Puppy Royalty

This is a pretty adorable Cavalier King Charles Spaniel I met just outside my apartment in Lakeview. As the friendly owners told me, she's the same breed as Charlotte's dog in Sex and the City. Although she looks somewhat bewildered in this photo, she smiled a moment later, complete with a cute tongue stick-out.

Raider and Bailey

Meet Raider, the Golden Retriever, and Bailey, the Great Pyrenees/Australian cattle dog mix. I met them at the Irving Park beach today as they enjoyed a morning stroll along the lakefront. Let's hope the gorgeous weather lasts!

Sophie the Boxer

My first day back in Chicago and I've already come across a plethora of playful puppies! This is Sophie, a seven-month old boxer I met at the Logan Square Music Festival. She was quite a crowd-pleaser - and with those jowls, who wouldn't want to give that dog a pat?

Dog Blog!

"Like a food blog, but about dogs."

If you've spent any time walking around a city with me, you know that I have the irritating habit of stopping to pet every dog I see. Shih tzus or shepherds, pugs or Pyrenees, I just can't resist. So I thought I'd make a blog about it. I hope to update somewhat regularly, with photos of and tidbits about the dogs I see around Chicago.


To begin, here's a photo of my own dog, Isabelle. She's a German Shepherd, loves walks and lounging on the floor with the family. Unfortunately, she's not a huge fan of strangers; like many German Shepherds, her protective nature gets the better of her. Makes for a great guard dog, though!

More Dogs of Chicago to come!