methods. Her photographs (of WolfCub and of other subjects) are among the most commented-on in the gallery.
I was first introduced to Kirsten and Wolfcub through Facebook, I am owned by three Belgians, one being of the Wolfcub variety. It’s rare enough to see a Belgian, but on Facebook I was amazed. Kirsten has the amazing ability to catch an animals true heart and soul, not just Wolfcub’s. So now I am an avid Wolf Shadow Photography fan, and I own several of her portraits. My only regret is that I live in the U.S.A and can’t have pictures of my Belgians taken by Kirsten.
Beautiful as always, I have been admiring this dog and the great photographs its person takes for several years now.
There is a special relationship between Kirsten and WolfCub, that’s what has been amazing me since I saw her pictures of him for the first time. And it’s not a dog – owner relationship, but a human – human. A lot to learn, a lot to think of, in my opinion.
Bravo Kirsten! (And you too, of course, Wold!) This must be worth a Magnum or two (or three)… 😉
Wolf! I meant Wolf, not Wold. Sorry! Blame it on the jet-lagged and fat fingers 🙂
First introduced into Kirsten and Wolfcub’s lives were through Facebook. I live in Ireland with my precious 3 Groenendaels; would love Kirsten to truly capture them the way she does with Wolfcub – stunning beautiful unforgettable images of black power and grace showing pure love and devotion in their eyes.
Kirsten is an amazingly talented photographer who’s images capture so much emotion. Wonderful feature!
The Ansel Adams of dog subject matter. I have been looking for the “top dog” to be the logo for my high-end food truck, Sirius Street Food. He will have wings and be about 4×8′ atop the truck. Wolf Cub sure is an inspiration! All the dogs that grace the truck are done in a fine-art portraiture style, and are picked for personality. I do as well as I can, and people come and take pictures of the dogs, but I don’t hold a candle to Kirsten’s beautiful photos.