[matthew]

Another non-Dog image: my editor-in-residence, who was born in the Year of the Dog and has just completed her first marathon.

[peter]

ok ...i give in ... heres a photo of a dog!


i swear Rufus made me do it! That snappy dog aura of his...

[matthew]

Last weekend, I went to an area Chinese mall for lunch with the in-laws. The dog was well represented in many of the stores, selling all kinds of things:



In the central courtyard, a local radio station was hosting a special event. People brought in their dogs for a little show-and-tell:



An amateur obedience competition (obedience optional):



Patiently waiting for the fashion show to start:



It was a fun afternoon, and a nice way to welcome the new year.