Tomorrow, our oldest Rottie girl turns 11 years of age. Annie Fay was our very first Rottweiler; our first show dog; our first Champion; our first American Rottweiler Club Gold Producer. And she is still first in our hearts and minds.

Today, I took her over to the golf course (we live off of the second hole) and set her up in her jeweled collar on one of the mounds. I then went down to the bottom, picked up my camera and took some photos all the while tossing Milk Bones to get her attention. To her everlasting credit, she never moved through 12 shots and only when I told her to "get them" did she sprint off the mound and vacuum up the biscuits.

At 11 years old she's still a show girl and still The Queen. Please join me in wishing her a very Happy 11th Birthday.



From a very proud parent,

Jim

Happy Birthday Annie!! Still beautiful at 11!!

A very happy birthday to Annie Fay!
Such a wonderful life and friend.

Simply lovely. She doesn't look a day over 5. Beautiful capture. Happy Birthday Annie Fay!!

Hey Jim,

Happy birthday to Annie Fay! I like the angle that you shot this from. I find that a lot of folks (myself included) are often afraid of getting low to the ground - particularly when working outdoors.

James

James,
thanks for the B'day wishes. Annie Fay appreciates them .

I've always loved the low angle for Rotties and often shoot them while lying on my stomach on the ground or on the floor. It doesn't work for all dogs but it works for these guys. I find most photographers aren't willing to get themselves dirty by "getting down". Of course at my age, it's getting back up that's the problem .

Cheers,

Jim

A little late, but sending extra biscuits ANine's way, ANYway!!
Beautiful Jim..
I will have to get a shot of my favorite Rottie, who just moved BACK to Colorado, from Orlando.
Stay tuned...but she is gorgeous, doesn't look a day over 5!

Wow she looks awesome! What a Queen!!! She looks like a VERY special girl. Happy Birthday dear Annie, may you have many more!