Glaukos – seven months

The famous Glaukos the Gargoyle is already seven months old! I photographed him earlier this year when he was just nine weeks old, and it was so fun to see how much he’s grown. He’s already bigger than his big brother Briscoe, a bull mastiff, but is still all puppy! He still has the goofy puppy-run, the big awkward puppy-paws, and the giddy anticipation when a new toy comes out or his mom starts to go somewhere.

Since his first shoot was in a studio setting, this time we went outdoors to get some playful action shots. Enjoy!

Spencer, Libby, & Baxter

These three rescued boxers are so photogenic it’s kind of ridiculous. Spencer is the big brother, about seven or eight years old, and Libby is the little sister who’s about four. Baxter is the newest addition, also about seven or eight, a foster who was going to be temporary but was so charming he ended up staying permanently! They are the most harmonious pack – none of them are alphas, so they have toys strewn about and love to walk in single-file lines in and out the door in any order. Watching them, it seems as if all three of them move as one single unit, orbiting each other to see if everyone is in the mood to play, or sleep – or beg for treats!

Libby and Baxter are from Atlanta Boxer Rescue, and their family frequently hosts foster dogs for ABR as well. I didn’t get to see them interact with a foster while I was there, but I can only imagine what a wonderful stop their home must be for the boxers who get to come through! Libby is the most energetic and playful, and will entice Spencer into wrestling matches. Spencer is the snuggly mama’s boy, and Baxter is the laid-back guy who just likes to take it all in after he finds a cuddly spot on your lap.

But I don’t need to tell you how full of personality these kids are – I’ll let you see for yourself! (Thanks, Tiffany, for a wonderful session!) From left to right, meet Baxter, Libby, and Spencer:

 

Fernando & Robbi

I photographed Fernando and Robbi five years ago, when they were just six years old. Now the brothers are eleven, but still dashing as ever. Robbi still loves to ham it up for the camera, with his adorable head tilts whenever you ask him a question, and Fernando is the soft-hearted boy who takes everything very seriously. Even though he often looks quite solemn, he has the most charming little smile where his bottom teeth peek out! Fernando has recently been diagnosed with cancer, but underwent surgery like a champ and is responding well to chemo. Please keep him in your thoughts and send lots of positive energy his way.

Fernando and Robbi love to snuggle and they don’t need to be on a leash because they are always by their mom’s side, ready for the next adventure. And oh, what a life they have! Fernando has regular cocktail parties for his many fans to help keep his spirits up, and they have lots of doggie friends in the building for playdates galore. They have a balcony perch in their beautiful urban loft so they can watch all the birds and squirrels happening by, but most of all they have an amazing bond with their mom, who loves them dearly.

Here’s that little smile. Love!!

Sporting the cool guy ‘do: