Kalahari Just Photos

A Dandy Lion

2009-06-10T07:12:00.001-05:00

Liz Druitt send this photo of her friend's new rescue dog - DandyLion.....

Liz writes:

Here's my summer boarder. Please remember to appreciate the nose ruff that got him his name.

Playing With Dad's Camera

2009-05-22T09:48:00.002-05:00

Jennifer sent this photo of Matrix that she took with her Dad's camera, which is like mine - a Nikon I'm guessing?

At any rate, Mr Matrix is looking good!

Ms Jake Goes Swimming

2009-05-09T06:45:00.002-05:00

Terra from Kansas City writes:

I hope you can open these pics up. Jake loves the water. It took her a while to get the guts up to go far enough out to swim, but she did it.

She is such a sweetie. Our obedience trainer said she had one of the best dispositions she had ever seen. We are so glad considering she was bit by a St. Bernard at 4+ months. We were worried she would be scared of other dogs, but not the case.

She loves anything that moves. :) We hope you all are doing well. Take care.

Terra

* Sounds like Guy, Jake's brother.... He loves everyone and other dogs, too.

Ridgeback Play Date

2009-04-18T07:54:00.002-05:00

From Amanda,

I had to share some pics of the boys from yesterday. We went to the local park where so many dog owners use the baseball fields as a dog park. The city (Pensacola) is supposed to be building a dog park in the area but have not YET broken ground- no one is holding their breath!

Anyway here is Logan and Roadie who have become the best of friends. Not sure who initiates the play but this is the typical game.

One poses the question, "do you wanna play?" with a play bow. The other answers, "Of course I do!" w/ a jump slap. Then the boxing begins. They do this for a few moments until one breaks free and runs off- looking back as if to say, "Catch me if you can."

Logan is finally finding his place in the pack. He has really gotten better w. his recall. Yesterday at the park there were about 6 dogs all running around- I called him to come and he started to run toward me when another tried to play with him- he ran around that dog to get to me to sit in front of me. His trainer worked very hard w. me to master that skill. He is a great boy and we are getting CGC'd soon. And for Roadie- we have sent his paperwork off to Therapy Dog International for consideration as a therapy dog- he passed the test with flying colors so hopefully they'll see what a great dog he is!

Harley (my sister's Ridgeback) is here this weekend for a visit. The kids are having a blast- makes me want to get another one- a girl! I am outnumbered here :)

Amanda

Easter Pups

2009-04-13T06:09:00.002-05:00

No, not Ridgebacks, but really cute anyway.

Crystal's two Bullmastiff pups wearing their bunny ears.

Penny the Bunny

2009-02-23T07:31:00.003-06:00

Cindy sent this funny photo of Penny, her youngest RR, running in the yard....love those flying ears!

For some great treats, gear and training tips, click on the image below!

Calling Home

2009-02-03T09:35:00.001-06:00

Here are a couple of pics of Jake taken in the last few days. She is getting big. We are working adult food into her diet already. We are excited to hear that her brother might be coming to the area. We got to play with her ridgeless brother, Titus, the other day. We hope you and all of your dogs are doing well. We enjoy looking at the photos on your blog about the pups growing. Take care.

Terra Moriarty

Ah, they are growing up fast...

Santa Comes to New Orleans

2008-12-12T09:10:00.003-06:00

Catherine sent these cute photos of her Mattie and Angus...

They were happy to see Santa....

Then, it snowed in New Orleans.. ...as you can tell, they are southern dogs and not happy about that wet stuff at all!

For some great treats, gear and training tips, click on the image below!

Ahhh, Feel That Sunshine

2008-10-20T07:56:00.003-05:00

Cindy Well's 5 week old baby pup, Penny Lane, enjoying her adventure out into the yard..... She looks like the sunshine is such bliss.

Practice Makes Perfect

2008-10-20T07:53:00.000-05:00

Connie Blair and new pup, Kaia, getting ready for their first show.

Hiking and Camping

2008-10-18T19:06:00.002-05:00

I am sending you some pics of Ina. We took a camping trip to North Carolina and the whole family loved it. Max is teaching Ina all the hiking tricks he learned in the Alps. She did well on the trail and thought sleeping in the tent was awesome - a dedicated snugglehound she is.

Fortunately we did not see black bears, but we did hike the highest mountain east of the Mississippi in Mt. Mitchell State Park.

Take care, Maite

Max (left) and Ina (right)... such a nice pose.

One Legged Runner?

2008-10-02T16:27:00.003-05:00

Guy had run across to the pecan tree and was waiting for another dog to come join him..... when they didn't, he started running back across the yard. This was the perfect opportunity to try the continuous shooting mode on my camera.

All I had to do was keep my finger pressed down on the shutter button and try and adjust the focus as he came near me. When I looked at the photos I had taken, EVERY one had him in the "standing on one leg" phase of his run! Guess he was just synchronized to that shutter speed!

At least this one was on just as he was putting down his right hind leg..

....and I finally got a right hind leg down... guess he was slowing down and I got the change of "leads" at the gallop!

Psychdelic Pond Critter

2008-09-22T14:22:00.007-05:00

This "chicken necked" pond turtle had such vivid colors on its shell it was almost psychedelic ....

A big koi was also in the pond...

These lovely critters were at the Environmental Center, that is free to the public to visit....

Check out more photos from our visit to the center at My Cameras's Eye.

Country Roads

2008-09-21T14:33:00.003-05:00

I went down a country road this morning while running some errands. I came across a ditch full of these yellow wildflowers. We use to have a lot of these in my neighborhood before it built up with houses - still are a few spots left. They have some kind of bean pod that pops when they are dried. While blooming, they attract a lot of humming birds, too.
Went by a couple of fields of cotton, but only one had some cotton popping out.

On the same road, there is a small farm with cows and horses and some bison. Luckily, the bison were taking a mid-day break up by the road when I came along. This bull is especially majestic... even lying down!

....and here's the rest of the family. There's the newest calf on the right.

Is This Cute Or What!

2008-09-09T09:31:00.001-05:00

One of Marsa Hatfield's four week old pups... a grandpup of mine out of the lovely Sophia.

Expressions

2008-09-09T09:12:00.002-05:00

I think........

I see....

....something.

Late Summer Butterfly

2008-09-07T09:50:00.002-05:00

I'm going to have to start a new blog for non-dog photos!

I took this Gulf Fritillary photo this morning. I thought it was a Viceroy at first, but according to this Butterfly and Moth page, it's a Fritillary.

"Lion Kill"

2008-09-04T15:34:00.002-05:00

Bill Thompson is an artist of great renown..... and he's also a fellow Ridgebacker. He has two previous prints of RRs that he kindly donates a portion of to our local rescue efforts. "Lion Kill" is his newest print out and it's available now from JustRidgebacks.com

Getting Restless

2008-09-02T15:16:00.002-05:00

I want to go out and take pictures! Danged cloudy, left over rainy day from Gustav! I wandered around in the front trying for a photo of the Hummingbird, but it's too suspicious of me to sit still long enough. There was a passing butterfly, but I guess it thought I looked like a predator, too. So, the only thing I got a decent photo of was my garden "art" ball...... but, it you look real close, it looks like a woman standing off to the left side of me and the camera! Have I got a ghost????

Back Scratching Boogie

2008-08-29T12:46:00.002-05:00

Nothing like a good back scratching in the grass.....
Ozzie enjoying a roll in the sunshine.

Aaahhhh, feeling mighty fine now....

Beautiful Butterfly

2008-08-25T15:50:00.002-05:00

With all the rain we've been experiencing, a sunshine break is most welcome for me and for this lovely butterfly I saw on my way to the mailbox. I was curious as to what kind of butterfly and found a similar photo of a SpiceBush Swallowtail.

On To Bigger Things

2008-08-22T07:13:00.003-05:00

I got a NEW camera! I was so thrilled....... by the time I'd figured out how to put it together, got the battery charged up and ran outside to take some photos, it was twilight already - not the best time of the day to test out your brand new camera.... but I looked over to the east and saw these clouds, all grays, whites and pinkish and - what the hay - I took the photo.... and I like it!

Thrilled with the result, I rushed in and took some photos inside with the flash. My dogs were not impressed, but they'd better get use to it.

A Family Visit

2008-08-16T14:18:00.002-05:00

Lulu is visiting us for a few days while her family is on a short vacation. She loves the walk abouts as much as the rest of my dogs.

Fun At The Dog Park

2008-08-10T20:11:00.004-05:00

Catherine sent these photos of their trip to the lake front dog park in New Orleans. Mattie decided to go for a wade and Angus went right with her to cool off.

Soon he was leaping and having a splashing good time....and swimming, too. Angus comes from a line of swimming Kalahari RRs, so I'm not surprised.

Nothing like a day hard at play to wear a fella out.... a tired puppy is a good puppy.

Angus and Friends

2008-08-04T16:28:00.002-05:00

Little Angus, our singleton pup came to visit today. Angus' mom, Catherine showed me these cute photos and I had to share. This is of Angus and his two playtime buddies.
Angus - as himself!
Angus and "big sister", Maddie. Maddie's dad was our Toby.

Looks like Angus and Maddie are done with being good for a photo op for today.