Mummy Mattie

Out of coat but looking pretty impressive considering she has just had a litter. 

WKC And NWGSD

A super day at WKC and NWGSD shows. Thanks to everyone who made it a fun day. Beti was first in PGB at both shows, and thanks to Steve Cox for his lovely words about her. Orin was 2nd and 3rd in open (out of three!!) and Meerah stood alone in WKC and was last in NWGSD. The drive down was stunning, the drive home a bit of a nightmare with the low sun. Baby Zavi had a great time, thanks to all the babysitters and the people who took 5 minutes of their time to cuddle him or talk to him, that meant a lot to me. He was proud to see his Mummy Mattie was 3rd in mixed L/C class in WKC and second in the L/C female class in NWGSD.

Dinas Walks

We haven't been on this walk in a while, but with the cattle gone it's an ideal walk for a change of scenery.

Someone little came too and had a walk with Granny Sammi. 

It's a super place for 7 out of the 8 to have time off lead. Little legs trying to keep up with his grandmother. 

As you do!!!

Aren't We Lucky!

A stunning walk with Orin and Siska in ideal weather above Rhosgadfan. A few puddles after last night's rain, but generally everywhere is still very dry.

Zavi Back In The Caravan

Baby Dog has been with his favourite uncle and auntie whilst I've been at Mum's the last two mornings. I gather he was full of fun and naughtyness, as usual. 

We've been so glad of some rain, but I think it'll be a long while before I don't have to keep getting bottled water for everyday living.

Decal

I've been waiting for this van for about 6 weeks. In that time I made a decal design to go on the sides. These are silhouettes of Orin, Siska and Beti. Sadly now with the necessary extra costs on the van I'll have to wait for "decoration", maybe after Xmas! (This is my own work and not A.I!)

Last Night

Zavi visiting the happy campers on their last night. The ladies and Sully are off to Builth tomorrow where they will be spending the rest of their holiday. See you Saturday, guys. 

About The Soggy Walks

This morning I put the first 5 dogs into the van, 4 crated and Ross in the free space. It worked Ok with Beti behind the driver's seat and a crate between her and Siska. There were no issues with Ross and Orin being next to each other, why are these girls always a bloody nightmare? 

We didn't walk far, but similar walks for everyone. 

After walking the five, I went home and picked up Zeus, Sammi and Zavi, leaving Beti in the van to walk with Zavi. Whilst walking I considered that I could have done it differently. Leaving Orin and Siska together, as always, Beti with Ross, I could have taken Meerah with Zeus and Sammi with Zavi. Though maybe Zavi's work is currently not enough for Sammi, but it will be soon. Something to think about, or maybe leaving Meerah and Beti together and taking Ross with Zavi. I have options! 

Sammi tripped again today. Is she not lifting her front feet, or what? There was a lose rock, but .. Hmmm!!

I started Zavi on the flexi lead today. I guess I start as I mean to go on .. especially now with new signs up on the gateways, "Know The Law!" 

Soggy, Misty Walks ..

 ..And we all loved it!

12 weeks

Little man's head is starting to develop now. When I criticise him, I'm always criticising him as he is on the day and not what he'll become. (If only we could see the future!) His head had been a little "pointy" for a couple of weeks, and his underjaw was looking weak ... but it looks like his head is now more in sync with the rest of him! 

He weighs 13.4 kg today, though currently still the smallest of the male siblings, he's actually quite a chunk! (43 cms at the wither - but I will start measuring him monthly from 3 months to 9 months. 

Zavi had his first ride in the new Blanik bus today. We went to Mum's to take her some medication and also to collect water. For the first time in my 30 + years here, the water in the mountain is drying up. There are 5 houses on this supply and we are all in the same boat. Not great with so many animals needing water, sadly the plants will just have to die!