Image from wormwood

Most of the time paw prints are unwelcome, like when they are on clean pants, white sheets or freshly mopped floors.

Symbol of Joy

However a paw print in the dirt is also a symbol of life, a symbol of the happy-go-lucky spirit of the animal that left it. Or, if nothing else a clue as to which direction they headed when they escaped.

Feeling The Moment

However you feel about paw prints, the photographers below did a lovely job of capturing them and turning them into art. Providing us with a romantic view of what was through their lens.
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Image from HannahKV

There is a long list of dog breeds out there (almost rivaling that of horse breeds). Each breed has their own unique characteristics and history, usually based on the conditions of their natural habitat.

You Don’t See That Dog Every Day

I’ve collected some of the more unusual dog breeds and decided to learn a little bit more about them.

Our Histories Merge

Dogs have had their place next to mankind for a very long time and it is interesting to see how some of the more unusual breeds have been shaped by humanity as well as Mother Nature.
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Image from Steve.Maw

The ancient Egyptians believed that life was but a short part of existence, and that the afterworld was to be prepared for.

The gods of death and the afterworld were of supreme significance to Egyptian society throughout it’s entire existence.

A Little About Anubis

Anubis is the Egyptian patron of mummification and the leader of the dead on their path through the underworld.

Anubis is one of the more ancient gods and was the god of the dead before Osiris took that lofty title. At which point the jackal was appointed conductor of souls in the underworld.

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Image from SigmaEye

Being a lover of large land mammals it makes sense that my favorite members of the dog family would be the big ones. The wolves especially draw my attention.

The Last of The Wild Predators

So I did a little searching and found some breathtaking wolf images to share with my readers. Many of these breeds are masterful predators, however they one predator they can’t outsmart is…us.

Often considered a threat to precious livestock and partial to habitat rich in resources, they are persecuted by everyone from agribusiness to the small time farmer.
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Image from Noldentity

I’ve found conflicting information about most of these animals, and I’m not sure which of them have the fewest numbers. I guess once they are endangered they all become equal in a way, they are all equally at risk of becoming extinct.

Please Don’t Go…

Each one of these animals is such a beautiful specimen of the four legged predator, it would be a shame to see any of them disappear.

So this post is dedicated to some amazing animals and the photographers who have captured them beautifully.

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