For 20 years, Peter Thorpe has been dressing his beloved dog, Raggle, as other animals for his Christmas greeting cards. Peter tells that the whole thing has become a tradition for him and his sons, whom now wait every year to help him create a new card of Raggle. 2014 will be Raggle’s last photo-shoot, as she’s quite old, though Peter proudly boasts that despite her age, Raggle was a true professional, waiting patiently for the photos to be taken before going back to her bed. |
Little Nipper (2014) |
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'Bah humbug' (2012) |
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(2011) |
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Sheepdog (2010) |
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Dog roast (2009) |
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Dog Key (2007) |
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Choirboy (2001) |
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Lights Camera Action (1999) |
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Pigdog (1994) |
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Bouncers (1993) |
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Rudolph (1990) |
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