One of the side effects of Gus’s appearance in my life is that I find myself taking photos I never expected to take (along with some taken with my new lens). Gus is highly photogenic, adventurous, fearless and unpredictable. Most mornings, we put him on Lulu and Fanny’s back, they both seem to enjoy it. I think Gus likes the view, and it supports his idea of himself as King Of The Farm.
It never once crossed my mind living on my farm that I would ever take a picture of a dog sitting on a donkey and checking out the better view.
I always do a double-take when I see this, but I also get a kick out it. Gus may bring the circus back single-handedly. I think that is why I called it Bedlam Farm. Bedlam seems to happen here regularly. People are already insisting I buy Gus a small dog saddle. I don’t think so.
I love the matching ear positions!
Whenever I see pictures of Gus sitting on a donkey’s back, I can’t help but to think that despite your protestations, come winter he will be wearing silly little coats. I love small dogs (big ones too), but they do bring that silliness in all of us. Judging by these photos, you are not immune.
Gus will absolutely be wearing a fleece coat, but it turns out it’s not silly. The vets says it is necessary in upstate NY, these dogs do not have the body fat to withstand the cold, or the heavy coats of the border collies. We got a navy fleece jacket, he needs it. So there’s not much of an issue for us.
I did not mean that the coat would be useless, my yorkie wears a coat, also a necessity where we live. I meant silly looking. Because small dogs wearing coats are funny.
I agree.
not only being able to see his world from a different perspective but also hear different sounds…perhaps picking up sounds from a further distance.
and best yet.. the happy happy joy joy of being on the back of his friend just hanging out together.