A very special hound

The other Sunday was spent in Ikea, yes lucky old me. Apart from the treat of Swedish meatballs for lunch there was a far better reason for this trip to put a smile on my face. Jasmine, this very special dog was sitting patiently in the returns department. As from the images the reason I say special is Jasmine is a helper. She looks after people that may need extra care, a service dog. She is absolutely beautiful and the ring of flowers round her neck just added to her beautiful charm.

muddy pup

This happy hound had just returned from a stroll in the park.
Muddy paws and a wagging tail indicates a good time was had.
I do find the mix of golden retriever and poodle irresistible.

Sweet Old Timer

Yes I know another Beardie but I will confess to loving them. This is Miko, he has just been showered and clipped which is why he is looking very pleased with himself. I'm sure he won't mind me saying that he is prone to getting a little matted and pongy but I think at his grand old age he is entitled to be more carefree in keeping up appearances. Good for him.

What a corker

There seems to be fewer hours in the day now for dogspotting but I have a beauty here that can't go by without some limelight.
Max lives in a pub in Soho, lucky Max I hear you cry. What a corker he is, all hair and wet nose. I think the sun came out on this rainy day just for him.

Vive La France

I would like to introduce you to Claude, a French Bulldog. As you can see a rather naughty chap but very very adorable. He has a rather distinguished family heritage, apparently his father was a Crufts champion, so Claude comes from the right side of the tracks.
He can be spotted most days in the highly respected menswear store Oi Polloi, in Manchester. Sometimes he has to be put back into his cage as yet he has not learnt that shop stock is not for chewing. But I'm sure he will soon learn to understand that in the fashion business quality garments deserve the utmost respect.

Too cute

A quick little post. The cute factor of this image is off the dogspotter scale. Barney eating snow. This image was sent to me from my hound loving mother-in-law. Barney is owned by a very lucky friend of hers who has kindly agreed for Barney to receive a united 'ah' from all those that view him. AH!

A very Happy New Year to Molly

A somewhat late Happy New Year and apologies for a lack of hounds for 2010. But after the festive Christmas break I am back on track and my dogspotter nose is back in action.
So to kick start the year my friends i bring you the one and only Molly. Big round of applause please, this beautiful hound is definitely looking forward to a happier year. Molly has been rescued, praise to the new owners. Molly's previous life consisted of ill treatment that has turned her into a very timid and scared dog. My brother has been dogsitting her for a couple of weeks and he brought her on a trip to visit me. She was shaking like a leaf when she came in and took refuge under the table. I don't think I have ever seen a dog shake so much. But after a little chicken treat she began to relax and soon her tail began to wag again. Three cheers for Molly. Hip hip hooray.

Here they are..... Bert & Ernie

My absolute highlight as the dogspotter for my trip to Newcastle has to be the delight of meeting Bert & Ernie. Whilst walking Toby, granny Joyce's hound, I could hear rather loud and excitable barking. As I looked out into the snowy distance I could see not one but two shaggy dogs bounding towards me. You can imagine my sheer delight. Bert & Ernie are the kinds of dog I dream about, playful, furry with endless energy. Mr. Bert, as his owner referred to him, simply is the spitting image of Boot from the Perishers and Ernie ( the black shaggy ) is a rescued dog, he has now found his true home after being rejected by others before. WHO could do such a thing!
I have taken so many shots I am going to post them over to posts. Enjoy and Merry Christmas. The Dogspotter x

More Bert & Ernie

Supermarket dogs

As the title suggests - these old timers were spotted being very patient waiting for owners and sausages outside the local supermarket.

British and Proud

hi hound lovers, a very quick dogspotter post. I am up in snowy Newcastle visiting family, where my lovely sister-in-law spotted this delightful hound on the local high-street. What a looker. British bulldog and proud. We love him. Thanks sis x
Coming very soon Burt and Ernie. NOT TO BE MISSED!

My favourite of the Jackson family

Sunday was the manic rush of central London Christmas shopping. To take a breather I popped in to my favourite coffee house in Soho - Fernandez+ Wells (attached is an image of the wonderful flat whites they make). On this visit there was an added bonus, aside from the slice of yummy cake, there was Jackson. A charming character that had been so well behaved that I, the dogspotter, did not spot him sitting patiently under the table bench. I came to learn that Jackson is a bit of a pro when it comes to sitting for photographers. He was recently captured by none other than Martin Parr, a rather reknowned photographer. I think he noticed that I was some what of an amateur in comparison, as Jackson was not in the mood to pose today, hence my shots are a little blurred around the edges.

Henry the Great.

Henry the great blue dane.
Now, I have to confess that I spotted Henry via the net and as of yet not had the personal pleasure of meeting snout to snout. I spotted Henry whilst viewing http://www.sawdays.co.uk/ where I like to peruse possible delightful places to stay around the UK. It's a great site if you are looking for smaller inns and B&B's. Anyway, the reason I was so taken by this remarkable hound is that he has he's own blog and also keeps his fans up to date via his twitter page. This very handsome dane has the pleasure of living at http://thesomersetarms.wordpress.com/, which looks like a rather comfortable place to reside. I am hoping for a little trip there myself in the New Year. Check out this rather cosy place for a weekend away or just pop in to visit Henry sometime. You can follow all his antics by clicking on the site.

D Factor

Who needs Jedward when you can have Jaffle - that's Jude and Waffle to those not in the know. Brothers and buddies, these two go everywhere together. Here spotted in West Brompton but their favourite haunt is Holland Park where all the up and coming stars like to run and sniff. Look out for their number one Christmas hit, D Factor far better then the letter X.

I LOVE PETS - the perfect present!

Clare Ormerod is what is know as an artist. She can and will capture the individuality of your beloved hounds. But also can turn her magical hands to a zebra or antelope if you happen to have one living in your home. check out her site www.clareormerod.com for her contact details. The perfect present for the dog in your life.

Babe in arms

This little babe was being carried around the streets of Knightsbridge.
Look at those baby blues, impossible not to fall under his gaze. Adorable, cute, I demand one now!