Every year the Elms Resort and Spa has a dog retreat for owners and their canines--people come from all over, and normally you can see a wide variety of breeds. (We got there late, and many people had already checked out.)
The dogs compete against one another in a number of categories, go through their paces, or just lie around with their doggy tongues out, posing.
There were several rescue operations represented...I hope most of the animals found good homes, they were gorgeous!
This year the dogs were mostly outside on the grounds rather than inside--the huge gazebo made a great place for showing the mixed breeds, which is what was happening while we were there...
And did I mention I love dogs?
Loooooooooooooove these sketches...stirs the doggy love in my heart. You really captured the heart and soul.
ReplyDeleteThank you, I've VERY fond of animals as you can tell!
ReplyDeleteLove dogs!, these are wonderful sketches of them too!
ReplyDeleteOooooh, lucky you to be there. The sketches are SO great! Your love for the dogs is clear.
ReplyDeleteI do love them! Ruca, isn't Gypsy the most gorgeous creature, above? LOVE her.
ReplyDeleteHooray for dogs and your great sketches!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Michael! It's really so much fun to sketch them, I'm sorry I haven't been going all along. This is my second year.
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