Working Dogs, Blists Hill Museum by artaddict2

Photography • Historical • posted on Nov 07, 2007

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Back on the theme of the Victorian Town Museum. These were two Bernise Mountain Dogs that are used to pull the Goat Cart pictured in the background. around the times of early 1900's wealthier members of the community would have had made a minature size carriage for their children and back then they would be traditionally pulled by two goats. Today the Museum "employs" these two magnificent dogs to do the same work. When me and JeffG7BRJ first noticed them they were sleeping in a shed and we couldn't get close to take a picture but passing by later the gentleman whose job it is to harness them up etc. was only too pleased to bring them out for a photo. We didn't catch them working. Another unfortunate point was that the cart had a large sign covering most of the front which didn't help when trying to get a full pic. But I'm pleased with this one. Thanks for dropping by.

Comments (23)

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gillbrooks

5:45AM | Wed, 07 November 2007

Oh these are lovely. It's been a couple of years since we wandered around the Ironbridge area.....must go back some time soon, especially as it's only just up the M54 ;-) Thanks for sharing

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mairekas

5:45AM | Wed, 07 November 2007

Very lovely dogs! Beautiful shot!

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Mondwin

5:53AM | Wed, 07 November 2007

Delightful and beauty shot....bravissimo!V.Hugsxx Whylma

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Fred255

5:57AM | Wed, 07 November 2007

Looks more like resting dogs than working dogs! They do look friendly, good capture!

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Richardphotos

6:04AM | Wed, 07 November 2007

they are beautiful and an excellent capture

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Georges_H_Hoens

6:15AM | Wed, 07 November 2007

They're so beautiful, relly lovely dogs and you did a fantastic shot of them, cool composition!

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JeffG7BRJ

9:22AM | Wed, 07 November 2007

I'm glad you posted these Alan, I did get a couple of shots but nothing like this one. They were indeed friendly dogs but then the owner was there and they were very obedient, he let them out told them to sit and stay, and that is what they did. We both walked between them and the just sat there. One of them did bark and threw back its head, the owner told us that it had done this a couple of times and actually fell over backwards, it had thrown its head back with so much force. This is an excellent shot Alan, the clarity and detail is fantastic. They were beautiful dogs and you have captured that here. Bravo!!!!!

MrsLubner

10:00AM | Wed, 07 November 2007

Very nice shot of these dogs. We do not see many here. Its interesting they would pull the goat cart. When I was 10 or so, I used to ride around the pastures in a goat cart. I found out goats can be somewhat disagreeable. Perhaps these service dogs are a better choice. :-)

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amlondono

11:48AM | Wed, 07 November 2007

Love the compo , Well done .!! Ana

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prionbrain

11:49AM | Wed, 07 November 2007

Fantastic dogs!! Great story too!! And awesome capture!!! I really love it!!!

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hipps13

11:51AM | Wed, 07 November 2007

Beautiful capture sunshine day to you warm hug, Linda

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Mousson

11:58AM | Wed, 07 November 2007

Wawwwww! Great shot! Very instresting story!

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rainbows

1:11PM | Wed, 07 November 2007

You shot be so pleased with this capture, Alan. I have never heard of dogs hauling a cart before. We have three of these dog in the village, they are gentle and loving. A superb work from you. Happy Hugs. Diane. xx

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