Many people use those words to mean really hot weather, but the phrase has nothing to do with actual dogs. Instead, it refers to the "dog" star, Sirius (not the satellite radio company) in the constellation Canis Major, and its position in the heavens. When Sirius rose with the sun in late July, ancient Greeks and Romans called this the hottest time of the year.
Stay cool, everyone and enjoy Your weekend.
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It will be a scorcher here too. We've shut the windows for the day.
Lucky as a dog comes to mind :)
We're having hot and humid until Monday so it's easy going for us INSIDE with the a/c's!!
I like doggone! Like doggone it!
It hasn’t hit 100 degrees here yet and that’s so unusual for Texas!
I am just happy I have an air conditioner!
Cute doggies! We are under a heat advisory at present.
The dog days are passing us by here in Scotland. Our dog loves hanging out of the car window, he even knows how to open it :-) Happy Friday!
I love hot diggity dog!
Dog days of Summer....it surely is!!
Oh these are precious sights dear Dorothy :)
made me smile ,i loved doggone as they look to get escape from hot weather lol
wishing you a cool lovely days dear friend
our recent week is cooler than previous all since June
only 30 to 37C ,earlier was from 38 to 49 so Thank God here :)
It’s very hot, here too.
Have a cool and relaxing weekend, Beatrice.
Those dogs made me smile. Those lazy hazy days of summer seem to be passing us by here on the Isle of Lewis. We have a little sun but no real heat.
This weekend is a hot one for us too, here is northwestern Pennsylvania.
SIRIUSly what did the Greeks know?
Huh - I never knew that - that is so interesting!
Dog Days of Summer! Have a wonderful week and let's try to keep cool.
Dog days of summer would be a great title. Some cute dogs you captured. Was warm and humid during the week but the last two days, nothing but rain and lots of it.
Enjoy your day!
Cute pups! I hope you're staying cool and having a nice weekend.
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