Friday, May 06, 2011

C.C.B.D., Lille, France








        I had the pleasure of spending an afternoon with Francis Lecaé and his dogs Arry & Circeé de la Saulaie Maraiche, who are working on advanced French Ring titles, at Club du Chien de Berger d'Utilité de Lille (http://www.wix.com/matthiasdeknuyt/ccbdlille and also http://www.vanthangijzer.nl/Lille2008.html).  The idyllic meadow amidst the ruins of an ancient citadel and the friendly social atmosphere belie the intensity and dedication of handlers, decoys and dogs.  

Thursday, May 05, 2011

La Saulaie Maraiche, Esplechin, Belgium








9 week old Gabby attacks a burlap bag while her brother Gauthier watches his aggressive sister at work.