The last day of summer?

I'm still lagging behind with posts but I've been busy with a photo project at work and that has been taking up much of my time.

We have gale force winds today, there's a real chill in the air and it couldn't be more different from last Saturday when I was basking in sunshine at a dog show held at Perth Racecourse. This was a new venue for this show, most people seemed to like it but, seeing as three rings were outdoor, I think it may have been a different story had it been a wet day! Toy breeds wouldn't have been affected because their ring was indoor, in what must surely be a first.......a bar! I must add that it was closed, I think swigging Famous Grouse whilst in the ring might be frowned upon by the Kennel Club.

I stayed the night with Ian, Lynne and Euan as I had another show on Sunday just up the road at Arbroath. No photos from there as it is held in a rather dimly lit hall. I had three dogs with me, all were placed at both shows but there are no wins to report. Louis did the best with a second place in a class of sixteen veterans at Arbroath. (For those that might not know, a dog becomes a veteran once it is over seven years of age. Louis is now just over ten).

View of Perth Racecourse and the outdoor rings from the grandstand

Anne (Pyatshaw) makes use of the winners enclosure. Tass was surely eligible, seeing as she had won the toy veteran class.

A novel place for a ring

A glimpse of neighbouring Scone Palace



A few of the dogs at the show.........

The original shaggy dog story

Big smile from this borzoi

Jana loved sunbathing on the warm grandstand



There was time for a walk in the park with Euan before bed............

Kicking through the leaves, a sure sign of autumn

In a world of his own

Bath done, ready for a story and bed