Dog or Doll?

It's pouring with rain in Naples.  This little poodle, wearing his smart raincoat, sleeps in his owner's arms as they shelter from the rain.

This is one of the photos in my display 'A Love Letter to Naples' at PhotoMenton this year - open every day till next Sunday at the Palais de l'Europe, Menton.

Sharing a wall

Sharing a wall ...

A Pomeranian Please!

Look at me! Look at me!

The size of a chihuahua

Imagine being the size of a chihuahua amongst all those legs...  it must be like living in the Land of the Giants!

Rain

Naples - Market shopping in the rain.

Mickey

Micky, a 4 month old Shiba Inu, safely tethered whilst his owners enjoy lunch at Le Petit Port in Menton.

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.