Alfie and Elsie : Best Mates

Alfie loves Elsie our whippet, Willow our granddaughter told me that as we were walking back from nursery school. In fact Willow told me she and Elsie were best friends too.

Alfie is approaching 16 months old and Elsie is 18 months old.

Elsie seems to know that Alfie and Willow are "little people" and adjusts her behaviour accordingly.

Here's Alfie and Elsie having a bonding moment sat on Elsie's pouffe under the front window

What you cannot see is Jane hovering just outside the frame keeping an eye on Elsie.

6 months ago I couldn't have shot this photo as Elsie didn't know how to behave with little one's !

Good isn't it

[Judith Johnson]

A delightfully sweet capture. A picture to treasure

[Philippa R]

Aww that is a gorgeous photo Phil! Alfie looks so cute and Willow, though she's looking away, seems to be enjoying the attention.

[Maggiemae]

Beautifully clear photo and softly processed in black and white - a keeper!

[Mags]

Sweetest thing I've seen today! Sounds like it would be a great title for a new song. =)

[Carole Sandford]

Such a sweet capture of the two of them!

[Allison Williams]

Perfection!

[Elisa Smith]

Wonderful photo.

[Kerry McCarthy]

Sweet shot. Very nice in b&w.

[Beryl Lloyd]

A delightful and sweet capture !

[jackie edwards]

Growing up together and learning boundaries! My, Alfie is growing fast!

[LManning (Laura)]

This is gorgeous Phil. It looks like Alfie is reading his book to her!

[amyK]

Wonderful b&w portrait of both. Love the capture of the interaction between them.

[Peter Dulis]

Sweet

[Casablanca]

What a warm and wonderful image, Phil. You shot this so well. I am loving that jumper too and wondering if someone knitted it for Alfie. Gorgeous.

[Issi Bannerman]

What a delightful capture - like Casa, I'm admiring Alfie's jumper and wondering who knitted it for him.

[Phil Howcroft]

@jamibann @casablanca

Casa' , Issi there is a matching woolie hat to go with the jumper and a back story . My late mother's neighbour, who lives in Bolton and has never met Alfie and Willow , really enjoys knitting , so regularly sends knitted garments for Willow and Alfie through the post . Carol met Claire (and Matt) when they used to visit my Mum .
What a lovely story don't you think 😁

[Issi Bannerman]

@phil_howcroft It is a lovely story and I'm certainly glad I asked. I love things like that, and I'm certain Casa will too!

[Phil Howcroft]

@busylady thanks Judith a magical moment for sure .

@philippar thanks Philippa a very special moment for sure , I got Jane to take some photos of me and Alfie , not that I can compete with a skinny whippet 📷

[Phil Howcroft]

@maggiemae thanks Maggie it is for sure 📷

@marlboromaam that's so kind of you to say , a very gentle moment between the two

@carole_sandford thanks carole , yes a really sweet moment 📷

[Phil Howcroft]

@allie912 awww thank you Allison

@nannasgotitgoingon thanks for the lovely comment Elisa

[Phil Howcroft]

@mccarth1 Kerry thanks for the sweet comment

[Phil Howcroft]

@beryl thank you so much beryl 📷

[Phil Howcroft]

@jackies365 yes you are right Jackie , growing Up together

[Phil Howcroft]

@ljmanning Laura thank you, yes it does look like Alfie is reading a story to Elsie 😀

[Phil Howcroft]

@amyk thank you Amy I clicked the shutter at the correct moment

[Phil Howcroft]

@pdulis thanks Peter

[Phil Howcroft]

@jamibann issi the jumpers and cardigans always get lovely comments too from people we meet when out with them . One lady was admiring the jumper yesterday morning at the toddler group we go to at the salvation army

[Rob Z]

How wonderful that she has grown to trust the little ones. Those early interaction with dogs mean so much..

[Boxplayer]

Very touching and lovely

[Dione Giorgio]

Fav. A darling of a picture, Phil.

[bkb in the city]

Cute pic

[Patchmo]

Such a great feeling from this photo. Love and happiness shines from it.

[Granny7(Denise)]

Absolutely fabulous. I love to see children bonding with their pets. Our Labrador is just one of the gang.

[Lesley]

Absolutely adorable. What a pair of cuties!

[Corinne C]

What a wonderful, story telling image. Alfie is a beautiful boy and Elsie a sweetie!
Thanks Phil for your kind comments on Chief's picture. I am an animal lover and my pets are like family to me.

[Kathy A]

Such a gorgeous photo! I too love Alfies jumper

[Elyse Klemchuk]

Oh my goodness, how sweet! Yay, Elsie for learning about little ones! Alfie's sweater is beautiful.

[Lesley Chisholm]

What a sweet capture. I love Alfie's knitted jersey too.

[Renee Salamon]

So lovely, two of your favourite people