14 November 2010
19 October 2010
The Pose
Today we are back on the port for the Newfoundland demonstration that took place a week or so ago. This lovely dog was sitting on the rocks with his owner and a young lady asked if she could have a photograph taken with him. Her husband snapped away...and so did I!
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13 October 2010
Black Dog
We're back in Gorbio village - a dog, the church's new facade and, unfortunately, dog poop. Happily more and more people are picking up after their dogs - plastic bags are provided and I believe there is a law if you don't. Someone missed this bit though...
The dog is Dunya - a 7 year old Labrador/German Short-haired Pointer mix. She was re-homed from a Belgian refuge 6 years ago and now lives in Brussels and in Menton. Black dogs are difficult to photograph but I was pleased with the close-up you can find on Riviera Dogs - the light was just right.
Posted by Jilly at 06:10 9 comments
Labels: Churches, Dogs, Villages near to Menton: Gorbio
08 October 2010
Waterlogged
One more day with these amazing Newfoundlands - life-savers of the sea.
Mind you, whilst the dogs can jump into the sea, rescue people, pull boats, do all sorts of wonders, in Menton they all needed help getting out of the sea and onto the rocks. Owners need to be strong - these are very heavy dogs, especially with their coats full of water.
For anyone interested, more photos of Newfies will be on Riviera Dogs for a good few days yet.
Posted by Jilly at 06:48 5 comments
Labels: Dogs, Ports and Yachts
07 October 2010
The Sea Rescue Dogs
Last weekend in Menton we had three days of 'Métiers de la Mer' - which introduced young people to careers relating to the sea.
The display by a training club for dogs and owners who save lives at sea - 'Terre-Neuve 06' - had us all entranced and at times in fits of laughter. Terre-Neuve is French for Newfoundland (the black ones). The black and white variety of Newfoundland is called a Landseer. They came from all over this part of France including one from Menton.
In the first photo the dog demonstrates how he swims with a person in distress clinging to his life-jacket. In the smaller photo, the dog pulls in a boat! And in the last photo, one jumps off the jetty. More photos on Riviera Dogs.
Tomorrow we'll see how these big dogs got out of the water - not easily...
Posted by Jilly at 05:35 12 comments
Labels: Dogs, Ports and Yachts
11 August 2010
Boutchette and the Village Children
One of the many good things about living in a medieval village is that the children can play in total safety.
Here they are in the village square, playing with Boutchette, the Bassett Hound that belongs to Le Beau Sejour. Click on the link to see Boutchette a year ago when she was a puppy - adorable - she still is.
Posted by Jilly at 07:47 10 comments
Labels: Dogs, Villages near to Menton: Gorbio
01 July 2010
Reflections - the Dead Bird
This dog wants to hold on to the wing of a dead sea bird that he's found on the beach. His owner wants it off him. Eventually the owner won.
Today is Theme Day in the City Daily Photo community. To see how others around the world have interpreted the theme of 'reflections' do click on the link. You won't be disappointed. Click here to view thumbnails for all participants
Posted by Jilly at 00:08 28 comments
Labels: Beach and Sea, Daily Photo Theme Day:, Dogs
13 April 2010
Wisteria at Le Clos du Peyronnet - and Prickle
Today, we are inside the wisteria-clad pergola at Le Clos du Peyronnet and so is Prickle, William Waterfield's little Jack Russell terrier. Prickle is on hand to welcome every visitor to this beautiful garden but at this moment, she's off for a nap...
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Labels: Dogs, Gardens - Le Clos du Peyronnet
19 March 2010
27 October 2009
Lunch for Three
Dogs are allowed in most restaurants in France - I love that. This couple are eating a plate of Fruits de Mer on the terrace of the Restaurant le Lido in the Place aux Herbes in Menton. Their Golden Retriever sits waiting - hoping for a morsel...I think he's got his eye on that lobster.
Posted by Jilly at 07:37 22 comments
Labels: Dogs, Restaurants and Bars
24 October 2009
Fête de la Branda -Dogs à la Mode
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The Fête de la Branda in Gorbio draws an enormous number of visitors, many of whom bring their dogs with them.
Chihuahuas and pretty ladies who wear lots of jewelry seem to go together. Some people love them, some don't - they do seem to have become rather à la mode with so many actresses walking around with them in their handbags...
These two live in Ventimiglia, just across the Italian border. The long-haired one is called Shogun and the smooth-haired white one is called Tokyo and as you can see in the last photo, little Tokyo isn't just a lap dog - he has no fear of a dog bigger than himself.
In the cage behind them, are chickens and guinea pigs for sale.
Posted by Jilly at 06:52 14 comments
Labels: Dogs, Fêtes, Villages near to Menton: Gorbio
15 October 2009
Ventimiglia Market - Emilia, the Carpet Dog
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We're back at the Friday market in Ventimiglia today. So many of the stallholders have dogs. This one, a French bulldog called Emilia looks most indignant at having her photograph taken and her owner looks somewhat bemused.
They live in San Remo, just along the Ligurian coast from Ventimiglia.
Posted by Jilly at 08:45 11 comments
Labels: Dogs, Markets, Towns near to Menton: Ventimiglia
01 June 2009
Theme Day: Feet
Posted by Jilly at 01:01 54 comments
Labels: Daily Photo Theme Day:, Dogs
15 May 2009
Richard's Menton - Life on the Côte d'Azur
One of the many joys of life in Menton is sitting outside a bar watching the world go by...
Posted by Jilly at 07:01 20 comments
Labels: Dogs, Guest Photographers, People
04 November 2008
Beau's Vote!
Meet my dog, Beau - happy to loan one of his long ears to support Obama on this, America's election day.
Beau lived in a refuge in the Var for four years - he was called Bimbo then but I changed it to Beau the day we drove home together. He is a Bruno de Jura - a Swiss hunting dog - and the origin of the Bloodhound (you can see the resemblance I think). Three weeks after coming home Beau had both ear drums removed to try and cut down on the massive infections he had. He was four and a half hours on the table. He still gets abscesses from time to time but now he's a pretty healthy dog and this is his chair - which used to be 'my' chair. Huh! He's happy and so am I to have him here. He's a wonderful, funny dog with a howl you'd not believe. He's lived with me in Gorbio for 18 months and is probably about 10 years old although really no one knows his age or history. Taking him from the refuge was the best thing I ever did. Always rescue a dog from a refuge - there are so many and they reward you a trillion-fold. I adore this funny ol' boy.
Happy Election Day, America! Beau and I will be sitting up late and watching the results. If the polls are right, we want to be part of history in the making and welcome President Barack Obama, who I know is going to so good for America and the world. It's time for CHANGE!
See how you can vote with candies on Monte Carlo Daily Photo.
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Labels: Dogs
02 November 2008
Autumn - the Dog who loves Water
Note the 'tap' which is a cut off plastic Pellegrino bottle.
You can see the main washhouse below which sits under a roof supported on pillars. A windy day and leaves have blown in, but presumably the ladies who use this will clean it out before doing their washing.
To learn about this breed and to see more photos of Alpha - is he the dog with the longest tongue? - click on Riviera Dogs.
Posted by Jilly at 08:01 26 comments
Labels: Dogs, Villages near to Menton: Gorbio
06 September 2008
Summer's End - the Scooter Dog
This small sheepdog of the mountains of the Pyrénées is considered the oldest of the French herding dogs. They were used in concert with the large white sheep guardian dogs, the Great Pyrénées (Pyrenean Mountain Dog) of the region. The little dog herded the sheep. The big dog watched over them. The natural abilities of this shaggy shepherd are legend - flocks being entrusted to the two different dogs without a human handler. They were officially recognized by the French Kennel Club in 1921.
The breed is also called a Labrit in France. You see many in the south of France.
Posted by Jilly at 07:42 18 comments
Labels: Dogs, Villages near to Menton: Gorbio
12 August 2008
Summertime in Menton - the Pink Beach Towel
The Golden Retriever and the Labrador playing in the sea, can be seen - in other shots and in close-up - by clicking on each link.
Posted by Jilly at 11:29 8 comments
Labels: Beach and Sea, Dogs
11 August 2008
Summertime in Menton - the Beach Companion
Posted by Jilly at 09:33 24 comments
Labels: Beach and Sea, Dogs
28 July 2008
Summertime in Menton - the Dog Beach
He's a four year old Labrador on holiday with his family from Milan. His name is Giorgio and he'd spent the day playing, swimming, having the greatest fun with a dog he'd met on the beach - a Golden/Pyrenean Mountain Dog mix called Astuss. You see them swimming together on the left. You'll find another photograph of Astuss on Riviera Dogs today. Click on the link - probably a better, sharper photo than Giorgio's but I wanted you to see Giorgio jumping for a stone.
The energy, such joy in life - living in the moment. Dogs teach us so much.
Posted by Jilly at 09:17 25 comments
Labels: Dogs