A stand at Clifton Days was selling bulldog kisses for a dollar to earn money for an organization that rescues abandoned bulldogs. As we learned from talking with the woman monitoring the kissing, bulldogs are often abandoned because their respiratory system proves to problematic for some owners. Quite sad, really. The bulldogs on offer for kisses were a handsome bunch, all dressed up for the day. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
This little girl took upon herself to look after the family dog's six puppies. She created a shelter from felt scraps and trash and did her best to make sure the puppies were warm and fed. Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our Ramadan feast at Song Kul Lake.
We have never seen striped dogs like this in our lives, which made us wonder what happened at a Chinese laboratory in Urumqi to create them. Coming to a pet shop near you. ..© www.uncorneredmarket.com
In the annals of the bizarre and the canine...Read more about Hoi An, Vietnam.
We were enjoying a croissant at a cafe across from this art shop when we saw this dog come out of the shop to strut her stuff in her new dress. It was a seemingly smart marketing move by the owners of this art shop - the dog attracted quite a crowd, but the crowd bought nothing.Read more about Hoi An, Vietnam.
One of several puppies and cats at our homestay in Namadgut, Tajikistan..© www.uncorneredmarket.com
After the fruits, vegetables, clothing and household goods, we came across the animal trading section of the market.Unfortunately, we don't think this puppy is being sold to be a faithful companion....but more a lucky dinner sometime in the future. Dogmeat is considered good luck for business if eaten in the first two weeks of the month (or at least, that's what one of our guides told us).Read more about Bac Ha market in Vietnam.
Wondering what genetic experimentation went into creating these little guys. ..Taken in Urumqi, China..© www.uncorneredmarket.com
This little girl served as the adopted mother of her family dog's new litter. She herded them into a makeshift shelter to ensure they were warm as winter began to set in on Song Kul Lake. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
On the coast, just north of San Francisco.© www.uncorneredmarket.com
This prized spooky poodle waits for his owner on top of a food stall table. © www.uncorneredmarket.com
This puppy tries to get some attention and love from his father. Out of fairness, Audrey showers both with affection.Read more about Kyrgyzstan's sights and cities and our perfect day at Lake Issyk-Kul.
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Dogmeat is considered a delicacy and good luck in this region, so seeing full-grown and well-groomed dogs was a rarity. These two seemed to act as sentries along the mountain pass. Read more about the hill tribes and trekking in Sapa.
Although frockless, the spotted friend still strutted his stuff to compete with his frocked companion.
