What could be more perfect than a summer afternoon, a cool pond surrounded by overhanging trees and nine dogs! Late last month, I went down to visit a friend and brought my pup along to swim with her dogs and few of her friend’s dog. By the time everyone arrived, there were seven portuguese water dogs, one golden retriever and one little rat terrier. The afternoon was a blur of wet black fur.
I took a bunch of photos and am gradually working through them. This first set features, Lydia. She’s an accomplished agility, obedience and water dog. She demonstrated some of her water work and was happy to show off her favorite ball (which Gus later stole).
I love the shot above on the right. I’ve known Lydia for three years and I barely ever get to see her eyes! Since she was all wet, I did a little hair-dressing so that I could see a little bit more of that pretty face.
Yeah – the splash wasn’t really a part of the sequence off the boat – but it is Lydia splashing into the water after she dove off the dock.
More photos are on the way from the pond – we have PWD pups, a golden’s first swim and a group shot of nine dogs!