lord, this boy is cute …
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he’s certainly got some giddy-up …
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and an attitude.
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Darby is a JRT/papillion cross and you can totally see it … the coat and ears of a papillion but the bone structure and snout of a jack …
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and the classic underbite of unfortunate breeding from puppymills.
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yes, Darby, too — like our newest little scruffy Merrick — is a puppymill survivor. but he’s living the good life now with mom and dad, Jennifer and Bruce …
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just chillin’ on the beach … how pretty is this boy?
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of course, boys can be pretty too! … even though i joked upon first meeting Darby, sitting in the lap of his ruggedly-handsome dad Bruce behind the wheel of their big diesel pick-em-up truck: “You look like a girl!” I couldn’t resist.
don’t misunderstand though, this boy is all boy …
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… and i truly enjoyed his spirit and energy, even when he wasn’t up for posing. just look at that adorable bottom lip though!
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always on the move …
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and of course, my favorite stand of trees …
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and yes, as you can see in the photo above, i always travel with model-fans just to get that windblown look. 😉
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i was surprised that Darby actually got into the water … then again, with the “You look like a girl!” insult still ringing in his ears, no doubt, he was determined to squash any and all potential comparisons to the opposite gender, including a reluctance to actually get those delicate twinkle toes wet.
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“Hey, did you catch that, crazy lady photographer? Hrrmph.”
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thanks for being such a sport, Darby. you were a most wonderful model and some of these images are absolute favorites of mine.
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and thanks, Jennifer and Bruce, for introducing me to your amazing little boy. i hope you enjoy your gallery of images.
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Sandy & RykerSo many great shots of this cute little guy. Thanks for sharing them with us.
Holly Garner-JacksonAwesome as usual.
Really love the second one with the wind in his fur!
JenniferGorgeous shots. Love the peaceful water ones. Envious there is still green there. and those yellow flowers. Summer is too short at 9000 feet! 🙁
SydneyWow amazing, that first tree shot is absolutly stunning. He is such a handsome boy, looks so soft I just want to pet him. I wish I could have you photograph Cody, I planned to start school next fall so unless I get gift money I wont be able to get a photoshoot for awhile. But whenever and if ever I do, it will defintly be you.
TatyanaWhat a fantastic set! I have a few favorites but the image of him running toward you – wow!
illonathanks, everyone. glad you’re enjoying this darling boy.
Lisa, if you brought Summer here, with her colour, she would look totally AWESOME in those trees. and that beach … gorgeous. we’d have to hit it in November though. the beach disappears through the summer months. think about it. i’ve still got room in November (15th onwards).
Lisa BrencisBeautiful pictures. But then, your pictures always are! I love the aisle of trees. I think, when you shoot Summer… I am seriously considering coming to YOU! I want a shot done in those trees!
AnitaThat one of him in the treed path is one of my favourite you’ve ever taken in that location! Love that fluffy butt in the water, too:)
Lorigorgeous, gorgeous photos as always! he’s a dreamboat of a dog~if I were a girl-dog (I know there’s a word for them, but it never sounds nice to my ears!) I’d want a giant poster-sized version of one of your shots to hang above my bed 🙂
Lori E.Ohh, he’s so adorable! And very pretty!
A childhood dog of mine had an underbite, and I’ve had a soft spot for them ever since. They just add so much character to the dog.
Fantastic set! Love the 4th one up, he looks kind of like a little mop in the water. 🙂