For the Love of the Jowl: a Blog

Extreme

2012-01-10T17:09:00.001-04:00

Cause I know you want it, here's a close up!

Hanger!

2012-01-10T16:48:00.002-04:00

Here is a lovely example of the sumptuous flexibility and versatility of the mature jowl hanger. Present it with a variety of surfaces and watch as your plump jowl hanger adapts to surprising and tantalizing positions! There's always something new to discover.

Halloween

2011-10-30T22:11:00.003-03:00

My attempt at carving Gary's face onto a pumpkin. It was not easy.

Sun, Sand, & Jowls

2011-10-12T14:58:00.004-03:00

Me and the pooches at Parlee Beach this summer.

Autumnal Gary

2011-10-12T14:37:00.001-03:00

Summer Gary

2011-10-12T14:36:00.002-03:00

Poor Gary

2011-08-09T13:07:00.003-03:00

How Can This Be Comfortable?

2011-08-09T13:03:00.002-03:00

Plush Jowls in the Sunlight

2011-07-07T12:07:00.001-03:00

Patriotic

2011-07-07T12:03:00.001-03:00

Don't let your mom near your dog on Canada day or something like this is bound to happen:

The Youngest Jowl Enthusiast

2011-06-19T20:38:00.002-03:00

I am teaching him the ways of Jowl Appreciation. As you can see, he's a natural. Start 'em young!

A Serious Peke

2011-06-19T20:20:00.000-03:00

Gary & Mona

2011-04-11T21:19:00.002-03:00

Holiday Shots Christmas 2010

2011-01-06T21:25:00.002-04:00

My beautiful girl.

Angelic. (Also, note the plush jowls.)

Whitney's new sweater from mom.

Howard was not happy about his new sweater and refused to move in it.

The Fellas with Santa

2010-12-12T14:40:00.002-04:00

Gary And His Feline Companions

2010-12-05T21:32:00.004-04:00

Gary and Mona. Mona is sporting her modified onesie that prevents her from licking out her fur. Gary's expression reveals his apprehension and social anxiety about these kinds of relationships.

The following shows the snuggling patterns of Newman and Gary. Newman snuggles out of dominance and Gary snuggles out of fear.

Contemplative

2010-08-07T23:14:00.000-03:00

Gary thinks best in the tub.

A Beautiful Face

2010-07-04T19:19:00.001-03:00

First Tubby Time This Year

2010-05-25T19:15:00.002-03:00

It was very hot yesterday and that called for the first Tubby Time of 2010. When my Bubs gets too hot, he needs a refreshing cold bath.

Big Jowls Meet Little Jowls

2010-05-13T23:44:00.002-03:00

Gary and Eleanor make for a nice compare and contrast jowl discussion. Gary's jowls are thick, supple, mushy, while Ellie's jowls are tender, elegant, and refined. Each with squishable gifts to bestow on the alert jowl enthusiast. Learn to love and appreciate the entire jowl spectrum!

Feeding Time

2010-05-13T23:36:00.001-03:00

This is how close Gary lies to Whitney while he is waiting for her to finsih eating so he can lick out her bowl. He is dedicated to his task, yet patient and reserved.

Flirting with the Camera

2010-04-10T12:31:00.001-03:00

Breaking Cuteness Records

2010-03-09T14:09:00.002-04:00

I think Whitney is the cutest dog that has ever lived, next to Gary.

This is how Gary waits patiently for Whitney to finish eating so he can lick out her dish.

Look at those little lippies!

Jowls In Slow-Mo

2010-03-03T12:01:00.001-04:00

Just saw this cool dog video shot at 1000 frames per second. Every detail of the jowl's undulations are visible!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mUCRZzhbHH0

The Pink Camo Look

2010-02-27T19:30:00.005-04:00

These are some crappy pictures from today at the park. I'm mostly posting them to showcase Whitney's new pink camoflauge sweater that we got for her at the Doggie Expo. I think she looks really youthful in it. Unfortunately in these crappy pics you can't see it that well.

Coming through!

Lots to sniff together.

He doesn't get cold.

Whitters is wondering what Gary is thinking lying in that water.

Park adventures!

"Couch Hog..."

2010-02-21T20:10:00.002-04:00

Gary giving Mona a disapproving look because she is taking up too much of his couch space. Luckily for her, Mona knows how to stand her ground.

Yum...

2010-02-21T20:04:00.003-04:00

This is a picture of Whitney enjoying the "Whitney" bowl that Andrew made for her at the Clay Cafe. As you can see, she loves it.

Whitters In Motion!

2010-02-08T13:22:00.002-04:00

Photo Credit: Susan T!

Point Pleasent Park

2010-01-24T17:32:00.003-04:00

Here are some action shots of Whitters and G at Point Pleasent Park. It is hard to keep up with Whitters, she walks faster than I do. Look at her go! So haughty!

It's All In The Details

2010-01-22T22:08:00.002-04:00

A great close up compliments of JC, showcasing some of Gary's best folds!

Got Pets?

2010-01-22T22:03:00.002-04:00

Peke In Plaid

2010-01-18T15:32:00.003-04:00

Whitters loves the plaid bed Mom got her. Sometimes Gary tries to use it but only his butt fits and the rest of him spills onto the floor. Occasionally Whitters spills out onto the floor too, just for fun.

Gary's a Couch Hog

2010-01-06T12:02:00.002-04:00

From left: Howard, Gary, me, Whitney. We spent most of Christmas on Mom's couch.

Rub A Dub Dub There's A Peke In The Tub

2010-01-06T11:49:00.003-04:00

Whitters does not appreciate her 15 minute medicated shampoos. Stay tuned for a video!

The AfterBath

2009-12-21T16:01:00.001-04:00

Whitney after the first of many medicated shampoos to come.

Keepin' It Real

2009-12-21T11:04:00.000-04:00

Whitney!

2009-12-19T15:35:00.002-04:00

Here she is in her new home. She has been doing really well so far. Today we took her to Point Pleasent Park with Gary and she was such a trooper, I only carried her a few times, she did almost the whole walk on her own, and it was over an hour. She wasn't afraid of any of the big dogs either, not even great danes! When we got back she had a big lunch with Gary and now they are both sleeping.

Adoption Pending

2009-12-16T15:44:00.003-04:00

We are adopting an 11 year old Pekingese from the Saint John Animal Rescue League! A big sister for Gary. Her name is Whitney which we will probably keep since she has had it her whole life.

Here she is in all her glory!

More pictures to come when I pick her up tomorrow.

Life Is Bleak

2009-12-04T14:08:00.004-04:00

Gary thinks he has it pretty rough. Just look at his face.

He's all, "I don't deserve this. Stuck here on the couch while other dogs are running through fields of wheat and sunflowers. I should be frolicking fancy free. I deserve better."

"But noooooo... no one cares about me. No one loves me. No one ever takes me out. I'm too depressed to move."

"Could things get any worse?"

GARY IS ON CUTE OVERLOAD

2009-11-13T15:51:00.003-04:00

http://cuteoverload.com/2009/11/12/im-melting-im-me-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-e-elting/

I sent in that photo like a year and a half ago, after all this time I never thought it would get posted!

Gary is famous!!!

Car Rides

2009-10-25T23:06:00.005-03:00

Gary on the way to the lake, letting those flappers fly.

Enhance the flappers!

Gary And Mona Take It Up A Notch

2009-10-19T11:28:00.003-03:00

Gary places himself in a subtle but strategically smart position.

Acting nonchalant and casual he slides his paws into position while pretending to be otherwise occupied with innocently licking himself. She doesn't suspect a thing at this point.

And then he does it! He effortlessly slips into position having used his skills not only in stealth but also in psychology as he convinces Mona that this is a mutually beneficial endeavour.

Mona does make a great pillow.

Mona likes to be close to Gary (who doesn't?)

2009-10-06T16:14:00.003-03:00

Lately Mona has been rubbing against Gary a lot, licking his head, and generally positioning herself close to him. She is desperate for Gary lovin'.

Gary never denies her, but is often embarrased and wishes he could have some more personal space, as pictured below.

Lips in the Tub

2009-09-18T19:16:00.001-03:00

Heat Wave

2009-08-20T15:40:00.003-03:00

This past weekend was very hot. Gary spent it touring NB with stops in Saint John, Cody's, and Shediac. This pooch gets around.

Gary and Howard lounging at Mom's house.

Gary, Chief, and Murphy playing at the camp.

Cooling off in the lake.

So hot that at times a little deck siesta was needed. Check out those jowls. So full and tender!

The Cody's Lifestyle

2009-08-04T22:14:00.003-03:00

Gary spent the weekend in Cody's NB where he enjoyed the lake:

The dock:

The sand and the ride-on lawnmower:

And the pool:

Hazel + Gary = Love

2009-07-30T21:53:00.005-03:00

Some pictures Susan took of Gary and his girlfriend. He can't keep up with her, but luckily she's pretty into him, so he doesn't have to.

Hazel wondering what Gary is thinking...

Tough Guy

2009-07-05T21:25:00.005-03:00

Crystal Crescent Beach

2009-07-05T21:09:00.002-03:00

Gary having a good time at the beach.

Playing with a boxer named Willis.

Pretty water.

Cooling down in the waves.

Items Balanced on Gary's Head, Episode I

2009-06-18T17:38:00.005-03:00

Item #1: Post-it notes.

Things start off innocently enough.

Item #2: CD case.

The danger scales up parallel to the fun.

Item #3: Stuffed Starfish.

The triumphant finale.

First Time at Long Lake in 2009

2009-04-26T22:30:00.004-03:00

Gary was so happy to finally be back at Long Lake after a long winter.

Sometimes Gary shakes while still submerged.

So handsome!

Loves the swimmings!

He is the happiest at the lake!

Winter Sucks

2009-03-08T20:38:00.003-03:00

Here are a few indoor shots of the pets co-habitating. Below is a rare moment when Newman is not swatting Gary in the face with his claws.

Sometimes G has the most amusing sitting positions.

Mona, my baby girl looking coy.

Gas Is Embarrasing

2009-02-15T16:02:00.002-04:00

Gary recognizing that he farted again and hoping no one will notice.

Demon? Monster? Alien?

2009-01-04T22:10:00.001-04:00

No! It's Gary on frozen Parlee Beach! Look at him go!

Mud Bath?

2008-12-15T18:39:00.003-04:00

Gary likes to roll in mud puddles. This is what the bath water looked like during his bath so you can imagine what he looked like when he got in the tub.

Towel dry...

So Many Folds, So Many Megapixels!

2008-12-12T20:45:00.005-04:00

I think G is getting sick of me taking his picture. But he looks better than ever with this camera! So many expressions to capture!

Merry Christmas To Me

2008-12-09T21:41:00.003-04:00

I am pleased to announce that FtLotJ will be expreiencing higher image quality from here on out by means of an early Christmas present, a Canon Digital SLR camera. Here's to jowls in high def!

How Cuddling Begins...

2008-11-27T17:23:00.003-04:00

Finally! It has started! The cuddling has begun! It's always slow at first, but I expect great things. It starts with the 3 on the couch...

Then Newman confidently makes his move...

And the paws are touching! We have achieved cuddles!

Request

2008-11-13T21:18:00.002-04:00

This is a request from a fan and jowl connoisseur, Susan T! She knows that when she finds a quality set of jowls, like on little Hazel here, that she has to do what's right and pull out a camera and send the results to me, for all jowl lovers to enjoy!

Thanks Sue, keep up the good work.

Pets On The Couch

2008-11-13T21:08:00.003-04:00

They have all learned to share the couch space. It benefits everybody. Now if only they would start cuddling!
I of course attempt to facilitate interspecies cuddling at any opportunity.

A Muddy Bubby

2008-10-18T17:08:00.002-03:00

Yet another trip to the tub for my boy. He LOVES the mud. He loves mud to be all over his body. No inch left untouched. Nothing makes him happier than mud. He has more baths than any dog I know.

Fangs!

2008-10-10T13:34:00.002-03:00

Gary is about to eat Maddie's head! At dusk at the dog park, the fangs come out, and the Vampire Dogue is unleashed...

My favourite pug in the world, Chandler, Age 11...

A Prize

2008-09-27T19:56:00.002-03:00

Tonight when I took Gary out to do his duties in the park next to our place he found a big stick, and boy was he happy about it. He danced around like he was the luckiest dog to have come across this treasure. He insisted on bringing it home, and I didn't have the heart to stop him.

A Different Pool

2008-09-27T19:49:00.002-03:00

You've seen Gary in his purple kiddy pool, now enjoy him in a different kind of pool. A heated pool made just for dogs! G loved it! He was lucky to be introduced to it by his friends Striker and Teya.

Complete with stuffed ducks for retrieving.

Video of Gary Swimming In His Pool!

2008-09-14T20:30:00.002-03:00

Summer Days (Are Over)

2008-09-14T20:10:00.005-03:00

Sweet shot of Gary's jowls dripping with his pool water.

G likes to dig in his pool to find out where the water comes from. While he does this I say, "diggins!"

Nice jowl hooked on the lip of the pool moment.

Sleeping inside after a run on the beach.

I'm sure my boy is looking forward to the cold weather, but not me. Sigh!

Baby Dogue

2008-09-04T17:37:00.002-03:00

Gary and I stopped into the vet to hop on the scales.... and low and behold they told us this little guy was coming in in 15 minutes, so of course we had to see him. Luckily Suzanne was with us and had her camera! His name is Hugo and his puppy fur was like silk. What a squeezable sweetie. I hope we get to see him around Halifax to watch him grow and to monitor his jowl development!

The Money Shot

2008-09-02T10:53:00.002-03:00

Mastiff Heaven

2008-09-01T20:02:00.003-03:00

This weekend was special as we got to visit with our mastiff friends, Striker (French) and Teya (Italian). Never have I been in such Bordeaux bliss! Striker's mom said he didn't get his giant head until he was 2, so here's hoping Gary's will expand. And to those who claim that two male Bordeauxs will not tolerate each other, eat your heart out:

Tubby Time

2008-08-25T15:23:00.003-03:00

On those hot days my boy needs to cool down. When he is too hot he lets me know by getting into the tub and waiting for me to run him a cold bath. He loves to lounge in the cold water while mommy splashes it up over him to cool all his parts.

Education Is Important

2008-08-17T01:04:00.003-03:00

Every once in a while here at FtLotJ I like to give back and provide my fans with some valuable knowledge to expand their jowl loving horizons. This is one of those special occasions, so get your pencils ready, you might want to take notes!

Sometimes flexibility is necessary to get into those tight corners to conform to the correct angle for maximum jowl appreciation. Take up Yoga if you have to!

Lying on the floor I was able to take this shot, and therefore provide you with the valuable information below whereby I point out especially wondrous areas of Gary's jowls that might have been missed from a more vertical stand point.

The angle is everything! Look what an overhead view is missing!

It is just good practice to end any Jowl Loving Session with a good plant to the lippies.

A Study of the Lippies

2008-08-05T22:57:00.002-03:00

It is no secret that Gary has amazing lips. Truely breathtaking. Several times a day my lips meet his and I experience moments of pure joy and childlike enthusiasm. Sometimes, his lippies get stuck out and pucker such as in the photo below. I take advantage of these swell opportunites the way any true jowl enthusiast would: I kiss those lippies! I usually accompany the kiss with a jowl squeeze as well, making for a sensually delightful combination. I recommend trying this proven combo on your nearest set of jowls at the next opportunity!

Xtreme Lippies Close Up!

Fetch?

2008-08-01T14:14:00.002-03:00

This is Gary at Parlee Beach, where we will be going this weekend. He isn't much of a retriever and only brings back sticks when he feels like it, but he seems to be enjoying the activity in this photo. I particularly enjoy the one ear salute.

Bordeaux Printmaking

2008-07-24T22:58:00.002-03:00

This is a dry point etching of a Dogue de Bordeaux that I did today in class. It is etched onto plexi glass, inked with oil based ink, and then run through a press onto moistened paper. Do you think I did the jowls justice?

Gary vs. Mud Hole... Mud Hole: 2, Gary: 0

2008-07-23T16:33:00.003-03:00

Canada Day Goes to the Dogs

2008-06-30T16:41:00.004-03:00

Canada Day celebrations at the James camp. Total Canine Count was 10 this year, down from last year's 11.

Love that face. Krypto. We wanted to adopt him and rename him Dale. For obvious reasons. He is a little on the plump side. By that I mean he is obese.

Murphy is suspicious of everyone and everything [eyes flashing]. However, that is as far as it goes, as he is quite simple.

Gary and Jack, joined at the hip.

Little Buddy Harris. He make look harmless, but don't try to take his cookie.

Toby chills out.

Gary and his mommy.

The faces. G and Chief.

Dog races!

Howard displeased with life, and generally unamused, after his bath. He feels he should be able to roll in shit and continue on his day without any such interruption. The nerve of some people!

Gary hogging the turtle pool.

Dog Park Fun

2008-06-13T13:41:00.007-03:00

The Three Muskateers, Gary, Quincy, and Madison play with a deflated basketball. Good times!

The three share the water bottle.

Refreshed, it is time for some wrestling.

Running!

The dog park is thirsty work. Gary makes sure to keep hydrated at all times.

Gary vs. Mud Hole...Mud Hole: 1, Gary: 0

2008-05-29T10:59:00.005-03:00

Gary at Seaside Park

2008-05-26T21:27:00.004-03:00

Gary enjoying his absolute favourite past time: lounging in puddles.

Gary running around like a mad dog: the demon within is unleashed!!!

Gary begging for another milkbone. He has many talents, including touching his tongue to his nose on command. What a boy!

It's Been A While...

2008-04-30T12:49:00.002-03:00

I have been slacking in my jowl blogging. Sorry, fans. Here is Gary in one of his favourite positions. Kicking out those leggies. Notice the roll of skin smooshed out by the back of his neck.

The More the Merrier

2008-01-30T17:18:00.000-04:00

Gary playing with Striker. Just heavenly. Look at the size of Striker's head. What a tank. I hope Gary can match it some day.
Dogues!

A Day In The Life

2008-01-12T16:01:00.000-04:00

A typical Saturday for the G-man!

We venture off in the car, and G enjoys a myriad of Halifax stinks from the window.

We arrive at the dog park, and the playing begins!

Good times!

Gary wrestles with his favourite friend, Sampson, the Old English Sheepdog.

At the park he got very muddy so it was time for a bath. He looks pleased.

Looking like the angel he is! This face could end wars.

Back To My Roots

2008-01-05T19:28:00.001-04:00

I've decided to get back to the core of what this blog is all about. We can't forget where we came from and what means the most to us!

Celebrating the jowl!

Three cheers for folds!

Not to mention, the nose wrinkle:

Mom With The Boys

2008-01-03T17:06:00.000-04:00

The Little Buddy and the G-man. Howard is clearly jealous of Gary attempting to encroach on his claimed lap in the Land of Snuggles. Gary is oblivious to Howard's anxieties as he soaks up the love. Good times.

Snow!

2007-12-03T16:41:00.001-04:00

Gary loves the snow! It gets him frisky. This shot shows how his jowls are maturing and really coming into thier own. His jowls have a solid, comforting weight to them. My boy is so handsome!

What Planet Am I On??

2007-11-21T11:29:00.000-04:00

After a vicious and highly emotional fight over the futon...... this happened. A beautiful compromise. I truely did not think these two were capable of such leaps and bounds forward in thier personal belief systems. Wonders never cease!

New Sweaters!

2007-11-20T10:17:00.000-04:00

Howard and Gary modelling thier new sweaters from the Pet Corral. They both look great in fall colours.

Could my dog be any cuter?

2007-11-01T13:42:00.001-03:00

ENHANCE!!!

Thanksgiving in Codys

2007-10-11T11:24:00.000-03:00

Enjoying the country lifestyle.

Three complimentary colours. (Murphy is black, like his soul.)

Extra skin + Running =

The many faces of the G-man

2007-10-04T14:43:00.001-03:00

Looking innocent and coy:

Enjoying the gifts this world has bestowed on me (jowls, of course):

On his bed (aka pile of smelly blankets):

Worn out from some intense bone chewing:

Video of Gary Splashing About

2007-09-24T11:38:00.000-03:00

Gary cooling off in the tiny stream at Point Pleasent Park. This is his favourite part of the walk.

Lounging

2007-09-23T12:35:00.000-03:00

I have to admit, he does look like he's getting big in these pics.

Gary at home

2007-09-20T11:42:00.000-03:00

Notice the back leg resting on the desk.

This picture makes me laugh.

Breakin' All the Rulez

2007-09-18T19:42:00.000-03:00

Rebels.

Kearney Lake

2007-09-16T14:28:00.000-03:00

Gary looking handsome at the lake. His jowls are really coming into their own now.

Video of Gary Dreaming at the Beach

2007-09-15T19:51:00.000-03:00

Guess What? More Gary...

2007-08-25T18:14:00.000-03:00

Gary looking depressed during his first Halifax bath. (Note the damp jowls every so delicately brushing the side of the tub.)

Gary helping us pack for the big move.

Ummm, shouldn't my hand be bigger??

2007-08-24T10:54:00.000-03:00

Warning: Graphic Content

2007-08-24T10:34:00.000-03:00

Warning: The following image may be offensive to some viewers. Behold, Gary's new favourite sleeping position...

Look at that face!

Gary at the beach

2007-08-22T12:31:00.001-03:00

The flies were landing on him so we drapped him in the blue cloth, doesn't it bring out his colours??