slow and low, as the Beastie Boys say

Breaking no records on a Sunday afternoon, Guinness (brown head) and Luggie (mostly white head) make their way through Central Park.

Not so little really

Named Marchito, or "little Marco", this dignified, handsome fellow of 10 years is a mix of English pointer and pitbull.

boston terrier, in parts

one small chai, please.

Said by her owners to be part "pretzel dog" and part chihuahua, Chai is very chic indeed in her reversible khaki-to-polka dot Isaac Mizrahi jacket. (No, she did not pick it out herself.)

senior citizen springer spaniel

Eleven year old Moose is very snuggly and affectionate, with a dignified scattering of gray around the muzzle and eyebrows (nothing a little Just for Men dye couldn't take care of, if he chose to go for a more youthful look).

today's specials

Any kind of panini, $6.49; some sort of Wheaten terrier mix, not for sale.

...and we're back!

The Muttropolitan Diarist apologizes to all and sundry for the long, long hiatus. There are reasons and explanations but they will have to wait. Because now we bring you dogs.