I think most of you will agree that Ray is very photogenic. He always seems to have something interesting to say with his general body language, and specifically his facial expressions.
His face can convey some remarkable possibilities as he twists his nose; raises his eyebrows together, or independently from each other; moves his ears a myriad of ways;, closed mouth, open mouth or somewhere in between. I guess that he is really not too much different from us, but I just never expected it from him!
I have translated his expressions into “Yippee!”, “C’mon Dad!”, “I don’t believe you just said that.”, “Listen to yourself!”, “You expect me to do what?”, “I dare you!”, “Told you it was not a good idea.”, “…. and you are the more intelligent species?”, “Are you really from this planet?” etc. etc.
The other afternoon, I was out in our driveway chatting with our neighbors. Ray was out on our front porch and leashed as usual. Attached to the driveway side of our porch is a lattice that is currently supporting a honeysuckle plant. The intent was to simply block the view of the driveway to some degree.
At one point during the conversation, I heard some sounds coming from behind me, and so turned to see what Ray was getting up to. It was a camera moment!
I have no idea what he was thinking, but probably “When are you coming back over here?”
Lol!😍😂
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Peek-a-boo…I’m watching you. 😉
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That may well be all that he was doing! 🙂
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Aww, such a cutie! ❤
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Hi Suad – Yes… most of the time he really is! 🙂
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Great picture! Since Ray is already a star, and so cool he could have a book of just photos of him, along with your interpretations of his expressions. 🙂
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🙂
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Hi Ray. Did Colin get any treats without you? Or give anyone else your treats? I am sure that’s what you were watching for.
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Hi Lexi. Nope! He was just standing around talking. Woof! Ray.
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Look at that face! Hard not to love a face like that!
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I agree completely, but I guess his previous owners were not so captivated!
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Their loss, your luck! I feel this way about the two people who gave up Choppy as well (and they both did it when she was at her puppy cutest!).
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Sometimes I feel sad that Ray’s previous owners never knew him long enough to know what a gorgeous “boy” he could become but then, as you say, their loss was our good fortune! (Ray is not complaining either!!!)
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I don’t think Choppy is complaining, either (though maybe a little when I don’t give her as many treats as she wants).
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He’s a handsome dog, that’s for sure. Beautiful markings. Hugsand biscuits by proxy.
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I am sure that he would say “Thanks Di!” if he could. 🙂
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Awesome! So much to interpret into that look! “I am waiting….”, “take your time… just being a bit bored”, … for sure a camera moment! Thanks for sharing!
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🙂
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Love this picture of Ray. His eyes seem to speak volumes – very soulful.
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Imagine him sitting directly in front of you and giving you the “eyes” treatment! 🙂
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He’s probably wondering why he was leashed and you had free rein..;)
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He may well have been wondering that, or even thinking “How can I possibly protect him if he goes off and leaves me here?”
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What a lovely moment you captured 🙂 It really is special how much our doggies can convey to us if we watch and listen intently
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I have said just that so often, especially when I see people walking their dog while texting/talking on their cell. If they just watched and listened, they would learn so much! Instead of putting “fido” out into the garden on his own, go out with him and interact. If people would simply take the trouble to actually get to know the personality behind that doggy face, there may perhaps be less dogs escaping, abandoned, or handed over to rescue organizations.
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Absolutely agree, I couldn’t have said it better! Walks are probably the highlight of our dog’s day so why not revel in it with them 🙂
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Exactly. They should remember that they are participating in the dog’s walk, and not dragging the dog along for their walk! 🙂
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Good morning and great photo of Ray in camouflage.
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It’s tough trying to hide almost 80lbs of dog, but he could well have been trying! 🙂
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😎
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I bet he was also gorgeous as a puppy. He face is full of expression. When I look at him he seems to say, “Dude! It’s treat time! Let’s wrap that up now!”
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We too have often commented on what a gorgeous puppy he probably was. Based on what little we do know about his earlier life, it would suggest perhaps not good puppy times for him.
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How could anyone not love a puppy? I don’t get it.
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Perhaps they did love him, but then he grew!
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You can’t outgrow love. No pet left behind!
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I agree with you but, sadly, other people seem to have a more “convenient” adaptation of love. i.e. when it becomes inconvenient, you stop loving it! 😦
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Can’t hit the like button on that comment! 😠
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Well Kate, you’re going to have to take more water with whatever it is you are drinking so you can focus better, Wanna try again? 🙂
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