Posted on May 15, 2013 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Herding Group, Pet Photography
I am always so happy to see Jack (“GCH Wyndstar’s Honorable Mention”) at a show! Here he is on Sunday at the Lancaster Kennel Club show in Lebanon, Pa. just before going into the ring for breed judging. If you want to learn a whole lot more about this adorable champion Australian Shepherd, pick up a copy of the book “Show Dog: The Charmed Life and Trying Times of a Near-Perfect Purebred” by Josh Dean. The author spent a year with Jack and chronicles his life as a family pet and show dog. If you are at all a “dog person”, you will love it. Plus, if you ever see Jack at a dog show, he might even “paw-tograph” your copy!
Posted on May 14, 2013 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Pet Photography, Toy Group
From a photography standpoint, the toy dogs are the most difficult to shoot because they are so low to the ground. Yet they are among my most favorite breeds. I am forever challenged to find ways to photograph them well, without laying flat on the ground in the middle of a dog show. (Not a good look I’m afraid!) This is Rodger, (“GCH Yakee Easily Persuaded”) who I just love seeing with his owner David Fitzpatrick. We met up at the Lancaster Kennel Club show in Lebanon, PA on Sunday and it was a nice opportunity to take some new photos of this little bundle of fur. I just want to kiss that little black nose, don’t you?
Posted on May 13, 2013 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Pet Photography, Sporting Group
Out of the corner of my eye I could see a flash of golden liver colored fur scampering across the floor with it’s owner. I had to stop and ask, “Is that a Sussex?” The answer was YES! This is a 4 month old Sussex Spaniel who I met yesterday at the Lancaster County Kennel Club show in Lebanon, Pa. Sussex Spaniels are one of my very favorite breeds and they are quite rare. This pup’s owner told me that there are only about 50 born per year in the United States. I don’t see them at shows often and this is the first Sussex puppy that I’ve ever seen. This puppy was cuteness multiplied by a million!
Posted on May 11, 2013 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Pet Photography, Working Group
It was a short but sweet day at the Chester Valley Kennel Club show today in Ludwig’s Corner, Pa. I was 99% show dog assistant helping one of my friends with her Boxers and only 1% photographer, but still managed a few great photos of beautiful dogs! This is Lola …L-O-L-A, Lola! I love her two-toned nose, beautiful coloring and expression! I only stayed at the show a couple of hours and left after the Boxer judging … right about when the rain began. Hope to catch up with all of my doggie friends at a future show!
Posted on May 10, 2013 in Animals, Dog Show Photography, Hound Group, Pet Photography
I love watching greyhounds run around the show ring … and run they can! They are the fastest of all dog breeds and very graceful! There are a number of greyhound rescues in my area and as a result, this breed is one that I often see as family pets. Thank goodness! I don’t agree with dog racing [or horse racing for that matter!] and am so thankful that there are groups who find wonderful homes for retired greyhounds! This photo is from the Bucks County Kennel Club show last weekend in Erwinna, Pa.