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"