Pasture romp

We've had a couple inches of rain over the past couple days and we really needed it.  We also have had a break in the temperature, in fact today was pretty close to pleasant.  I needed pictures of Buster and Boomer for the web, so we had plenty of reasons to go out to the pasture for a romp.  I've been keeping Boomer, Trooper, and Buster together during the day, mostly in the dog yard, sometimes in the kennel depending on who else needs yard time.  That leaves the big kennel free for Belle (female shar pei pup) and little Teddy. 

So it was the three big boys, Trooper (in back), Buster (all over Trooper), and Boomer (with ball), who got out to the pasture today.  Trooper had been out there before and he immediately took off to explore the interesting places.  Buster wasn't sure what to do but he loved having room to really stretch his legs and run.  He looks like a greyhound when he runs. 

I got some great pics of Boomer and need to get him on the VGSR website.  He doesn't seem to be gaining weight, however, and he's been on the grain free food since I brought him in, almost two weeks ago.  I'm thinking he may need to go to the vet for some bloodwork.  Apparently he's always been thin, but that's what you would expect from a dog who has always had an enzyme deficiency that hasn't been addressed. 

Boomer loves to play ball.  Buster tries to play with him, but Boomer is all about the ball.  Fortunately, Trooper will play with Boomer and little Teddy does too when they are in the kennel together.  I usually crop my pictures to focus on just the dog, but I left some of these uncropped to give a sense of the space.  The pasture is fully fenced with heavy 48" horse-quality, anti-climb wire fence.  In addition there is a 6" wide oak board across the top.  It's not impossible for a serious jumper to get out, but very few have even tried.  Mostly they run, sniff, explore.  I wish more of it was wooded, it would be more interesting for the dogs and would be less to mow.