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Totally paw-dorable! Photographer captures older dogs loving life as they dive to catch treats

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Kiko the dog is photographed catching a treat as part of a collection of more than 10,000 photographs of older dogs catching treats.

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These adorable shots show a group of senior dogs taking a happy outlook on senior life as they dive to catch treats.

The pups are seen darting into the air with their jaws open for the camera, ready to eat a delicious treat.

This amazing photographer has photographed over 200 dogs over the years.

More than 10,000 photographs have come to this collection.

Christian Vieler, 53, from Selm, Germany, took the photos.

Kiko the dog is photographed catching a treat as part of a collection of more than 10,000 photographs of older dogs catching treats.

Kiko the dog is photographed catching a treat as part of a collection of more than 10,000 photographs of older dogs catching treats.

1711381410 863 Totally paw dorable Photographer captures older dogs loving life as they

1711381410 863 Totally paw dorable Photographer captures older dogs loving life as they

The collection, by German photographer Christian Vieler, 53, from Selm, Germany, shows the dogs’ “happy outlook on life.”

Here, the dog Cuba is seen with his eyes wide with excitement as he opens his mouth in anticipation of the treat.

Here, the dog Cuba is seen with his eyes wide with excitement as he opens his mouth in anticipation of the treat.

Here, the dog Cuba is seen with his eyes wide with excitement as he opens his mouth in anticipation of the treat.

Lucky the dog is another of the more than 200 dogs photographed by the photographer, who has created a collection of more than 10,000 photographs.

Lucky the dog is another of the more than 200 dogs photographed by the photographer, who has created a collection of more than 10,000 photographs.

Lucky the dog is another of the more than 200 dogs photographed by the photographer, who has created a collection of more than 10,000 photographs.

Murphy (pictured) looks forward to his delicious treat.

Murphy (pictured) looks forward to his delicious treat.

Meanwhile, Cocco BabyDoll can't help but drool while waiting for her snack.

Meanwhile, Cocco BabyDoll can't help but drool while waiting for her snack.

SNACKS: Murphy (pictured, left) and Cocco BabyDoll (pictured, right) show that their age hasn’t reduced their appetite for snacks.

According to photographer Christian Vieler, the project is underway and he intends to continue photographing older dogs.

According to photographer Christian Vieler, the project is underway and he intends to continue photographing older dogs.

According to photographer Christian Vieler, the project is underway and he intends to continue photographing older dogs.

Poldi the dog (pictured) receiving a treat in a sweet photograph

Poldi the dog (pictured) receiving a treat in a sweet photograph

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1711381411 766 Totally paw dorable Photographer captures older dogs loving life as they

Poldi the dog (pictured, left) is captured catching his treat in the sweet photograph, part of the collection of more than 10,000

BABE: This senior dog is just seconds away from opening his jaw and eating that tasty treat.

BABE: This senior dog is just seconds away from opening his jaw and eating that tasty treat.

BABE: This senior dog is just seconds away from opening his jaw and eating that tasty treat.

This dog has his eye on the prize, waiting for the treat to arrive

This dog has his eye on the prize, waiting for the treat to arrive

The concentration while this dog devours his treat is adorable.

The concentration while this dog devours his treat is adorable.

These dogs may be older, but they are still alert when it comes to keeping their eyes fixed when trying to catch their treats.

PERFECT MOMENT: This dog is a split second away from biting into this treat, which is just milliseconds away from his jaws.

PERFECT MOMENT: This dog is a split second away from biting into this treat, which is just milliseconds away from his jaws.

PERFECT MOMENT: This dog is a split second away from biting into this treat, which is just milliseconds away from his jaws.

He said: “It’s an ongoing project, I take pictures of as many older ones as I can get my hands on.”

‘I started photographing older people when I noticed how my own dog was slowly aging alongside me.

“It will stay with me for the rest of my life: beautiful and sad at the same time.”

‘It gets harder when the dogs get ‘tired’ and can’t focus on me anymore.

“So sometimes I only have a handful of options that have to work on the first try.”

Neo the dog (pictured) is less concerned with posing in style and more concerned with making sure he catches that treat in this snap.

Neo the dog (pictured) is less concerned with posing in style and more concerned with making sure he catches that treat in this snap.

Neo the dog (pictured) is less concerned with posing in style and more concerned with making sure he catches that treat in this snap.

Dog Paula Lotte (pictured) is captured by photography just after catching the tasty treat on her tongue.

Dog Paula Lotte (pictured) is captured by photography just after catching the tasty treat on her tongue.

Dog Paula Lotte (pictured) is captured by photography just after catching the tasty treat on her tongue.

Jimmy the dog was more concerned about catching the treat than showing his best side.

Jimmy the dog was more concerned about catching the treat than showing his best side.

Meanwhile, Asta seems calm as he waits for the snack to reach his mouth.

Meanwhile, Asta seems calm as he waits for the snack to reach his mouth.

SAY CHEESE: Dog Jimmy (pictured, left) and his companion Asta (pictured, right) enjoy their tasty treats.

Christian Vieler is the photographer who took all the photos of the senior dogs for his ever-growing collection.

Christian Vieler is the photographer who took all the photos of the senior dogs for his ever-growing collection.

Christian Vieler is the photographer who took all the photos of the senior dogs for his ever-growing collection.

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1711381412 308 Totally paw dorable Photographer captures older dogs loving life as they

Snapper (pictured) said he was inspired to start the project when he “noticed how (his) own dog was slowly aging at (his) side.”

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