Jaf and Azaan at the Wexford Starlite Car Cruise - September 4, 2009

I like to take the dogs out for socialization so that they can get used to crowds and activities. Jaf is 9-1/2 weeks old in these photos, and it is the first week of his arrival in the United States. Both dogs took everything in stride, and loved the attention!
Baby Jaf's registered name is Quo Vadis Barracuda from Quo Vadis Boerboels, http://www.quovadisboerboels.com/quovadisboerboels/QV_Boerboels.html, so I thought it was appropriate that he could get his picture taken in front of a car that was named after him -- a Plymouth Barracuda! He sat very nicely with a friendly stranger while I took his picture.

About 30 minutes after being at the car show, Jaf decided he needed a nap. The kids took advantage of the situation and swarmed around him to pet him. Jaf didn't mind; in fact, he slept through it!

Boerboels are usually reserved with strangers, and Azaan was no exception. I did a lot of socialization with her at a young age, and it has finally paid off. Boerboels are protective of their property and family, but they should be able to interact with friendly strangers. Boerboels can sense when their family is in danger, and will react accordingly. At the car cruise, people were friendly and the dogs were relaxed and social.

Azaan is meeting another new stranger in this picture. She is finally starting to enjoy the attention from friendly people. It is not natural for a dog to accept hugs from strangers, but Azaan is confident and social. I am blonde, so she especially likes blondes!

The two of them saw a man in a wheelchair, and were immediately drawn to him and made a friend. Azaan is a certified Therapy Dog, as she earned her TDI (Therapy Dog International) title in April 2009 when she was just a little over 1 year old.

Jaf decided he needed to give some kisses too.

Ok, Azaan likes men too.

Jaf is only 9-1/2 weeks old in these pictures, but he is a hunk!







The Wexford Starlite Car Cruise had over 3,000 custom and antique cars on display. It is a great car cruise in Southwestern Pennsylvania, and is held every Friday night during the Summer. This picture is not a Boerboel, but I had to include it since it was such a cute little doggie riding in a convertible at the cruise. His Mom looks so proud of him!





And let's not forget the flame eater. His performance was scary!