"Trooper" Pet Portraits In Charcoal
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“Trooper” welcomes you to my next Pet Portraits In Charcoal Blog post! You can learn how you and your pet can become involved in your own Pet Portrait Blog Post at the end of his story.
Trooper, full name, “Trooper For Peace” is a Yellow Labrador Retriever. He is owned by Jennie and Mike who live full time in Lake Stevens WA but visit often to their second home here in Chelan WA. I photographed Trooper on a beautiful early Summer day on the banks of the Columbia River, just a few miles from Lake Chelan. This is his second home as well, and in the background you can see one of his favorite family toys, Mike’s Ski Centurion competition ski boat named “Ruby C”.
Trooper is 6 years old. he was picked from a litter of puppies owned by a family at Jennie and Mike’s church. He loves the family and spends all day running after the kids or visiting the other families along the shoreline. He is a very friendly dog but does tend to wander. Luckily he is loved by everyone he meets, and does come home whenever called.
On the day I took his picture the Ruby C was moored just beyond where Trooper was looking up river, probably at some kids playing nearby. I thought it would be appropriate to include the boat because apparently whenever the family uses it, Trooper runs along the beach barking. Whether they are leaving, or especially coming back in, Trooper is there waiting, wagging and excitedly “Talking” them in. He does not bark at other boats, just this one. Very cool, I thought.
The Labrador Retriever is happiest when he can have both a family and a field. He has a most agreeable disposition, loves children, and enjoys being trained as a gun dog. All “Labs” Yellow, Chocolate, and Black, love the water as well, and swim regularly if they can. Labs are responsible workers and easygoing household companions. They have also been used very successfully in Police work and as seeing eye dogs for the blind. A special breed for sure. Trooper exhibits all of these great qualities and I am honored to be able to Portray him in a Portrait and to write about him here. May you always fare well at the River Trooper, and keep watch over the Ruby C and her crew!
I hope you have enjoyed this story about Trooper. If you would like your pet, or a friends pet portrayed in an 11 x 14 in. Charcoal Portrait sent to you, (or anyone you choose), anywhere in the world, and also have the animal included in one of these blog posts for the world to see… Please visit this link and get the Info! http://www.petportraitsbycy.com/?page_id=743
