Dogs in cars

Dogs in cars. (Emmanuelle, Guillaume, Joe (the cocker spaniel) in Patrick's restored Renault 4. What wonderful friends I have.

Intent

This is Shar-pei looking at the camera very intently at the recent Fete de la Branda in Gorbio village.

Election Day

There's only one thing to do today ... turn off the television and go love your dog!

Give me a drink!

What is it about French Bulldogs that make them so irresistible? What is it about French Bulldogs that make them so irresistible? This one is waiting for a helping hand from his owner so he can drink out of the fountain in Menton.

Proud Mama

Proud Mama in Naples.

Gentle hands

Kind hands protect a young Jack Russell terrier puppy.

Front Pack Dog

A comfortable 'front pack' for this shih-tzu as her owner walks around Ventimiglia market in Italy. 

Carrier Bag

In the bag!

Happy as a Golden Retriever

'There is something about the human condition. I don't think dogs are like "If only I was a poodle instead of a golden retriever, I'd be totally happy." Dogs are happy with who they are.'

~ Michael Ian Black 

Mutual admiration

Mutual admiration... in black and white.

Comfort

A comfy lap for a hunting dog pup.

A big yawn in Naples.

That's a big yawn!

All tied up

This dog was tied up in a Naples street - so we said 'hello' to each other.  Hopefully his owner didn't leave him tied up for too long. 

Neopolitan

No surprise to see a Neopolitan Mastiff in Naples although sad to see he is used for begging - however he is in excellent condition and seems well-cared for by his owner.

Tibet in Monaco

I met these four beauties in Monte Carlo yesterday.  They are Tibetan Terriers from Lake Constance in Switzerland - and obviously show dogs!   Left to right: Magic, Bimala, Chiwa and Chenpo.

Pride

Proud Papa in Naples.

Chihuahua red!

Chihuahua red!

Setter beauty

If this was my dog he'd have snatched the bread by now!  A beautiful setter I met in Naples.

L'Amour

Words are not needed to explain the rapport and love between these two. This beautiful Swiss Shepherd dog is called Ghost and lives in Gorbio.

Flower pot dog

Flower pot dog ...