A new image of Sandy D's Kona. Apparently it is difficult to get a good photo of Kona - a beautiful Keeshond as he tends to go spare when he sees the camera.   But Sandy has been taking great photographs for ages, and managed to fool him for this one. !!     Thank you Sandy. Brandy - begging.   She taught herself this little trick - and it's particularly hard to ignore !!    Brandy shown here with Lachlan, is one of his sisters.   She visits us often and is owned by the Sawyers family of Melbourne.   (since publishing this photograph, as you all know by now - we lost our precious Lachlan in June 2007.)    VALE Lachlan.   Bonny and Banjo (on the left).  Both are pure bred Golden Retrievers.   Bonny is Lachlan's sister, and these beautiful dogs lived with my friend Lindsay in New South Wales.   Since I first published this photograph, it is sad to report that Banjo crossed the Rainbow Bridge in 2010. He lived a long and healthy life in Narrandera, New South Wales with his loving owner Lindsay and his beautiful friend Bonny.   Late in 2011 Bonny also left to join her best friend Banjo in what it is nice to think would be a "Doggy Paradise".   They deserve a special place in God's Garden.    Both Banjo and Bonny took great care of the abandoned or injured 'joeys' that their owner, Lindsay, took into care to help heal and make well, before releasing them back into the wild and/or family structures.   They were taught, and learned very well, how to protect and keep vigil over the varied species that came into care.    Two wonderful dogs.      VALE Banjo and (now) Bonny.   Click on image to view true size of photo Sam, Millie & Emma - formerly known as 'Miniature Foxies" they are about to be officially regognised by the AKA as Tenterfield Terriers.   Owned by Yvonne & Bob A.  of Sydney.   Sam survived snake bite in November 2003 - a miracle really,  and testimony to their Veterinarian and Yvonne & Bob's unfailing tender care.   Since first publishing this photograph, Emma and Millie are no longer with their beloved family. They had to be put to sleep because of serious problems with their health, and no amount of veterinary or owner care would have helped.    Vale EMMA and MILLIE.    Click on image to view true size photo Kona - a beautiful cuddly Keeshond owned by Sandy D of upper New York State.  He is shown here with his favourite toy - an old pair of socks.   Kona with his triple coat absolutely LOVES the snow - unlike his owner, who is not too complimentary about the 'white stuff'.   Angus, who you have met before, is all grown up now.   He has a new playmate - Stella.  Pure bred Pugs.   They are priceless to watch and have two speeds - flat out running, and full stop.     Owned by Brad and Tanita Dyer of Melbourne.             Meet little 'Missy'.   She is a Maltese Terrier and belongs to my friend Mae who lives in North Carolina.   Isn't she just the cutest little dog ?  Click on image for larger view Bailey is a pure bred English Cocker Spaniel owned by Brad's parents, Daryl & Lorraine. He has a lovely nature, and was the only black puppy from a litter of 7 - the rest were all Golden Cocker Spaniels.  Click on image for larger view   Meet Lilly - a pure bred Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. She belongs to Daryl & Lorraine, who own Bailey.