Dogs

Took the dogs racing at Askern track at the weekend. A great day out was had by all and my two made some finals and even came back with a rosette for second place in one race. Amidst the barking and excitement trackside, I spotted this chap just chilling in the most comfortable corner he could find. :-)

My daughter enjoys a bit of excavation and sand sculpture when we visit the beach. It's a good job that Cass is easy going!

Making for the summit of Shutlingsloe on the flagged path from Macclesfield Forest. Dusty is a Whippet/Manchester Terrier Cross (we believe).

Out in the hills above Macclesfield Forest. Dusty heads for home.

Happiness is a day by the sea - messing about amongst the seaweed and paddling in the water.

This week Niamh was introduced to the pleasures of boating. Apart from falling in before we set off she soon got the hang of patrolling the deck and looking out for pirates etc.

Jefferson has proved to be a water dog. He has no fear of water and is happy to plunge in to retrieve his ball.

Jefferson is the latest addition to the Tarboat pack. Part hyena, part tiger, and very, very fast!

Niamh takes time out to explore the beach at Southerness on our recent Scottish trip. Southerness Point lies on the Solway Firth to the south of Dumfries. The lighthouse was originally erected in 1749 as a marker to aid ships entering the Nith Estuary and was raised in 1795. A light was added in about 1800 and the tower was raised again in 1843-44. It is now disused, the light having been taken out of use in the mid-1930s.