Bobba, the huge great Dane, greets visitors, wagging its tail and receives friendly pats. Then the four and a half year old male dog lays down on the Sofa. He was, “the gold treasure of the family”, just a bit spoiled, explains Bubba’s wife Eliane Clerc. But like any dog he appreciate regular walks and human company, says the 42-year-old advertising photographer.
You might call it Déformation professional, but of course you almost always have your Go-Pro camera, if it is in Muri, on the Aare river with Bobba. On the Instagram Account of the dog @my_name_is_bobba hundreds of Clercs photographs.
“the photos to arise in me but never. He doesn’t keep still and hates flashes,” says Eliane Clerc, and wonder, as Bobba posing in front of the camera of the photographer. The lightning doesn’t seem to bother him. Thus is proved: Bobba is an Instagram Star. With more than 116’000 followers, he is well on the way to be a Tierfluencer.
Flirty looks Bobba to the lens, keeps the head oblique, and as a Model, it switches always back to the position. However, caution is appropriate: If the 75-Kilo great Dane is someone on the besockten foot that can hurt. But despite its Size of around one Meter in height back moves Bobba careful.
“500 news from around the world come in every day.”Eliane Clerc, dog owner and photographer
Eliane Clerc describes him as a quiet animal, a sensitive soul, the acts never rough or impetuous. This sensitivity also appreciate your three jacks and the four cats who live in the household and fearlessly between the giant paws of the dog to move.
Bobba eats daily feed for a Kilo of dry. Unlike other dogs, he is not greedy but, but enjoys his food in several portions. Eliane Clerc knows dogs. “I’ve had several. But this race excites me. This Size, combined with a sensitive character, I think that’s brilliant,” she says, but omits that Bubba’s has a reputation on Instagram is also a dark side. “Around 500 news from around the world come in every day. From greetings to Bobba up to ask if I mugs, calendars or Shirts with his image to sell.”
Imposing figure with gentle eyes: Bobba and owner of Clerc. Photo: Raphael Moser
If you want to get involved in the production and marketing of merchandise, balances Clerc carefully. “I’m a mother, photographer and dog owner. In addition, there’s not much time.” In addition, Bobba is earning for you a matter of the heart, and not a means to money. Although: Since a short time, you can him for dog collars advertise.
another company wants to advertise with Bobba for dog observation cameras. And a company from USA is offering T-Shirts with his likeness to produce and market. Clerc remains cautious: “I suppose an offer only if I can justify 100 per cent.”
Bobba shows no airs and graces
in Spite of many followers, and promotional offers shows Bobba no airs and graces. He doesn’t know what he initiates, and behaves like a normal dog, bathes in the river and loves to fetch sticks from the water. These activities also Clercs photos to show on Instagram. To see many close-UPS, on which the smooth shiny grey fur with water droplets and rays of the sun to the bet.
a Little scary, the big mouth with the tips acts teeth. The contrast between Bubba’s imposing stature, combined with the gentle eyes and the innocent expression on your face, is probably what attracts Followers and advertisers.
(Berner Zeitung)
Created: 13.12.2018, 17:30 PM
