Category: Animals

7588_BCKC 2015

Outdoor dog shows in Spring can often be hit or miss weather-wise, but this past weekend was picture perfect in Pennsylvania for the Bucks County Kennel Club show.  It’s one of my favorite shows of the year with lots of dogs, spectators, and photo opportunities!  Here’s Greg Strong with the Lowchen in the Non-Sporting Group judging.

6095_Brewster2015

Today would have been my dad’s 100th birthday.  He was born 4/30/1915.  I recall that dad enjoyed taking a mid-day nap on the weekends from time to time.  Being the little instigator that I was, I would go over and poke him and ask, “Dad, are you sleeping?”  He would always respond, “No, not sleeping, just resting my eyes.”  If dad was “resting his eyes” and I tickled the bottom of his feet, he would let out a scream that the whole neighborhood could hear.   That’s what I think Brewster is doing in this photo… sitting in the window and just resting his eyes.  I bet if I poked him, he would bounce right up and be ready for playtime.  I don’t think he would mind if I tickled his paws, either.  Dad would have loved Brewster.

4681_HKC Apr 2015

You bet I entice Brewster and Savannah with treats when it’s photo time at our house!  I also reward them with treats when we’ve had a fun photo session!  Catnip toys, toys with bells, feathers, treats….they all work to get their attention for a picture!  Treats (a.k.a. bait) are also a favorite of the handlers at dog shows so why not use someone else’s treats to your advantage for a photo?  This Schipperke (dang I have trouble spelling this breed’s name!) is looking at the handler’s hand and treat while I’m on the other side capturing the moment.

4711_HKC Apr 2015

Treasure your dog as your dog treasures you!
(Image from Harrisburg Kennel Club Show, Harrisburg, Pa.)

5318_Reading 2015

I am in LOVE with this little guy’s chubby cheeks!  How can you resist this adorable face?  This kitty was entered in the Household Pet category at the Lehigh Valley Cat Club show over the weekend.  So cute!