When Ruby met Axel / Axl by phil_howcroft

When Ruby met Axel / Axl

Our next door neighbours son Michael and his family came to visit his mum and dad this weekend.

Michael has a rescue greyhound named Axel (or Axl - not too sure if it is the guns and roses version or the traditional version of the name)

Karen (Michael's mum) was looking out for me and Ruby when we came back from our lunch time walk and let Axel out of the house to come and say hello to Ruby.

This is Ruby and Axel posing outside the entrance to our house. Ruby is looking attentively at Michael because he has a dog treat in his hand whereas Axel is actually paying attention to the camera.

Notice the significant difference in height between a whippet and greyhound :)

Oh and notice too we still have our geraniums flowering in our entrance (in a sheltered position, they survive all winter unless we get a really really bad frost)

Oh and that's Jane, "Take a picture but make sure you don't get me on it", holding Ruby's lead.


What an elegant pair. I love Ruby's regal robe. And Axl is a handsome escort. Definitely a fav.
December 13th, 2015  
Axel is a very professional model lol
Good on Ruby for keeping her eye on the prize :)
December 13th, 2015  
I have some geraniums outside my door, not sure how well they will do as it is less sheltered. Such beautiful dogs. A friend of mine has a rescued, retired greyhound too.
December 13th, 2015  
Gorgeous dogs, but I'm a rescue greyhound person too love them
December 13th, 2015  
They do look the same in face and head shape- well the whole shape actually! I'm sure they behave beautifully!
December 13th, 2015  
This is so sweet....a Christmas boyfriend for Ruby! Amazing difference in height but they both have the same sweet faces. Ruby is looking very stylish! Some very smart wellington so in the background, are they yours Phil?
December 13th, 2015  
@happypat well spotted on the wellies Pat, they are janes, mine are green dunlop ones

@maggiemae not too sure about behaving maggie, Axel was a true gentleman, Ruby a bit hyper !!!

@pandorasecho they are both beautiful dixie

@annied thanks annie, ruby is very attentive when food is on the go :)

@sabresun greyhounds / whippets and lurchers are such gentle dogs Matt :)

@allie912 thanks for the fave allison, very elegant indeed :)
December 13th, 2015  
@phil_howcroft That's a relief!
December 13th, 2015  
Great shot!
December 13th, 2015  
Cute pic!
December 13th, 2015  
@kwind many thanks for your visit and cimment

@photographycrazy cheers bill
December 13th, 2015  
Your beautiful Ruby with a snazzy hoody and a handsome Axel! Lovely pic
December 14th, 2015  
Great shot of them both, Phil. They make a great couple. Their faces are so very similar in shape and Ruby looks like a miniature greyhound.
December 14th, 2015  
Lee
They look healthy and up for it. Good shot.
December 14th, 2015  
Aha, a greyhound named after Guns & Roses! I was just thinking about the disparity in height when you mentioned it yourself.
December 14th, 2015  
Ruby looks so cute in her coat and little next to Axl.
December 14th, 2015  
@phil_howcroft a bit like Rose is a Roads hahahahahaha
December 16th, 2015  
Beautiful dogs.
December 16th, 2015  
What good capture of their lovely soft faces and expressions. They make great pets.
December 16th, 2015  
So Axel's a poser and Ruby loves her tummy. Interesting discrepancy in their priorities. :-D
Great pov, can't beat getting down to their level for making impact in a photo.
December 21st, 2015  
@dulciknit i was sat on the floor for this alison :) :)
December 21st, 2015  
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