First published 2013
Photographer Andy Hughes travels through the United States and United Kingdom with his camera focused on Jack Russell terriers. He captures these small hunting dogs as they rest between activities, work through training exercises, and perform for his lens. Hughes realizes he has accumulated more photographs of dogs than humans. This discovery leads him to embrace his canine obsession fully. He journeys to Florida to document the Sunshine State Jack Russell Terrier Club Trials. There he photographs the terriers in competitive action. The dogs display their intelligence and determination while their individual personalities shine through each frame. Hughes pairs his spontaneous photographs with personal reflections about these captivating animals. The terriers reveal their tenacious spirits whether chasing targets or simply posing. Two dog experts contribute additional context to help readers understand these former fox hunters. The book celebrates how these nineteenth century English hunting companions have adapted to modern life as photogenic subjects rather than working animals.
Genres: biography, art, animals, dogs, non-fiction, photography
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family
Setting: Florida, United Kingdom, United States
Period: 19th-century, 20th-century, 21st-century
208 pages · Paperback · Booth-Clibborn