Beautiful Day For Walking

 Finlay

 Nico

 Jezi

 Mikey

 Ziva and Asha

 Sammi

Tali

A Few More Photos Of Our Day

 Mr Racoon

 Oleg!

Linda facing her fear and stroking this man's python!!!!!! (sorry) 

I was unable to face my fear and kept away from the hairy spider,

This guy made my day.

The closest I have ever been to a Dutch Shepherd/Herder

A breed I have a great interest in - yeah well impressed!

Two For The Price Of One?

Sammi wanted to go camping!

It sure was a funny old show today. To start with it was not at all well publicised, I came about it on Facebook simply by chance. I contacted the organiser who told me in an e.mail that the show would be running two rings, one for pedigree's and one for novelty classes. A great idea in my mind, but by today he had had his mind changed for him and had one ring up and running. Instead of judging one section first and then the other they had 2 novelty classes followed by 2 pedigree classes and so forth throughout the day! As if that wasn't bad enough, for me the joke of the day was, they had 2 people judging each individual dog in every class both went over the dog separately, watched them move together and then discussed their thought .... What?? Why?? When?? Never  have I seen such confusion and time wasting at a dog show! Crazy idea, and I'm not sure even allowed by KC rules ... KC rules? ... well that's another story!

Beautiful Best Rescue

 But you know, to be honest there's lots of good things to say as well. There was agility and flyball outside, a couple of guys with snakes, meerkats a racoon etc. There where also lots of stalls indoors, so yeah, this has lots of potential he just needs a copy of the rule book and some organising. Here's hoping for better next year!
Sammi was second in puppy, as usual she loved her day. She loves the attention, but more than anything she just wants all the other dogs to play with her. A couple had a go at her today ... but she didn't care she just moved onto the next one!
Finlay, handled by Linda won Best Rescue, but we didn't stay to challenge for best novelty in show, the day would simply have been too long!

Sammi towering over her Mum

I didn't show Ziva, her class was far too far down the list of afternoon judging, but a well respected Champ show judge and dog trainer gave me some time and tips on how to progress with her. She also asked to see Sammi. (who was back in the van by then) She loved her, she said how much I'd improved on her mum with her, which is really the name of the game! Yeah dead chuffed, she was pretty enthusiastic about her with just one negative comment, "she really doesn't need to get any taller!" .. that I know!!!!

The Adorable Visitor

Yes I was certainly over the moon with this little visitor today. This is the stunning "Celt," Nico and Kia's long coated son. With all his siblings now gone the little guy is starting his days out and about with his mummy Kia and his family. Super well balanced puppy who loved getting up to no good in the front garden. See you again soon I hope little guy.

Our Feline Family

The Girls

Princess Posh Cat - Isla -Quite the "Lady." 

Affectionate and sweet, but a little more demanding than the average cat! 

Temperamental Tortie Tia 

Enough said! 

The Boys

Baby Cat - Junior
Fun little guy who loves to be where you are doing what your doing! 

Oliver Blue - Mr Handsome 

Nervous and shy with strangers, but my baby!

The Main Man - Jamie - Mr Cool dude 

Little Old Man - Our Billy - Funny little guy

Kia's Kids

At 8 weeks Nico and Kia's babies have nearly all flown the nest. They are keeping a long coated black and tan male and still have a lovely sable bitch to sell. Such beautiful babies, so proud! 

 

Trip Out

Our circumstances dictate that we will never get holidays abroad, or even in this country. 

It's impossible for us to go for days out together, or even travel to visit family. That's why these days are so important, just a 20 minute drive and an adventure of discovery on our doorstep, then a short drive home. A lovely couple of hours together. 

Please don't ever feel sorry for me, look at what I have got. A man who I adore and who would do anything he could for me, a super wonderful family, both canine and human, wonderful friends, and I'm blessed to live in one on the most beautiful places I could dream of. 

Puppies and Kittens

Or Puppy and Kitten maybe!

Junior and Sammi

My only concern is the size difference, Sammi doesn't seem to understand why it can't be the same game as she plays with the others. Junior doesn't seem to realise that getting away from it is sometimes better than just lying there. Games are strictly supervised! 

Baby Cat

 Is growing up fast.

The poor boy is now teething and suffering a little with it! 

 Junior

A Couple Of The Kids

Cal today on his walk at Elidir Fawr

Luna with her new friend Oreo