Saturday, March 21, 2009

Woof Dog-Camera Critters

Living in another culture often brings many surprises. One practice that is very different from mine is the presence of dogs on roofs of buildings, both public and private, used as a means of security. Some are very intimidating. This one that was walking the edge of one roof seemed particularly vigilant, neither as fierce nor as noisy as some I have seen. To see more Camera Critters photos, check here.

18 comments:

Jilly said...

What a lovely dalmatian, Kate. Seems very sure footed!

Bruce said...

Dogs on roofs...I thought that was a cat's job!

Unknown said...

Beautiful dog! You've captured his wonderful pose!

??? said...

He's beautiful, gorgeous shot.

Reader Wil said...

Hi Kate! Dogs on roofs! That's certainly something I'd like to see! Have a great weekend!

Dsole said...

We also don't have dogs in roofs here, sounds quite strange! maybe cats if so ;)
have a nice weekened!
Cheers form Madrid!

Jim Klenke said...

He looks like a good watch dog. Our neighbor has a dalmation, they seem to be very smart dogs. I would be afraid it would jump off the roof after a cat

Anonymous said...

That's sure different! He looks very imposing.

Snap said...

Beautiful dalmation. Down the street, there is an apartment on the second floor and a dog who spends his time on the roof of the porch of the apartment below. I always look for him on my walks.

i beati said...

how fascinating !1Sandy

Grammy said...

Wow, I have never seen dogs on a roof. only cats. And squirrel.

Carla said...

not so sure I would like an angry dog staring 'down' at me!

marley said...

Well spotted! (get it spotted...Dalmatian...never mind!)

EG CameraGirl said...

How interesting that watch dogs watch from the roof tops!

Misty DawnS said...

Wow, I wasn't aware of such a practice of having dogs on roofs. That's a very beautiful dog. I think I feel like it's better security to have my dog on the other side of my door ;-)

lv2scpbk said...

They are pretty dogs. I know it's the preferred dog of Richard Simmons (the fitness guru).

Carolina said...

I love this picture!

Unknown said...

Wait a minute? They live on the roofs? Do they ever come down? How odd.