Tuesday, July 04, 2006

The Country Gentleman


I met Shikhar in Green Park. It was a stiflingly hot day and Shikhar was taking a bit of a dip in the park's fountain.

He is a Weimaraner, just like Blue (click on Blue's name to see him and read about Weimaraners), who I met just a few weeks ago. The only diference between the two dogs is that Shikhar is a long-haired Weimaraner, which are even rarer than short haired ones.

Shikhar is a stunning dog with strikingly blue eyes and a beautiful cappuccino-coloured silky coat.

He is only a part-time London dog, as he normally lives in the country and comes down to London twice a week with his owner.

Despite the unforgiving London heat, Shikhar was in high spirits, running around happily and taking occasional sips of fountain water, his tongue hanging out being the only evidence of the hot weather.

He was very well behaved, like a real gentleman, and graciously accepted a dog treat from me.

More about Weimaraners: Weimaraner Club of Great Britain