Bluegrass and Dogs On The Square

Every weekend, Prescott has something going on in the courthouse square. This year there have been car shows, art fairs, antiques, concerts, Native American arts and crafts. The two-day bluegrass festival is one of the most popular events. Carolyn and I went and thoroughly enjoyed it. The music of The Bluegrass F-150's, from LA was our favorite.

As interesting as the bands on stage are the many small impromptu groups of local musicians that gather in all quarters of the square to jam and play their own music.

There are a lot of outstanding musicians around this area.







As we walked around listening to the small groups, we saw many people had brought their dogs. We ended up spending two days talking with folks about their pets and asking if we could take their picture. Everyone was willing and loved talking about their dogs. Here's a small sample of the ones we met.

This is Brie. She helped her owner get signatures on a petition for one of Arizona's many citizen initiatives on the ballot this fall. With a face like that who wouldn't sign?

This fellow loved his Great Dane and shared alot of information about them. Did you know they typically only live for 6 to 8 years?


Cute, huh?
(The pup ain't bad either.)

This little lap dog was enjoying the concert. (I hope this picture doesn't blow Junior Soprano's cover in the Witness Protection program.)


This King Charles Spaniel was a beauty and so obedient. (Notice there is no lead.)


This is Lexie, a gorgeous standard poodle.


The latest in convenience items ... Puppy-in-a-bag.

Someone told us there were another 100 Dalmations on the grounds but we didn't see them.


Here's Hootie, the Basset Hound. (The Blowfish had a previous engagement.)


This is a Shiba Inu, a Japanese breed noted for being very smart, very loyal and very difficult.


A kid and a yellow lab puppy, a perfect combination.


A handsome German Shepherd sunning himself.


I voted this little munchkin as the sweetest face on the square.


Twin Yorkies.


Pride in a pet is not limited to dog owners. This fellow can often been seen on the square with his pet Red-Tailed Boa Constrictor. (Has anyone seen the Yorkies?)