“Dog Days” are the hottest, most sultry days of summer. In the northern hemisphere, they usually fall between early July and early September. In the southern hemisphere they are usually between January and early March. Dog Days can also define a time period or event that is very hot or stagnant, or marked by a lack of progress. The name comes from the ancient belief that Sirius, also called the Dog Star, in close proximity to the sun was responsible for the hot weather.
The end of summer does not seem to curtail a dog’s joy of fetching. . .
Patrolling. . .
Retrieving. . .
Greeting. . .
or Playing. . .
I love this exuberant pack of hounds frolicking on these jet skis~
And this unlikely pair of companions waiting for their owner’s boat to return. . .
“Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” ~ Roger Caras
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What a great post!! Absolutely love it.
Gorgeous photos!
So, so true. The first thing I see in the morning is my sweet sheltie and that’s a perfect way to start a day. Loved this quote. :) Nancy
What beautiful pictures, all those in our home are lovers of dogs and these pictures just lift me up this morning. Thank you for your lovely post and perspective.
Oh, to have their energy!!! Great photos.
Love the photos. Everyone here seems to have a dog, and I keep trying to photograph, but they won’t always pose! No boating today as it is gray and quite cool. Have a great day. L
They all look like they’re having a great time! The weather’s been very nice in Philly this past week:@)
What fun to have so many dogs that live around you to enjoy roaming on the docks, swimming in the lake, and riding on those beautiful boats. Gives a whole new meaning to “it’s a dog’s life.” ;-)
Have to say that living with a dog is oh so wonderful!
Great post as always! ~ Sarah
Smooches to all those pooches–but especially your two!
love all these shots, nothing more fun then happy dogs! super pics, you captured so many fantastic moments!
Another beautiful post. It looks like Chloe and Gracie are really enjoying lake life. How we love our dogs!!!
This post makes me so happy. I just never tire of seeing dogs being dogs and having fun.
Great photos! We certainly do experience the ‘dog days of summer’ downunder! They’re not all that far away unfortunately.
I love this post :) Those pups are definitely having some fun dog days! Great shots, so sweet!
I just love all those dogs. Great photos and mosaic!
What a great post about mans best friend! Here’s hoping the dog days are leaving soon!!!!!!
So cute, the mosaic are wonderful. Happy Happy dog by the water.
Omigosh, how wonderful! Thanks for sharing these happy puppies at MM. :)
Wonderful collection of mosaics featuring pups. Some of them made me laugh out loud!
Your dogs are so cute! I have noticed that dogs don’t seem to be effected as badly by the heat as cats are. Happy MM!
Such wonderful photos!
My furry friends get so much friskier as the air cools. It’s funny, my Dolce who is 4, becomes almost puppy like with the cooler air.
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Your photos and mosaics really brightened my day. Dogs do know how to enjoy life, don’t they.
Gorgeous photos of those beautiful dogs. We lost our dear little Cairn, Rosie this weekend. Lovely to see such healthy, happy dogs.
It is the same word in my language, Hundstage = Dog Days, very good shots you made your post with. I just see you also like eat, pray and love it is one of my favorite books! Have a great week!
This was the BEST post Mary! Each and every single dog seems to be enjoying themselves!!! They just love the water!!! Love the one of the big dog and the tiny little dog waiting for the owner to return!! And yours are just beautiful…of course!! Mine are in desperate need of a groom right now!!
Some pretty cute friends you found there. Our furry friends know how to have fun.
Beautiful pictures and I love the quote.
Many of the fur babies look like they were posing for you.
What a perfect “A” post! Your animal photos are gorgeous.
Mary, I added your blog to my sidebar as I enjoyed reading through your past posts so much. You are such a wonderful writer, photographer and reader! I enjoyed your review about the Winery Dogs of Napa Valley very much and also the review about Paula Deen’s city of Savannah.
I became a fan of Pedigree on facebook and I’ll post the message on my personal facebook page. Thanks!
What a fun post! I love to watch dogs. They sure do like the water when it gets warm!
Great photos!! What a nice tribute to our furry friends!!
Great post!! love the one with the large dog with the Weiner dog too funny.
Aren’t dogs such characters?
Joyce M