Puppy Names

Miss Pink and Mr Orange still looking very impressive. If she came here, she would be called Kez, but if she doesn't then I will have the name for future use! Mr Orange, on the other hand is causing more of a problem. Steve doesn't like Ravi, I tried to compromise with Zavi, but he's not keen on that either. All I can say is, he'll have to come up with something better then! 

Girls In Tremadog

I love this photo of Beti and Meerah in Tremadog today. It's nearly always best when something other than the treat bag catches their eye! 

Beti is going through her odd after-season behaviour ... she doesn't want breakfast any day, but she's too scared to leave it, so she hides it under her blanket. She uses her nose to push the blanket over it. It is a tad annoying, as I'm constantly washing beds! 

This morning I took Beti in to see Mum. Mum adores her, and the feeling is quite mutual. I did get Mum to stand behind the perching stool for safety, and Beti managed to get to her and give her several big kisses. Meerah also said hello, but the greeting was far less enthusiastic. 

We then had a lovely walk in the woods, it was very busy there, but they were both faultless in their behaviour.

Pups

Well, there is a possibility of a plan, a very exciting plan ... but I'm too scared to share the news, as there is a lot that could go wrong yet! By this time next week we'll know exactly where we stand!

Orange And Pink

The two top photos are of Mr Orange and Miss Pink in stance and with her sister Miss Purple in the bottom pic. A visit yesterday really didn't make the decision any easier. Is this the best Orin litter to date? Quite possible, as I don't see a "plain" puppy there and there have been some in other litters. 

I left, telling Nicola that I will confirm next week between Mr Orange and Miss Pink. 

Mr Orange is an impressive chunk and I'm quite smitten.  A.C messaged me last night and said he was a quality puppy and for him he stood out. Anyway I told him it was between Orange and Pink and I asked if I could send him pics and videos next week - he said, "Absolutely!" 

Then today someone else sent a PM saying Orange had nice head, front, topline, short hocks, nice tail length and that look-at-me attitude in the videos. 

Miss Pink is without doubt neck and neck with him. I love her tidy, unexaggerated proportions and her cute, cheeky expression. She's very feminine and a stunning colour, but currently has less coat. She has a typical "Fransisco" expression, and the high-set small ears are also very typical of him. But what I like most about her is her sassy carisma. There really is something about her that makes you keep looking!

A decision needs to be made, I know it's mine, and only mine to make, but input from people who know also does help! 

Lovely Morning Walks

A super walk with these three, again, only seeing the lady with the horse that's the same colour as Isla! 

These three couldn't stop looking at the divers. I hope they are careful; people have died in there. 

Donkeys – woohoo. All four were there, but the property is still for sale. We talked to the owner, who said that they are now moving back to Yorkshire to be nearer family. That's the two of them, four donkeys and three sheep. He told us all the donkeys are rescues: 2 male, 2 females. I'll miss them so much when they are gone, but this will always be the "Donkey Field Walk"!   

Happy Birthday Beti

Without question, I've loved every single Blanik dog (bred or adopted), but some stars shine just a tiny bit brighter than others. Happy 3rd birthday to the very special Beti at Blanik. (Pinchmill Adira of Blanik)Thank you for being the bright spark, the bundle of happiness and joy that three years ago I so badly needed. 

Zoe was mated to Orin just a few days before we lost Kaiah, my life was totally shattered, and I couldn't see a way forward. Zeeta then lost her singleton pup and I knew two of Zoe's girls were booked. But through the kindness of friends and the breeder, I was blessed to have Beti. As I've said before, I now look at this from a different prospective, I now consider that I've been lucky to have both these extraordinary females in my life, but the grief still remains. I cry more for Kaiah's cruel loss than any other ... I don't think I'll ever forget the pain of her loss. 

But today is Beti's birthday, a day to celebrate this special young lady. Beti, you are amazing; thank you for being you and for continuing to be by my side, my special, sweet, exuberant little friend. 

Penblwydd Hapus Beti Bwt!

The Walk And The Field

Ross, Beti and Meerah on a walk 

Orin and Siska had time in the field

and so did Sammi and Zeus

Siska Season

Due to Orin's behaviour over the last few days I've been keeping an eye on Siska. Of course I was well aware that Meerah had only just finished her season and that that could be confusing the boy, but this evening I checked again - yep the boy is right! 

I messaged Mike to tell him that Siska was in season but that due to circumstances at home at the moment it was not the right time to mate Siska. Mike replied and informed me that Reno was not coming home this early anyway, so really it's worked out better for both of us. I guess it'll be February/March now by the time Siska comes back in season - that will give baby Kez/Ravi plenty of time to grow up! 

Jamie's Day Out

A visit to the "Doggy Doctor" for Jamie today, and then he went to visit Mum. Some widespread arthritis, (joints and spine) but for a "Geriatric overweight cat" (Vet Beth's words, not mine!), he's in pretty good order. Thankfully, the noisy breathing is in his throat, and his chest is clear. He tried to bite Beth a couple of times, and paws and claws came out at times as he felt she was taking liberties! LOL

We discussed loxicom, but at Jamie's age there are risks of long-term use without checking his kidney function. To do that they would need to take blood, and Jamie was not having that. Beth said she could do it under sedation, but she believed that as he's not ill, the risks are too high. She's given me a small bottle of loxicom for him, she said, 'Trying it for a few days wouldn't do any harm, and we could at least see if there were any benefits for him.' 

Anyway, Jamie, who has never been in anyone else's house, was very happy to go and visit Mum, and after a good look around he relaxed and settled on the sofa. Now we are home; Jamie has had his dinner and is now chilling after a very busy day! 

When I Said Short Walks

I was out for about two hours ... that would usually mean 2 walks; today it was three.

Siska watching the bus coming into the village.

Orin watching - er just watching! 

A great wait and a nice pic of Sammi and her Knobhead son. (Yes we love him) 

"You Can't Park There!" How strange, say Ross and Beti - Meerah said "nothing!"