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A photographer captured photos of 15 pairs of dogs and their owners that look hilariously alike

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A photographer captured photos of 15 pairs of dogs and their owners that look hilariously alike
Matching collars.Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings
  • Gerrard Gethings, an animal photographer, photographed 25 pairs of humans and their dogs that look just alike.
  • The photos were then turned into a memory game called "Do You Look Like Your Dog?"
  • Gethings shared 15 of the pairs with Insider, and they may make you do a double take.
  • Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

Gerrard Gethings, a well-known animal photographer, was commissioned by Laurence King Publishing to photograph 25 pairs of identical-looking humans and their dogs for a game called "Do You Look Like Your Dog?"

These furry friends and their owners looks so much alike you might do a double take.

Keep scrolling to see a few dogs and their humans who share a truly uncanny resemblance.

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He has five distinct collections on his site — Bee, Feather, Fur, Hoof, and Scale.

He has five distinct collections on his site — Bee, Feather, Fur, Hoof, and Scale.
Matching.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

They're pretty self-explanatory — bees, birds, dogs and cats, horses, or reptiles and fish.

"For me, a domestic pet is no less beautiful or majestic than a wild animal," he said.

"For me, a domestic pet is no less beautiful or majestic than a wild animal," he said.
The same withering glance.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

"Familiarity often makes us forget this, but when you get up-close and capture every soulful detail in the eyes of a dog, cat or horse, then you start to remember where it came from," Gethings continued.

"I don't want to create images of animals that are patronizing. My subjects are complex and characterful creatures, full of pathos, humor, and unpredictability. I want them to appear epic," said Gethings.

"I don
The same eyes.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

Coincidentally, both this owner and his dog have two different colored eyes.

He made the switch to animal photography back in 2008 ... after getting a puppy.

He made the switch to animal photography back in 2008 ... after getting a puppy.
The same snow-white locks.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

According to Gethings' bio, he brought home a 7-week-old border terrier named Baxter, which is when he discovered his true calling — animal photography.

Gethings wasn't always involved in pet photography. In the beginning of his career, he was actually interested in painting.

Gethings wasn
Both have a little bed-head.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

Two scruffy little guys.

The way hair is styled also clearly evokes similarities.

The way hair is styled also clearly evokes similarities.
They both have luscious locks.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

Though their style isn't as epic as this groomer, who literally turns dogs into fluff balls.

Like this man wearing a white tank to match his dog's white stomach, and winking so it looks like he only has one eye, like his furry friend.

Like this man wearing a white tank to match his dog
Winking at the camera.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

The best kind of winky face.

Gethings has a knack for matching up dogs and their humans in subtle ways...

Gethings has a knack for matching up dogs and their humans in subtle ways...
Cute pigtails.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

They both are rocking pigtails.

It comes with 50 cards — 25 pairs of dogs and their human counterparts.

It comes with 50 cards — 25 pairs of dogs and their human counterparts.
Two very serious men.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

These two are clearly not messing around.

It's a memory game in which players must match up owners and their dogs.

It
You might do a double take.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

They then turned it into a game called "Do You Look Like Your Dog?"

They then turned it into a game called "Do You Look Like Your Dog?"
They both have incredible manes.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

If you don't have the best memory, we've rounded up some easy tips and tricks to help you slay this game.

Gethings was commissioned by Laurence King Publishing, a British publishing house, to take portraits of dogs and their owners that looked alike.

Gethings was commissioned by Laurence King Publishing, a British publishing house, to take portraits of dogs and their owners that looked alike.
Look at those pigtails.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

You can find out more about Gerrard Gethings at his website.

Photographer Gerrard Gethings definitely has.

Photographer Gerrard Gethings definitely has.
Matching collars.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

You might have heard that dogs and their owners start to resemble each other after a while.

You might have heard that dogs and their owners start to resemble each other after a while.
They have similar hair.      Courtesy of Gerrard Gethings

Or maybe you've seen these dogs that are dead ringers for celebrities.

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