St Vincent street, Glasgow city centre 8/10/10

Spud kicks up a fuss outside Sainsburys. He helps his master sell 'the big issue'.

Byres road, Glasgow 26/9/10

Charlie, a greyhound cross-breed, takes a break from barking at pedestrians in the west end

GLASGOW GUIDE DOG SPECIAL! 10/9/10

Nevis, the most handsome guide dog in Scotland, eyes up my ham and cheese sandwich

Glasgow city centre 9/9/10

Kirk raises pennies on the corner of St Vincent's street. He is a Labrador and is very wise.

Buchanan street, 7/9/10

According to her blind owner, Cora is

"the

only dog in Glasgow able to speak fluent Gaelic"

Mitte, Berlin, 19/08/2010

Unknown scruff at the funfair with piercing blue eyes.

Mitte, Berlin, 18/08/2010

Naughty puppy Nyla pulls on her leash.

Kreuzberg, East Berlin, 17/08/2010

Austin, enquisitive Beagle.

Kreuzberg, East Berlin, 17/08/2010

Lucile, binraking.

Auchenblae, Aberdeenshire. 20/7/2010

Harley smiles for the camera. Full name Harlequin due to the small diamond of white fur on his chest.

Kilbride farm garden, Islay 5/7/10

Forever the Dogwatcher favourite. Malin eats a rabbit

Calvi sea side, Corsica 11/6/10

Two hounds swim for yellow Man-O-Wars on Calvi beach, north east Corsica.

The Niolo valley region, Corsica 10/6/10

Louis - Jean takes a bow outside the Niolo Valley Monastery. He has a perfect love heart on his side

Great western road 1/6/10

Heston awaits his masters return from the co-op.

Govanhill, South Side. 07/06/2010

Tully, working with her mum in the vets. Will do anything for her ball.

Southside festival, Queens Park. 22/05/2010

Mr. Scruff in the park, likes chasing after kids and Ralph.

Southside festival, Queens Park. 22/05/2010

Ralph, relaxing in Queens Park between bands.

Buchanan st, Glasgow 19/05/2010

Jade is a bull dog and eats children. Not really, but she does indulge in a little vienetta from time to time.

Duke street, Glasgow. 15/05/2010

Bruno, five years old. Waiting outside the shop on his Dad getting morning rolls at 8a.m.

HUG TIME,Kilbride shed, Islay, 3/5/2010

Jess and Benji share a moment.

DOGS ON FILM, Errol, Perthshire. 02/05/2010

l-r: Hendy, Frank, Willow and Freddie. Day out at Errol Car boot sale.

Kirkcaldy, Fife. 02/04/2010

Hendy, 18 months old. Loves to pose for photographs.

Kirkcaldy, Fife. 02/04/2010

Franklin, 10 months old. Extremely whippy tail just seen.

pollok house, glasgow 18/04/2010

Harry, 2. Out in the sun in Pollok park. Springer Spaniel.

sawbridgeworth, hertfordshire 12/04/2010

Tamba and Alfie, 6 and 3. They love each other.

kelvingrove, glasgow 11/04/10

Skye is a 6 year old mixed breed . She likes to sit with her master, David, in the park and is a wee bit shy.

Great Western Road, Glasgow, 2/4/2010

Daisy and Duncan, 6 and 7 years old respectively.

Formonthills, Fife. 29/03/2010

Willow, 7 years old. Labrador.

Formonthills, Fife. 29/03/2010

Freddie, 5 years old. Lurcher/Labrador cross.

Leslie, Fife. 29/03/2010

Lucy, 4 years old. Behind the counter in the charity shop.

Merchant City, Glasgow. 26/03/2010

Georgina McKenzie, aged 4, pictured with her Dad.
Portuguese Water Dog.

BBC studios, Pacific Quay, Glasgow. 21/03/2010

Ruby, 3 years old
just been to the hairdressers.

Dog Profile

Name: Dozer

Age:10 (give or take a few years)

Born: Probably Queensland

Breed: Australian Cattle dog

Injuries: Head has been run over several times owing to his

penchant for chasing cars.

Distinguishing characteristics: Limping gait, ghastly breath, singing ability.

Final words: Best dog in Australia, fact.

Linka's Farm, Mount Molloy, Australia. 15/07/2009

Lola (smiling) and Marlin (frowning).

Empoyment: Specially trained Barramundi dogs

Ratsplatz, Munich, 22/02/2010

Glory, 6 months old.
Bernese mountain dog.

Marienplatz, Munich 20/02/2010

Wolfgang, 3 years old.
Best feature: stoic german disposition

Kilbride Farm, Port Ellen 4/2/2010

Rum, king of all sheep dogs.

Dog Profile

Name: Malin(ouska)

Age: 5 years

Born: Isle of Coll, Western Isles, Scotland

Breed: Springer spaniel / flat coat retriever cross

Spouse: Married to Willow, of Formonthills farm, Glenrothes

Infidelity: Fathered at least one litter of pups to Midge (pedigree chocolate Labrador) of Port Ellen, Isle of Islay

Past time: Frenzied monkey hunter

Isle of Islay, 20/01/2010

Malin, best dog in the world.

To begin....

The dog or domesticated wolf, is an animal of unmatched beauty. Where else in the animal kingdom might you find a creature with poise to match the muscular grace of an Irish wolf hound, or hair to surpass the radiant brown and white coat of a Springer spaniel? Yet so many members of this distinguished species do not receive the attention they so rightly deserve. Why this is the case is beyond us, but rest assured that this space will be used as a platform to solely exhibit dog related material.

This blog has been created to showcase our favourite dogs, for they are special to us and more than deserving of a mention in our dog blog. Personality, defining physical attributes and skills will all be recorded here and when possible, portraits will give you the chance to admire these fine animals. We are undertaking this task because dogs are, on the whole, enamoured beings that provide us with unconditional joy.

In addition to profiling dogs we already know, the British Isles will now be explored high and low for other mutt's of a most interesting nature. Join us on our dog watching journey as we make friends with canines from all walks of life.