Here’s something you don’t see every day ….. Malachy’s paws!  You know they are there, but they are practically invisible as his beautiful coat keeps them out of sight!  In this image, with owner/handler David Fitzpatrick taken at the Lehigh Valley Kennel Club show in Allentown, Pa. in December, the Best in Show judge is lifting Malachy to get a feel for how well balanced he is.  According to the breed standard, the Pekingese is supposed to be heavier in front and lighter in the back end.  I love the way that Malachy makes eye contact with all of the judges who handle him.  He looks them right in the eye as if to say, ‘Am I cute or what?’  Don’t you love the tufts of fur on his paws?  So cute!