Photo credit: Sherrie Stille

Today’s Dog of the Day captures everything we love about Boulder in one single frame — blue skies stretching endlessly overhead, crisp air, and a dog completely locked into her favorite treasure: a perfectly chosen pine cone.

There she stands in the middle of a stunning Boulder backdrop, her paw lifted high in classic pointing reminder style, as if she’s signaling to the world that this pine cone is not just any pine cone. This is the pine cone. The chosen one. The trophy of the day.

The camera caught her at the exact right moment. Pine cone secure in her mouth. One ear slightly back. Eyes focused. Posture proud. It’s that unmistakable look dogs get when they’ve found something that matters — whether it’s a stick, a rock, or in this case, a pine cone that clearly ranks among her all-time favorites.

The raised paw makes the photo iconic. It’s a pose you see in field dogs when instinct meets excitement. There’s energy in it. Anticipation. A sense that she could burst into a joyful sprint at any second. And yet, in this snapshot, she’s frozen in perfect balance — strength, playfulness, and Boulder spirit all in one.

Behind her, the bluebird sky stretches wide and open, the kind of sky that only Boulder seems to deliver on a regular basis. The sunlight highlights her coat, brings out the texture of the pine cone, and gives the entire image that golden clarity that photographers dream about. It’s one of those days where everything feels fresh and alive.

This is what makes Boulder’s Dog of the Day so special. It’s not just about the dog — though she is absolutely stealing the show. It’s about the setting, the light, the feeling of being outside on a beautiful Colorado day. It’s about the simple joy of a dog and her favorite object in the world.

There’s something timeless about dogs and pine cones here. Anyone who’s walked Boulder trails knows the routine. The sniff. The selection process. The triumphant grab. The proud parade. Today’s Dog of the Day embodies that ritual perfectly.

One ear back. Paw high. Pine cone locked in. Blue skies overhead.

It doesn’t get more Boulder than that.

Congratulations to today’s Dog of the Day — a true Pine Cone Princess and a shining example of why dogs make every Boulder day even better.

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