Mowing and Running

Late evening mowing has become a regular thing this summer. The half hour before and after sunset is the best time for mowing and the best time for the dogs to be out running in the pasture. The low light, dogs in motion, and me in motion on the mower are three strikes against picture quality. Let let your eyes run over the pictures rapidly, adding yet more motion, to get a feeling of being out there with me on the mower. Some of these were taken when Jackson was still here. He hasn't been returned and the report I received is that he's doing well in his new home.

Jackson following Della

Max and Jackson in the rear, Theo and Della in front.

Della and Buster

Buster is now sleeping in bed with us.

Jackson sporting the windblown ear look that is
common with Danes running outdoors.

Even in the evenings, occasional trips back
to the water tank for a drink, dip, or splash
makes for a welcome respite from the heat.

Max is beginning to blow his coat.
He needs a brush and a bath.

Serena 

Della and Theo

Serena

Serena and Theo. If we aren't playing ball, Theo will
find a spot to lay and watch as I mow.

Della, hunting

A cow dog has no natural camouflage, except maybe
in a snowy woodland.

Bruno's first pasture run.

Max, Bruno, and Serena

Bruno mostly followed Max. He may still be trying to
figure out what makes Max tick, all new dogs go through it.

They sleep solidly after a run, but Della is up before sunrise each morning, ready to go again.