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  • In Memoriam: Niels Donvil

    In Memoriam: Niels Donvil

    Dear WDPA Members, It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the passing of Niels Donvil, the eldest son of Karl Donvil, our founder and CEO. Niels was Karl’s right hand at the start of the WDPA and a cornerstone of WDPA from its earliest days. Some of you may remember Niels.…

  • EDS BRNO 2025 – PRESS SURVEY

    Dear friends, We’ve noticed that the Czech Kennel Club has published the Accreditation rules for the upcoming EDS 2025 in Brno. Unfortunately, what we hoped will not happen is happening again. The EDS is planning to charge a fee of 500 € for commercial photographers. We know you all want to plan your future shows,…

  • PRESS CONFLICT  EUROPEAN DOG SHOW 2024 in SLOVENIA

    Belgium, September 7th 2024 Open Letter to Mr. Hari Arčon, President of the Slovenian Kennel Club Regarding Photography Regulations at the FCI European Dog Show 2024 Dear Mr. Arčon, We are writing to you on behalf of the World Dog Press Association (WDPA) and the global community of dog photographers, breeders, exhibitors, and enthusiasts. Our…

  • Photography Survey

  • WDPA AWARDS 2024

    **FOR RELEASE AFTER APRIL 28th 2024** World Dog Press Association (WDPA) Announces Results of the Seventh Professional Dog Photo Competition April 28th, 2024 – The World Dog Press Association (WDPA) is delighted to unveil the outstanding outcomes of its seventh annual professional dog photo competition. This year’s competition saw a record entry with 43 photographers,…

  • WDS Zagreb | Press Info

    THIS INFO PAGE WILL BE UPDATED DAILY – PLEASE CHECK ON ANY UPDATES BEFORE YOU COME TO THE SHOW Dear Journalists, Photographers & Videographers, We are looking forward to welcoming you to the World Dog Show 2024 in Zagreb. In this digital era, press conferences are not very popular any longer as most information is…

  • Crufts 2024

  • Election Results

    The new board for the term 2024 until 2028 has been elected. Congratulations to the newly elected board. I’m looking forward to working with the newly elected board. Karl DonvilWDPA CEO

  • Newsletter 01/24

    WDPA Newsletter, Januari 2024. Dear friends, another year started and that means you are welcome to renew your membership. It was agreed by the board to keep the fee the very same:  25 EURO. See below how you can transfer the payment. We are working on a very nice new layout for the cards, made by…

  • WDPA AWARDS 2023

    **FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE** World Dog Press Association (WDPA) Announces Results of the Sixth Professional Dog Photo Competition August 27, 2023 – The World Dog Press Association (WDPA) is delighted to unveil the outstanding outcomes of its sixth annual professional dog photo competition. This year’s competition saw an impressive entry with 26 photographers, from 20 different…

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