Dog Days of Summer August 17, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, Audrey and Roberta, Benny the dog, cats, Dog Days of Summer, dogs, Jack the dog, Mr. Pepe, NYC, photography
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Raise your hand if you think this summer has been stupid hot. (Both my hands are raised). The dog days of summer are those hot and sultry days we are now experiencing. We have officially just ended that period called the dog days of summer— it is that time in August when the humidity is so high that you could cut the air with a knife. This year those 40 days happened between Thu, Jul 3, 2025 – Mon, Aug 11, 2025. I don’t think we are getting out of this weather pattern soon anytime soon. It is historically the period following the heliacal rising of the star system Sirius, which Hellenistic astrology connected with heat, drought, sudden thunderstorms, lethargy, fever, mad dogs, bad luck and curly hair. They are now taken to be the hottest, most uncomfortable part of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. So I have chosen to share my dogs of summer (both past and present), along with some of my cats to honor this dreaded season. I salute Sweet Benny, One-eyed Jack, Mr Pepe, and some of their walking buddies including Fuego, Conrad, Ivy and Max. Included are my present cats, Roberta, Audrey and Pete. We all await those falling leaves and pumpkins.
Irish Breeds March 16, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, art, Art exhibit, Benny the dog, dogs, Irish Breeds, Madison the cat, Mr. Pepe, Museum of the Dog, NYC, photography
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Top o’ the morning to all. There are nine Native Dogs of Ireland. Two Hounds – Irish Wolfhound and Kerry Beagle, three Gun dogs – Irish Water Spaniel, Irish Red Setter and Irish Red & White Setter, four Terriers – Irish Terrier, Irish Glen of Imaal Terrier, Irish Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier and Kerry Blue Terrier. The Museum of the Dog featured these nine breeds in their latest exhibit. It is on through March 30th. There are also cats with Irish roots. Namely the Manx cat as well as the Cymric cat. Both of these cat types have very short to entirely absent tails as a mutation to the usual cat body structure. The Cymric cat is the long haired variety of the Manx. Today’s photo montage features all of these splendid breeds. You might notice that I took the liberty of including some of my own cherished pets in all their Irish splendor. The bottom photo is a feature of the Museum of the Dog. There’s a booth where you snap your photo and the Museum pairs you up with your dog match. This visit I was matched with a Maltese who is part of the ’toy group’ and is gentle, playful and charming. Perfect!
You Can’t Keep a Good Dog Down February 16, 2025
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: AKC, animals, best in show, dogs, Monty the giant schnauzer, Mr. Pepe, NYC, photography, show dogs, Westminster Dog Show
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We attended the Westminster Dog Show once again. We like the Benching area the best. You can schmooze with the handlers, the owners, the judges and of course the adorable pooches. I did not get a photo of Monty the Giant Schnauzer who won Best in Show but all of the contenders were winners to me. I especially am fond of the dog at the bottom of today’s photo montage. That’s my boy, Mr Pepe, who is always a good boy and Best in Show to me. Woof!
Outfoxed February 25, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, art, Art exhibit, Chihuahuas, dogs, Fox Terriers, Mr. Pepe, Museum of the Dog, NYC, photography
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The Museum of the Dog has a fun new exhibit thru April. ‘Outfoxed‘ features Fox Terriers, both Smooth and Wire who have been among the most popular and versatile breeds; whether on the hunt with the hounds, in the field chasing rabbits, in the barn ratting or, these days, as a delightfully upbeat companion dog. While I am not a fan of hunts, I am a fan of this dog museum. ‘The exhibition Outfoxed: Fox Terriers and Friends explores the development of the breed, the variety of their jobs, and chronicles the many champions in the collection. The list of famous Fox Terriers in the show reads like a who’s-who in the history of the breed. Visitors will encounter portrayals of such notables including: Belgrave Joe, one of the early fathers of the breed, Cackler of Notts, the Duchess of Newcastle’s masterpiece, Caesar, Cackler’s son and Edward VII’s beloved companion, The Totteridge XI, Francis Redmond’s kennel as painted by Arthur Wardle and Maude Earl and Nornay Saddler, considered by many as close to perfection in the breed’. My own little Chihuahua, Mr. Pepe, bears no regal markings but as far as I am concerned he is Best in Show.
Every Dog Has its Day January 28, 2024
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: AKC Meet the Breeds, animals, dogs, Javitts Center, NYC, photography
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Last year’s Meet the Breeds at the Javitts Convention Center was a lot of fun. So why not go again I said to myself? I guess the word got out that it was a fun event. Well…it was crowded, loud and unruly this year. That said, I did enjoy myself but by the time I left it was hard to see the dogs because of the enormous number of humans, baby carriages and unattended children. Before it got overly crowded I was able to appreciate the dogs and their quirky and delightful handlers. I have included just some of the 125 breeds in today’s montage. Woof! 
Cheers! December 25, 2021
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: animals, cats, Christmas, dogs, Hanukkah, NYC, photography, Santa
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Holiday time is always fun at my house. We celebrate most holidays (especially the ones that demand we wear a hat). My little gang of critters are all good sports and since today is Christmas we would like to share some of these fun moments with you from the past and present. Wishing you al a very merry and a happy. Cheers!
Going to the Dogs August 1, 2021
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: AKC, dogs, Museum of the Dog, NYC, photography
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The American Kennel Club was founded in 1884 and is a registry of purebred dog pedigrees in the United States. I have never had a pure bred dog but I loved them all – regardless of lack of pedigree. Since August is now National Dog month I decided to finally visit the Museum of the Dog and devote today’s photo montage to dogs. I started to think about all of the wonderful dogs that have been in my life and added those long gone cuties (and some very old photos) into today’s montage as well. Here’s to my dogs Lois, Donald (their five puppies), Benny, One-eyed Jack and of course now, Mr. Pepe who have made my life so much happier through the years. They also have a ‘find your match’ game at the Dog Museum where your photo is taken and they come up with a dog that ‘matches’ you. Bottom photo in this montage is what I discovered as my ‘match.’ A Rat Terrier apparently is ‘friendly, inquisitive and lovable.’ Not sure that is a perfect description of me…but I will take it. Give your dog extra kisses this while month please. Woof!
Howl-O-Ween October 27, 2019
Posted by judylobo in Zoo.Tags: costumes, dogs, Howl-o-ween, Madison Square Park, photography
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I interrupt my 2019 Pacific Northwest zoocation photos in order to salute Madison Square Park’s Howl-O-Ween parade and doggie fest held yesterday. I have included in today’s salute some older photos of my departed Halloween doggies, Benny and One-eyed Jack. I miss them both. Enjoy today’s photos and have a great, safe, sweet Halloween. 
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