I was recently asked how I go about selecting the image that I post each day to my blog and Facebook.  Really there is no rhyme or reason – just personal preference.  I try and mix up the images so that I am posting a variety of dog breeds along with cats, creative effects, and non-pet related images.  Of course I always have favorites from each event so they will usually always deserve a spot, but beyond that it’s whichever shot strikes my fancy on a particular day.  Today it’s English Springer Spaniel Puppy, “Legacy Epic”.   This photo is from the Bucks County Kennel Club show in Erwinna, Pa. back in May.

This is “the look” that can’t be ignored, isn’t it?  Those soft brown pleading eyes are just begging for attention!!

This is Irish Setter “GCH. Crimsonacre Wind Chime” who won a Group 2 at the Bryn Mawr Kennel Club show a couple weeks ago at Ludwig’s Corner, Pa.  She was handled beautifully by Peter Kubacz. 

Brydon is a beautiful Golden Retriever who I have the pleasure of photographing from time to time, which I absolutely LOVE!  (GCH. Steadmor’s Take A Gander)  He is very handsome and loves having his velvety ears rubbed.  He just closes his eyes and you can almost hearing him whispering, “Ahhhhhh…..!”   I think that this image encourages the viewer to think about the person on the other end of the lead – who is it?  Is the person holding a hot dog to get Brydon’s attention?  Or maybe a squeaky toy?  You can just tell that his eyes are focused on something or someone out of frame and I like that it leaves you wondering!

This is “Eli”, “BIS MBISS GCH. Nexus Total Eclipse”, basking in the late afternoon sunlight at the Bryn Mawr Kennel Club show last weekend.  I fell in love with the Clumber Spaniel back in 1996 when “Brady”, ” Ch. Clussexx Country Sunrise”, won Best in Show at Westminster.  Do you remember the photo of Brady with his mouth full of tennis balls?  It was a great image!  Dear Clumber Spaniel handlers …. next time I see you at a show, can I have permission to give your dog a big hug?!!!