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'Fall in love with a dog, and in many ways you enter a new orbit, a universe that features not just new colors but new rituals, new rules, a new way of experiencing attachment.'

~ Caroline Knapp (American writer)

English bulldog, Monaco Dog Show 2015

Australian Shepherd

One alert Australian shepherd dog ready for the show ring at the Monaco Dog Show.  His owner knows she has a long wait ahead.

The Australian Shepherd, interestingly is an American breed, developed on ranches in the western United States.

A Saint's slobber

A Saint Bernard I met at this year's Monaco Dog Show.  Yes, I know they slobber but all the same, they are gorgeous ...

Titoo

This adorable Jack Russell puppy is called Titoo. He lives in Gorbio village.

Iris

Is she guarding the car ... or hoping for a ride!  (this is Iris, the dog belonging to my friend and neighbour, Agnes)

Jazz and Jenna

These two pups are called Jazz and Jenna.  They are one year old and live in Menton. I met them and their family when I was photographing a 50s Rock event in Menton. 

Tess and ball

Tess and ball.  We've met Tess before on Riviera Dogs - she was found at 24 hours old, along with her three brothers and sisters, tied up in a plastic bag and thrown into a rubbish bin. The pups were hand-reared by the kind lady who found them - and look at Tess now. 6 years old and one happy dog.

Harley the Bloodhound

Bloodhounds are not for everyone (as you see they do drool!) but I, for one, love them.  This is Harley, he's 5 years old and he lives in Monaco.  Harley ended up in a refuge in Belgium and from there he was rescued by his current and forever owners. Lucky boy!

Maggie in the Blue

Maggie, a beautiful Red and White Irish setter amidst the agapanthus. Maggie lives in Monaco.