Epic Pet Photography Studio Seeking Striking Logo

Wag Studios

We are a high-end pet photography studio out of Portland, ME that creates epic, stunning photos that are just like your pet - one of a kind. We use bold colors, dynamic angles, and dramatic lighting to capture your dog's larger-than-life personality
My target audience is pet owners who adore their pets and know the value of professional photography. My studio sells artwork of the images (canvases, framed prints, etc.)

This is a high end pet photography studio. Even though it is pet photography, I want to logo to be based on a dog/part of a dog (tail, whiskers, paws, face, etc.). I would like the logo to have a classy look, but also incorporate the carefree/silliness/whimsical nature of dogs. Additionally, I'm not opposed to potentially adding a exclamation point in the name (Wag! Studios). I do not like "badge" type logos that are circular (such as the scruffy dog attachment - I completely dislike that one). I would like the text to be incorporated such that the logo would be able to stand on its own without the text. I don't want any camera elements incorporated into the logo. The Dog Breath Photography photo I attached is a very successful pet photographer's logo. I like the silliness of it, but it isn't super recognizable to me. I would like a more minimalist approach to the design. The Haute Dog logo example I attached is nice, but seems boring/forgettable to me.
I have also attached a copy of one of the epic style shots I like to create. The rest of my work is on Instagram @wagstudios