Thirsty work

It's hot in Menton at the moment and this lovely Old English Sheepdog is happy to have a cold drink.

Cute cute cute

How cute is this Yorkie! And with such presence too ...

Hysathis

This is Hysathis, only 15 months old.  She is a Russian Toy Terrier.  Originating from the English Toy Terrier, now known as the Manchester Terrier.

Joy and Lilou

Two friendly Staffordshire Bull Terriers in Menton yesterday.  Joy is on the left and Lilou on the right.

Hyde

This is Hyde - a gorgeous bull terrier pup in the square in Gorbio village. 

Maggie and Mia

This is a photo I published about 3 years ago but here it is again for anyone who didn't see it. Maggie, a red and white Irish setter is on the left, and on the right is Mia, a Bassett Ariegois (a French hunting dog). 

Larry and Haston

Larry and Haston - who seem to have different ideas of where they are going!

Ours under the fig tree

This is Ours, under the fig tree.  Ours means Bear in French.  He's a hunting dog who had been in a refuge for two and half years before he came to live with me. .  He's a wonderful dog, but terrified of the world and hides whenever I have a visitor - this after over a year of living here.   It's probably not going to improve - he's even scared of the wind! 

But he's happy now- so joyful at food times and when I come home - and trusts me completely - it goes without saying 'he's my beautiful boy' and I couldn't live without him!

Fish Stall

Fish stall in Monte Carlo's market. Hmmmmm... no beef bones here!

Dachshund puppies rule!

Dachshunds rule - especially dachshunds puppies!

Prickle

The quiet dignity of an old lady.  This is Prickle, who lives in Menton.

Love ...

L'amour at Monaco Dog Show.

Wet Dog in Sainte Agnes

This wet dog probably needs a hot toddy from the wine shop!  (Landseer, black and white version of the Newfoundland)

Hot Lab

Who doesn't love a black labrador?   This one is hot as he's being walked in the middle of the day - not ideal.

Not guilty!

It wasn't me...!

Coiffeur on a boat

If you live on a boat in the port of Menton, then that is where you get groomed ...

Border

Whilst his owner checks out the second-hand books in Menton, this lovely Border Terrier is more interested in the camera.

Peille 'pick-up' bags

All along the French Riviera you'll find these green boxes that contain 'poop' bags. No excuse for owners not to pick up after their dogs.  This is in the beautiful village of Peille, way up in the mountains above Monaco and Menton.

Setting up shop with the dog

These enterprising children are setting up shop in Portofino in the hope of selling their bracelets to tourists - helped, of course, by their Jack Russell terrier.

Biggi

A tiny Jack Russell terrier called Biggi!

Puppy fix

Puppy fix ...

Mix 'n Match

Pink and turquoise ... why not?

Meet and Greet

Nice to meet you ...

Eyes Right!

Eyes right!

Where's my ship?

Cute pirate!

Roller Dog

Good way to walk the dog ...

Give me a ride, Mister ...

I think he wants to get on too ...

Hmmmmmm......

What do YOU want?!

Lunch for three

Lunch for three by the port in Villefranche-sur-Mer.  (taken a couple of years ago).  Mussels - yummy!

Scrabble on a bench

Scrabble on a bench with dogs. (Chihuahua and a Japanese Chin)

Maggie

Beautiful Maggie, a Red and White Irish Setter enjoying a comfortable armchair.

Fun in the Sun

Theoule-sur-Mer: Chihuahuas rule!

Thirsty

The fountain in Gorbio's square offers a welcome drink for this beautiful Pyrenean Mountain Dog.

Sunset Boulevard

"Alright Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up."

Joy

Throw a ball into the sea ... total joy for a Labrador.

Ear admiration

Oh what beautiful ears you have! 

Here's Looking at you ...

Love the direct look of this wire-haired dachshund in Aix-en-Provence.

Allez les Bleus!

I guess this little guy must be a France supporter. Allez les Bleus!

Poodle pleasure

A little old lady poodle, whose only wish in life is to please her owner.

Feisty

This is a feisty Jack Russell terrier I photographed in Menton in 2011. I don't know his name. Perhaps he was trying to tell me at the time and I wasn't listening ...

L'amour

L'amour ...he's a Cane Corso Italiano.

Baïka and Antoine

We met Baïka a couple of days ago - at the time,  looking rather scare. Here she has settled with her gentle owner, Antoine.  They live in Gorbio.   The rapport between these two is lovely to see.  Lucky dog, lucky owner.

Baïka

Baïka is one and a half and lives in Gorbio.  A beautiful gentle dog who really didn't want to look at the camera.  Come back tomorrow and you'll see she did eventually settle thanks to her owner.

Fiston

Fiston is the Croc'antine dog.  Croc'antine is a small restaurant in Menton, opposite the Cocteau Musuem, where you'll eat lovely freshly food, cooked and served by Fiston's charming owners.  I don't think dog biscuits are on the menu though ...

L'amour

English Setter love ...

Muriel, Nina and Emma

How to get a dog and a child together ... hide behind them!  Here (although you don't see her!) is Muriel in Gorbio village, with her little Yorkie, Nina - and Emma who thinks it's all the best fun.

Hair Colour

Ever noticed how people choose dogs with the same colour hair? 

Proud Mama

Proud Mama with her Llasa Apso ready to go into the showring in Monaco.

Bulldogs reign!

Who doesn't love a Bulldog!