Smokey Joe, Cowdog of the Haywire Cattle Co.

This dog loves to do what he was bred to do, work cattle. He's my

constant companion and eternally devoted. Thanks for coming to take

a look.

He's got a very emotional expression (OK so I'm an anthropomorphist).

Mark, I had to look that one up....."to attribute human form or personality to things not human", yup, you got it right, he's thinking about that cute little Border Collie next door and going skinny dippin' in the reservoir.

Super porrait . The dog looks at ease. We have many Border Collies in my part of the worldwhere we have many Hill farms and lots of sheep

Re your comments on my horse pic-yes boy and horse were ok.

Susan, He looks like quite the character. I like the juxtoposition of the skull. It really identifies what this guy does for a living. If you really let your imagination go wild the cross member on the rear of the fence almost gives the impression of a cross with the skull at the top. I asked for images of your co-workers and you certainly delivered :)

Brian

Yeah, this is a great portrait! Lots of character!

Yes indeed a character revealed. I think the blanket's colors look good with the color of SJ's coat.

Their brains are only as big as a walnut, but if you love them and treat them right their hearts are bigger than the sky. Very nice capture. Best regards, James

Nice dog, good photo, really like it!