Dogs truly are a man’s best friend. About two weeks ago, I was contacted by a client looking for some pet portraits of his gorgeous Great Dane, named Cabo. Having only ever photographed pet portraits of my own Siberian Husky, I was happy to take on the challenge of working with this gigantic animal. Cabo was a delight to work with and co-operated well with the various lighting setups and poses I had arranged for him.

The Great Dane is one of the world’s tallest dog breeds. Males in this particular breed when full grown can weigh up to 200lbs. As described by the American Kennel Club, “The Great Dane combines, in its regal appearance, dignity, strength and elegance with grand size and a well-formed body. One of the largest working breeds, it never appears ugly.”