Sammi And Meerah

Sammi is still doing really well, she's having a massive moult and a bit reluctant to stay still for too long for brushing. (Where is Linda when I need her?) I am doing a bit every night, but I think the best bet, with the right wind direction, will be to get the blaster on her. I'm not sure if she's had a big moult like this in a while, but whatever, she'll enjoy the blaster! 

She does surprise me occasionally with some strange behaviour. She's been sleeping with us since the Summer and following the same routine in the morning. Sammi and Zeus go out first, then he goes back into the bedroom for breakfast, and she goes through to the kitchen for hers. All she has to do is turn immediately left after coming through the hall and straight through to the kitchen ... but this morning she had other plans. Firstly, she lunged at Beti's crate and then went past Orin, Ross and Meerah's crates and lunged at Siska, who was none too pleased! At least I've discovered the front of Siska's new crate can take some stick ... but why? She's 12, she's never been confrontational, what the hell possessed her to behave in such an uncharacteristic manner? The older ladies in my life are both becoming a little testy! 😬

Talking of testy, Meerah is a little "sharp" after her season. I guess she's hormonal and growing up. She's being a little pushy with Beti, who so far has not reacted or retaliated, I hope she doesn't as it could make life very difficult. Decisions will be made about Meerah's future mid-Spring, I'll certainly need my big girl pants on then won't I! She's now obviously too tall for Champ shows, but I may take her to the odd open show. Though she has a lovely nature, beautiful coat and colour, as a breed enthusiast I am so disappointed in how she's turned out, she seemed to have so much early potential. I don't think I've ever had a pup go "so wrong" growing up before. Oh Meerah, where did you get those legs from?