Finally released from Down-Stay on the pond bank, Zookie and Buttercup celebrate their freedom with a frolic in the pond.
Nikon D5100 f/5.6 ISO 400 1/500 s Nillor 55-300@55mm – Pet Portrait, Summer 2012
See Zookie’s halo? Evidence that she really is a Good Dog, despite the facial expression that may seem to indicate otherwise!
Buttercup is a great dog! She does get worried when her boy is missing. This weekend he and his brother and dad were all off doing Boy Scout activities, leaving Buttercup home with me.
Nikon D5100 f/4.8 ISO 800 1/250 s Nikkor 55-300@105mm – Pet Portrait, Summer 2012
She kept a close eye on me, and stayed near by, wherever I went. This afforded me several opportunities for nice photos, like this one taken at sunrise Sunday morning.
I wanted to take photos at the pond before the dogs stirred it all up, so she and Zookie were staying on the pond bank, patiently awaiting their turn in the water. When they got in, they had great fun! (photo coming tomorrow)
At first I was going to leave Buttercup home so I could have a better chance to see wildlife.
I relented and let her come along. We heard snarling and hissing. I wondered what it could be, but Buttercup recognized those hen house raiders from some previous midnight encounters. One went up a tree, while the other tried to hold off the dog.
In this case I actually got the shot thanks to my assistant, Buttercup – and she also served as model 🙂 Good Girl, Buttercup!
Tiger stares at Zookie. Is he daring her to just try and chase him? Or is he measuring the distance between them, estimating her rate of speed, and calculating how long it will take him to get to a tree? Actually, they get along great, and Zookie only chases Tiger if he runs. And he rarely runs.
On the Left, Zookie. To the Right, Tiger. Autumn - 2010
Buttercup has great admiration for Hank the Cowdog and seeks to emulate him – or even surpass him.
Buttercup - 2011
She has a great sidekick in Zookie. Actually, Tiger may be more of a sidekick than Zoo, since he is more the intrepid explorer type than she.
While I am on the theme of pet portraits, I think I will post Bridger’s favorite photo of Buttercup.
Buttercup - Bridger's Best Buddy - 2010
Buttercup is a Dutch Shepherd. She makes a great companion for an active boy!
My husband’s favorite photo of his dog:
Behold the Great Pyrador!
Zookie is half black Labrador, half Great Pyrenees. She has big, brown eyes and she adores my husband. The feeling may very well be mutual 🙂
Company; Buttercup is good company. Mostly undemanding and just happy to be there, ready for anything, from nap to adventure.
Buttercup, companion in all adventures, especially with her boy
Buttercup likes being photographer’s assistant and model, but sometimes it’s a lot to ask.
Last year Tulsa (and Skiatook) received record snowfalls. Zookie didn’t care about records, but she sure enjoyed running through the stuff!
Me? I am glad to be out digging garden beds and not shoveling snow this January.
Snow is fun for a big, biscuit-colored dog
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