All those red spots are hard to miss. Aussies are the blotchy breed with the really intense eyes.
Jackson is a giant sucker for a frisbee. Or, rather, whoever is throwing it for him is the sucker. He is tireless and determined and SO very focused on the task at hand. It is incredibly fun to watch him play! 
And, ladies…when this handsome bachelor is not retrieving colorful objects and keeping in shape by swimming 3,000 laps he works with children. Lemme hear it… “Awwww”
Jackson is an official R.E.A.D. Dog. The R.E.A.D Program promotes communication and improves reading skills in children by having them read to dogs. How cool is that? Reading aloud can be nerve-wracking and what better way to gain confidence and hone your skills than to practice with someone who offers no judgement and lots of love?
Maggie is also a big player in the community service world. She, too, is a registered R.E.A.D Dog and makes many visits to area hospitals, special needs centers, schools and nursing homes. She loves a good game of frisbee (of course) and if you promise not to say anything I’ll tell you a secret…
Come closer… Maggie has three legs but DO NOT say anything because she DOES NOT KNOW and there’s no use in pointing it out because she wouldn’t care anyway. She’s just as fast as her siblings (and there’s 5 including Jackson) and she grabs that frisbee with the speed of a torpedo. 
She also looks dazzling in her blue towel- I mean- her majesty’s robe. Yes.
These guys just rocked this session and it is a complete fun fest working with them. Both are members of Therapy Dogs Inc. and are stellar citizens of the community if I do say so myself!
These girls are as sweet as sugar pie, honest to goodness!
Holly, a Lab/Chow mix, found her inner diva on this pleasant afternoon. She was a little shy at first but after I told her how I was going to make her a star, she got swept away in the fun of it all.
She loves to play peek-a-dog, is muy inteligente and get this…..
…can also ward off vampires should you happen to encounter one whilst strolling in a dark alley. Ha ha ha!! Technically, she’s “begging” but I think she knows better. She’s not playing around with anyone’s safety. (Okay, I’ve been watching too much HBO)
Shorty, the equally sweet and delightfully entertaining Aussie mix, is Holly’s sister. She spent most of her time at home base, on the back porch. She has soulful eyes and the sweetest little face.
She loves to just lay and sit on the stairs. Sometimes when she’s barking, she breaks into song and I just adore it!
They are both Grade-A sweethearts and I had such a fabulous time. And, for the record, they have a new baby sister (an actual person) that they’ve adjusted to quite well. Hooray! I love happy new additions.
Thank you Dotty & Jay! It was a pleasure!
Again, a volunteer shot from an Australian Sheep Dog rescue group. I wanted to try a little different idea. This is good old pen and ink with just a little color in the eyes. I have some problems and some successes, but I am happy to have rummaged around to find the old fashioned technique a good old friend.
I saw this dog at a show recently and the light was just perfect! Decided to present this as one of my not so rough diamonds!
