Thanks Teresa - I tried for spme photos where they would have some sort of expression on their faces like Casey had, but, forcing an animal to sit, pose, and smile, is not as easy as it sounds!
Sheila, Bear is just a miniature poodle - actually the most papered and pedigreed of my herd. He is pushing 15 now, so his colour is changing - going grey essentially. Pretty much deaf and almost blind too, he still gets around quite well, and as alpha dog, keeps the others in their place. Quite unashamedly, the most important thing on the planet to me.
Cheers,
Mike