Dog walking in Paris
I have just returned from two weeks in Paris. It was a photographic material-gathering trip for new drawings. While looking for inspiration, sometimes I took photos just for fun. Below are three stylish Paris dogs in their super-cool shops.
Japanese shiba inu in the hairdressing salon
Most days I passed by a hairdressing salon in the Marais. This immaculately-groomed dog was regularly in the window watching the action outside. He was way too cool to look at me as I knelt down on the pavement to take his photo.
Dog on the counter
This little guy was on counter duty in a shop somewhere near Centre Georges Pompidou. I seem to remember that it was a shop selling accessories – which is fitting as he looks like an accessory.
In the doorway of an optical shop.
I saw this shape from a distance somewhere between the 5th and 6th arrondissement and first I wasn’t sure what I was seeing. I went closer and we regarded one another.
“Hello”
Parisians sure love their dogs! And don’t we all?!
“Jacques Russell”
coloured pencil drawing of a Paris dog from a previous trip.
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Lovely photos Julie.
Thanks, Tina.
cool a Catahoula Cur 🙂 love their colouring
I’ve never even heard of such a breed. Which one is it?
top photo, the grey and black dog with the brown legs 🙂 they usually have pretty flashy colouring and they can climb trees 🙂
Wow, thanks for telling me. Amazing that this breed climbs trees!
There is something essentially French about these dogs – their poise and self-confidence (ok, I am guessing here!) but they do look as though they are totally in command of their surroundings, a little bit snooty and very cool! I can see some great drawings emerging – its very nice to be reminded of Jacques Russell, another elegant French dog, but Julie-ised!
Oh yes, Parisian dogs are so VERY Parisian. As to drawings, I doubt any of these will become drawings. These were just ‘observation’ photos.
The drawing of Jacques Russell is beautiful! He just oozes confidence. I like all the angles and lines.
Oh cool! Thanks, Nick. I drew that one several years ago and always enjoyed having Jacques at home to look at. Now the drawing is owned by somebody else.
So cute! I am from Florida and I am living in Paris with my dog, Estelle. I love your post. There are dogs everywhere in this city! I love that I am able to bring my dog in shops and random stores.
Hi Alyson, how wonderful that you have a life in Paris with Estelle (a beautiful French name). What is her breed? Perhaps I walked past you both during my stay.