Ah, the greyhound: companion of kings… majestic, affectionate, adorable, a bit lanky, a bit more stupid, a teeny bit bald and motheaten and those ears? Well, they’re plainly ridiculous. He did sit still without his lead on for about two minutes though. Result.
Bert’s got loooong legs. Alas, I know how it feels. I never get pants that fit me. Luckily he doesn’t have that problem, because well. Dogs don’t wear pants do they?
I bet someone will invent dog slacks one day. I can see it now.
Comment by SleepyJane — May 16, 2008 @ 7:52 am
f ing hell he’s one ugly bastard,then again fits in perfectly in your house !!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love you !
x
Comment by Ali — May 16, 2008 @ 7:57 am
Sleepy: Ah, me too. Runs in the family. My darling brother has legs like a giraffe…
Alg: …don’t you darling. And such an attractive turn of phrase as well. He’s not ugly, he’s aesthetically challenged. Love you too xxx
Comment by englishmuminireland — May 16, 2008 @ 8:11 am
Okay, I’ll admit it on the risk of being banned, I’m not a dog person at all, just don’t get em! But this is a cool picture, you can almost see an intelligence and regal personality in him! Very cool!
Comment by Deborah — May 16, 2008 @ 9:19 am
Deborah: Nah, I have to say that I’m really not a dog person either. He’s just an exception to my rule!! Oh, and don’t let him fool you, he’s actually incredibly stupid!! x
Comment by englishmuminireland — May 16, 2008 @ 9:21 am
Poor, poor Bertie. The sweet thing cannot possibly be stupid - he’s just misunderstood! And very beautiful, especially with those rays of sunlight shining down on him! Bless him, he’s gorgeous!
Comment by Jay — May 16, 2008 @ 1:08 pm
He is beautiful and cant be that dumb, he has a whole family falling over themselves to pamper and photo him.
Comment by june in florida — May 16, 2008 @ 1:38 pm
Ali!
FACK OFF!
Bert is beautiful!
There. I said it.
Comment by Jennynib — May 16, 2008 @ 1:40 pm
Jay: Yes, he’s definitely misunderstood alright - he’s dead weird! Well I think he’s lovely but the chunks of fur missing, copious scars and blue skin don’t really help his kerb appeal!!
June: Aw thanks. Yes, you’re right, he’s got us all wrapped around his little dew claw!
Jen: I’m going to have to ban you if you keep insulting people. Just comment already! Bert can’t read so he’ll never know Alg thinks he’s ugly. I promise.
Comment by englishmuminireland — May 16, 2008 @ 2:19 pm
He really does look majestic here!!! Love the sunshinyness of this pic!
Stewie was a complete mess today….. as the ponds are drying out at the park the result is mud to lie in instead…… so he was chucked into the lake to clean off a bit.
Glad to see a dog who can be civilised at least some of the time! lol
Comment by Ruth E — May 16, 2008 @ 5:12 pm
Bert can’t speak either EM! So he depends on me to stick up for him, beautiful (albeit dim) darling that he is!
That said, I’ll behave…
Sorry.
(shamefaced)
Comment by jennynib — May 16, 2008 @ 6:05 pm
so sweet of him to pose like that. I think he’s a lovely little (lanky) guy; wish I could kiss his sweet head and take him for a walk around your town.
Comment by Tara — May 16, 2008 @ 9:59 pm
He looks very regal, and angelic with the sunshine streaming over his shoulders in a greyhound styled halo.
Comment by Coastal Aussie — May 17, 2008 @ 2:23 am
Wow, great photo… Bert could pass as an extra from The Lord of The Rings! Elvendog, maybe- or Bert Baggins
Comment by K8 — May 17, 2008 @ 10:37 am
Greyhounds are natural posers, it has to be said. ‘Elvendog’! LOL!
EM, I tagged you. Not so much a meme, more of a challenge.
Comment by Jay — May 17, 2008 @ 11:44 am
Ruth: Bless him. Did you get any photos? I’d love to see Stewie with a full body mud pack!
Jen: I’ll forgive you just this once.. LOL x
Tara: Meh, it’s all fields round here. But I know what you mean - he loves people and I’d love to take him to a town or somewhere and walk along with him - he’d be in heaven! And the top of his head is very soft and kissable. I checked. x
Aussie: It’s as close as he’ll ever get to angelic, believe me!!
K8: Oh yes, I see what you mean! Bert Baggins lol!!! x
Jay: Ooh, I love a challenge, I’ll be right round x
Comment by englishmuminireland — May 18, 2008 @ 11:37 am
He’s a sweetheart, English Mum!
Rabbits beware!
Comment by Medbh — May 19, 2008 @ 12:43 am
Medbh: Aw thanks. Yes, see how he’s poised to shoot off at the merest whiff of a furry body? LOL! x
Comment by englishmuminireland — May 19, 2008 @ 11:37 am