Saffron Kilts and Irish Wolfhound (large photo)

[Rex_Tremende]

From another thread:

You should try walking an Irish Wolfhound and be in a kilt. Most are not sure what to ask, but they usually get around commenting on the size of my highland pony.

Speaking of wolfhounds, this is too cute...



Regards,
Rex.

[BEEDEE]

None of the pipers look happy. What gives?


Brian

[ccga3359]

So why do Irish Wolfhounds have flat faces? Generations of chasing parked cars. Love the matching dog coat, dont know about the length of the kilts though.

[Rex_Tremende]

None of the pipers look happy. What gives?

Having participated in a parade or two, it's probably one of those hurry-up-and-wait situations. You're in formation, at rest, but there's nothing you can do but get lost in your own thoughts until you get the command to step off.

Either that, or they are practicing for their fashion runway model look.

Regards,
Rex.

[macwilkin]

The wolfhound in question would be the mascot of the Irish Guards -- depending on when the photo was taken, that is Comnal, who replaced Fergal after an accident in '07.

Take note of the St. Patrick's Blue hackles being worn on the caubeens and bearskins, and the cap badge (the star of the now-defunct Order of St. Patrick) being worn over the right eye, a la the London Irish.

Up the Micks!*

Todd

*The regiment's nickname, and meant as a term of endearment, not insult.

[xena]

And since none of them are carrying pipes, would they not be riflemen?

I am blatantly ignorant of the traditions of the London Irish, so my question may be remarkably dumb, and for that I ask your indulgence. The only Irish types I met were canucks from Sudbury (2 Irish Regiment of Canada), and I never saw them in parade dress.

[macwilkin]

And since none of them are carrying pipes, would they not be riflemen?

I am blatantly ignorant of the traditions of the London Irish, so my question may be remarkably dumb, and for that I ask your indulgence. The only Irish types I met were canucks from Sudbury (2 Irish Regiment of Canada), and I never saw them in parade dress.

No, as the Guards are not a Rifle regiment, and in the IG, only the pipes and drums wear the kilt. The aforementioned Irish Regiment of Canada is, to my knowledge, the only "Irish" regiment in the Commonwealth wear all ranks wore kilts.

http://www.londonirishrifles.com/caubeen.cfm

Regards,

Todd

[GMan]

Great picture, I especially like the runway model look.

[george7]

I like the soldiers wearing their hats just so it covers their eyes. Nothing says honor guard like wearing your hat ridiculously close to your eyes.

[xena]

No, as the Guards are not a Rifle regiment, and in the IG, only the pipes and drums wear the kilt. The aforementioned Irish Regiment of Canada is, to my knowledge, the only "Irish" regiment in the Commonwealth wear all ranks wore kilts.

http://www.londonirishrifles.com/caubeen.cfm

Regards,

Todd

Ah. Thanks!