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New years eve run around

31/12/2015

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PictureSmudge and her daughter with me, back home after their hunting expedition
I had to nip to town late morning, just to get a couple things for our New Years Day dinner tomorrow. I took the three youngest with me and the three oldest children stayed home to do chores for me and once they were done they could watch telly or go on the computer. I arrived home and because it was raining very heavily, I told our son, Thomas, who was in the car with me and offered to open the gate in to our property, that I would open the gate and I then forgot to go and shut it straight away, once the car was inside. So until the children shouted from the doorstep, I was oblivious to the fact the gate was still open, as Blottie and Smudge ran past me and that they could thus go off on a hunt. I turned round to just see the back end of Smudge disappearing down the lane. 
No time to waste. I went in pursuit. I know roughly where they are headed. I have tracked my dogs and with my dogs to know now, the way they track from our home. You just got to know which way they have left the home. I saw that they left downwards and footprints in the gateway below us confirmed they had gone across that field and then they drop into dense cover, which I would be unable to travel with out a machete to hand. So I had to take the long way around. After then tracking through three dense boggy covers following deer tracks and listening for pheasants being flushed up. I finally saw the other side of the valley, two fields away and a cover, a white dot and on calling, that white dot bounced around and started to come towards me. I made my way towards it and we meet up either side of a fence of sheep netting topped with barb wire, with dense brambles each side of it. The white dot had been Blottie and she had been joined by her Mum. I found in the fence an area cleared by deer tracking through and thankfully the sheep netting was taut and attached to a strong enough post to take my weight to get over it without ripping myself on the barb wire. 
Blottie and Smudge were so excited to see me and I was pleased to see them. We have a lot of pregnant sheep in fields around us at the moment. When dogs go hunting without you, they don't do it to annoy you. They do it because they are a dog, they love hunting and when you find them, they think you have joined them and unless you scold them, they will be overjoyed to see you joining them. So you have to make a fuss of them, because if you don't, why would they ever want to come back to you?
We made our way back and if anyone saw someone looking a bit bedraggled leading two muddy spaniels with their trouser belt along the A377 (which is not a good road for walking dogs on, but the quickest and easiest route from where I ended up) this afternoon and slowed up to pass and the person with the dogs threw their hand up to thank you, that was me. I was really pleased to see the two girls, finding them before darkness fell. The tracking gene is certainly being passed down from Granny Millie.

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I got a bit wet and muddy tracking Smudge and Blottie
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Travel has many forms: Sleep

30/12/2015

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PictureBlottie asleep on our oldest daughters lap
'Sleep is a country
whose border guards are fickle.
Some people
slip in and out without
effort, unquestioned.
For them, sleep is routine
and therefore blank.
For others, it is an excursion
from which they bring back
exotic souvenirs and memories of
archetypal visitations.'

- ANNE LE DRESSAY, Sleep Is a Country

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Bookworm

30/12/2015

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Our second oldest child has been intensely reading the books he has had for Christmas. Bumble is his head rest and Bumble's Mum, Smudge is his arm rest.
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Festive suppertime at Poundlane

30/12/2015

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Smudge lied fast asleep on the floor
PictureTonight's beef stew
Rice pudding at lunchtime and for supper stew. When the winter days are short, dark and wet that's stew days.
I do like candles about in the winter time. They do give a lovely warm light. Most of the surfaces in the living room now have candle wax about them. 
The dogs love it when we have stew and you can almost gauge how tasty the food is you are putting up, by the interest of the dogs. Tonight they were very interested in the goings on at the supper table and took great pleasure in cleaning all the plates before they were put in the dishwasher.
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Henry positions himself at the end of the table
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Bumble's spot to observe proceedings
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Henry and Bumble sense me slacking
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Waiting!

30/12/2015

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“our willingness to wait reveals the value we place on the object we're waiting for.” ― Charles Stanley Ross
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'So dark up above'

30/12/2015

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Yet again today it is raining here in the UK. It has been a really wet December, but we knew it had to come, after such a dry October and first part of November. 
The photos are me coming in with the dogs, this morning after running them out. Our back house has taken a mud battering this winter. The rain, does make have several dogs, hard work.
The rain is really is coming down like stair rods outside now as I type this, but I have something to cheer us up at Poundlane for lunch. The smell of it cooking this morning has infused our home with the lovely smell of nutmeg, a rice pudding I put in the oven this morning, made with milk straight from the milk tank at work.  Proper comfort food for a dark, wet , winters day.
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Rice Pudding just out of the oven
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And what better to listen to and watch on a wet, winter day to cheer you up, but Gene Kelly, 'Singing in the rain.' 
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The devolution of the Cavalier

29/12/2015

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PictureL to R: Bumble, Jessica and Ysobel
"To see what is in front of one’s nose needs a constant struggle.”
― George Orwell

The photo above I happened to take Christmas eve and looking at it is very interesting to observe the nose length of each dog. Ysobel is one of our old girls being nearly 9 years old now and I got her from a Show breeder when she was around 18 months old. Often show breeders run a couple dogs on from a litter and if they then don't like them so much to look at as an adult or they are not hitting the mark in the show ring, they will re-home them. Ysobel sports the most show champions of all our dogs in her pedigree, over 20 champions in her first four generations. You will easily see that her nose is the most exaggerated being around only 3.5 cm long. you can then see that Jessica's nose is a bit longer and she has been bred by a breeder who breeds solely Cavaliers as pets. Jessica's nose is 4 cm long. We then have Bumble, who is from our first litter of Cavalier cross Brittany pups and at 8 months old her nose is 6.5 cm long. 
Now below is a painting of young King Charles II of England with his sister, Mary and his brother, who would become, James II, thought to of been painted around 1630. The spaniels at their knees are thought to be the spaniel type later called the King Charles Spaniel. Looking at the photo above, which of the three dogs resemble the spaniels that were sitting at King Charles II knee as a child in the painting below?
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Painting of the young King Charles II with two of his siblings and two small spaniel type dogs
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Morning in the back house

29/12/2015

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PictureThe three boys asleep together, Reggie (Poodle), Toby (Cavalier) and Henry (Brittany)
I was up early this morning to go milking and my first job when getting up, is to go to the back house (utility) and let the dogs out for a quick run, before I set off. When they come back in they know that the rest of the home is not awake yet and settle back down to sleep again for a couple hours. It is often a time to catch some cute group photos of them.

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Litter sisters, Bumble and Blottie (Brittany/Cavalier), lie in front of half-sisters, Treacle and Belle, F1 Cavapoos (Cavalier/Poodle)
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Toby the terrier

29/12/2015

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Toby yesterday night, when let out last thing for ablutions decided he would put his terrier trousers on and was found eventually out the back of our property burrowed into the side of a mud bank hunting rats. 
He was covered in mud, but miraculously this morning the mud has disappeared, but in the back house there is a fine mud dust over everything.
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Muddy Toby
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Toby after his rat hunt
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If you fall asleep on the sofa in our home

29/12/2015

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My husband, David after a long day at work, a hot supper and one bottle of lager, fast asleep with Primrose using his head as a pillow.

Don't be surprised to wake up and find a dog using your head as a pillow.

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Bringing in the cows: 'All's well that ends well'

27/12/2015

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Back in October I wrote the blog Bringing in the cows and told of a cow where I milk, that back in the Summer, had suddenly gone blind and then as quick as she lost her sight regained it. We were unsure of the cause, as blood tests came back with nothing. At the time she was around 3 months pregnant and only time would tell if what had caused her sudden blindness would have an effect on the development of the fetus. I'm pleased to tell that she has carried full term and last night produced a grand Angus/Frisian bull calf, both mother and calf are fit and well. She came in the parlour tonight for her first time to be milked after calving. 'All's well that ends well.'

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Boxing Day at the beach

26/12/2015

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Christmas day night as my husband, David and I were about to retire. I had a brain wave. I went and checked that we had enough sausages and bacon about the place and suggested to David, that we could have breakfast a bit later in the morning, having a good old English fry up and thus skip lunch and get out for a good walk with the children and dogs. 
PictureWikin & sons Ltd Brown Sauce
I don't often do a good old English fry up. We don't tend to eat very much fried found, but as an occasional treat it goes down a real treat. I do like a bit of Brown sauce along with my fry up and rather than HP Brown sauce, which is made now in Holland. I like a Brown sauce that I consider is head and tails above HP sauce in texture and taste and it is still made in the UK by Wilkin and Sons Ltd based at Tiptree, Essex, England. You can find this Brown sauce in most supermarkets and if you have not tried it yet and like Brown sauce, you won't be disappointed.  
So we had our hearty breakfast just after 10 am, this morning, got the dogs that were not coming with us run out and the house chores done, and then set off for Saunton Sands beach just after 2 pm with Millie and her Granddaughters, Blottie and Bumble in tow.


PictureOur daughter, Florrie looking at Blottie and Bumble running towards Crow Point
Where we live it is on the side of the Taw Valley and our home sits in what locally we refer to as ,'the lew of the hill.' The word 'lew' in this case comes from Old English ​meaning “warm, sunny, sheltered”and often I can leave our home with hardly a breeze in my face to walk just above our home and be nearly blown over, as was the case today at home it hardly seemed much of a breeze, but at the beach it was really blowing, it was dry and mild though. Got a few photos of the dogs running about and some lovely landscape photos with the low Winter sun coming through the clouds. 

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I also got a bit of video footage, which you can hear how blustery it was, which did have a positive of only the hardcore walkers out, so it was not to busy on the beach. I do consider myself very lucky to live where I do. It is amazing how many people live in the UK, travel all over the world, but never realise the beauty they have on their own doorstep. Mind you this does come from someone who can stand in the shower and watch water running through their hand transfixed for some considerable time, occupied with thoughts of where that water has been in its billions of years of existence, only being knocked from my thoughts, by someone else shouting, "How much longer are you going to be?" Travel has many forms. Hope every one is enjoying the holidays, I'm back milking the cows tomorrow morning, which is sort of a bit of a rest.
P.S, I do say,' "Shit" a couple times in the video and that is because I forgot whilst concentrating on videoing, that I was just wearing dealer boots not welly boots and I nearly get caught by the tide coming in over my dealer boots, which are not water proof. 
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sleepy heads, Blottie and Bumble after their beach run
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Season Greetings from Bertie Boo

26/12/2015

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This lovely email came in my mailbox on Christmas morning from Emma, who has Bertie Boo, who is another of our Blottie and Bumble's litter siblings from our first ever litter of Brittany cross Cavalier puppies born April this year. Tank for getting in touch Emma and hope you are having a wonderful  Christmas time! 
PictureBertie and Otis
'Hi Jane & Family

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year!

We keep up to date reading your blog, love seeing all the photos! 

Bertie is doing very well! He enjoys his morning walks on the Common and since September we've been going to the beach more regularly! He's a bundle of legs and fun! We adore him! 
Em, Stu, Romi, Daisy, Otis & Bertie Boo xx xx' ​

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One last greeting before the off

24/12/2015

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One last seasonal greeting before the off from Laura, who has Daisy. Daisy is our Blottie and Bumble's litter sibling. She is from our first ever litter of Brittany cross Cavalier puppies born Spring 2015. Great to hear from you Laura. Thanks for contacting me and letting me know that Daisy is doing well. Have a wonderful first Christmas with Daisy.. 
PictureDaisy
'Hello Jane and family,
Just a quick note to wish you all a merry Christmas. We're very much looking forward to Daisy's first Christmas, although it's hard to imagine a time when we didn't have her. She really is the sweetest girl, a bit naughty at times but very loving and fun. Thank you so much for bringing her into our lives.
Love from,
Laura and family x'

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Poundlane wishes everyone a Fun Christmas!

24/12/2015

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Toby and Treacle with me under the Poundlane Christmas tree
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Merry Christmas everyone!
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Christmas comes early for Henry!

24/12/2015

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PictureHenry enjoying his sprout stalk
Just done me sprouts and Henry got to chew on the stalk.. Don't worry, he did not get to eat all of it, because I don't want to wake up tomorrow morning wondering what the smell is about the home and find he's rough scat the back house. Henry really does love his Brassicas.

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Festive times are exhausting for some cavapoos!!!

24/12/2015

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Just got this lovely, funny photo of Archie from Angie. Archie is from Smudge's first ever litter, with Reggie the Dad. Born May 2012. Thanks Angie. Have a wonderful Christmas!
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'Merry Christmas to all you lovely folk and dogs! With love Angie Jon Hannah and Archie xxx'
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Christmas update for Tilly

24/12/2015

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Have received this lovely update from Karen for Tilly, who is from our first ever litter of Brittany cross Cavalier puppies. Her Mum is Smudge and Dad is Henry. She was born April this year. Thanks Karen for letting me know how well things are going with Tilly. Have a wonderful Christmas!
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'Hello Jane

Just a quick update on Tilly and of course to wish you and your family a very happy Christmas. 

Tilly is doing incredibly well and is still an absolute delight. She is such a gentle and sociable dog and is adored by everyone who meets her.

We met a woman called Alex again on Wimbledon common today after first meeting her a couple of months ago whilst walking Tilly. She was planning to buy a puppy and was particularly taken with Tilly so I passed on your details. Meeting her again by chance today it was lovely to hear that she has made contact with you and is hoping to have one of Treacles pups in the spring. It was also nice for her to see what a lovely dog Tilly has grown in to.

We walk most days on the common and she particularly loves running through the long dry grass that you can see in the photo. Chasing birds is a favourite game of hers and she is also very good at retrieving now.
We need to work on her 'waiting' to command particularly when crossing the road. She gave us quite a scare tonight when she ran out of the park and crossed the road to say 'hello' to a couple on the opposite side! She seems pretty quick picking things up, so we will make a start teaching her some road safety.

Tilly was spayed a few weeks ago and made a very good and fast recovery. Her incision was very tiny and she didn't need to wear a cone. The vet suggested changing her food from puppy to a weight maintenance type which she seems to like.

It's lovely as always to read your updates and I'm glad to see that you are all well. I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and New Year.

Best wishes

Karen'​

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Christmas  Dottie update

23/12/2015

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Just got this update in for Dottie, who is from Primrose's Cavapoo litter born in 2014 with Reggie the Dad. Lovely to hear from Sue and Colin. Great that they eventually got to meet up with Felicity who has Dottie's litter sibling, Lottie. Thanks for the update and have, you guessed it, a wonderful Christmas!
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Dottie
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'Hello Jane,

just a quick message wishing you all a happy Christmas and a happy new year.

Dottie is such a character ,I can't imagine life without her ,she brings us such fun and laughter with all her antics !

I have sent a few photos,the first couple are of my daughter Daisy attempting some Christmas wrapping,Dottie had other ideas! The other photo is of Dottie with her sister Lottie when we managed to visit back in the summer. It was lovely to catch up with Daphne and Felicity,and the two sisters had a wonderful time together. We hope to make it an annual event.

Really enjoy reading your blog ,sending Birthday wishes to Reggie,he has defiantly passed on some wonderful personality traits to his daughter .

kind regards

​Sue and Colin xxx'
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Dottie and Lottie
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Seasonal Milly update

23/12/2015

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Just received an update for Milly, who is from Primrose's Cavapoo litter born in 2012 and Dad is Reggie. Unfortunately Milly suffers a bit with separation anxiety. Most dogs have a degree of separation anxiety, because dogs are pack animals. Preferring company, as not. If your dog suffers with separation anxiety it may be worth seeking advice from an animal therapist Dog owner cures her pet's separation anxiety with therapy .
Thanks for the update Lindsay and I hope Spencer has helped Milly. Have a wonderful Christmas!
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'Dear Jane, 

I write to tell you about Milly ( one of Primrose's pups). She was 3 in September, so this is a belated birthday update - needed to wait for a good picture after she had been to the groomers (today lol).

She is still very young at heart, and thinks the whole world is there to say hello to her; she is friendly (sometimes a little over enthusiastic). She also displays separation anxiety when I go out (I am around a lot). 

She shares our home with our two children as you know and a new addition to our dog family, Spencer who arrived a year ago at the end of November at eight weeks; so that makes him 14 months now. He is an American Cockapoo. We got him hoping it would help her with the anxiety issues. 

Best regards

Lindsay Pearce

Colour photo, taken today. Tonal picture of Milly and Spencer taken in November and tonal picture of Milly on her own with longer hair taken 
around September time.' 

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Spencer and Milly
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Milly
Received this lovely reply this morning, the day after I blogged the above from Lindsay who has Milly. Thanks Lindsay.
​'Hi Jane,

​It look a while for Milly to take to Spencer. Lol. But I think there is more appreciation now! 
Milly and Spencer in the park, this morning.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Best wishes,
Lindsay '
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Happy Christmas from Beasley

23/12/2015

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PictureBeasley as a pup with us, just before joining Myfanwy
Also received this lovely Christmas greeting in the post from Myfanwy and Will for Beasley, who is from our first ever Brittany cross litter born this year. Smudge is his Mum and Henry is his Dad. THanks Myfanwy for letting me know that Beasley is doing so well. Have a great first Christmas with Beasley.

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Season's Greetings from Lottie

23/12/2015

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Got a lovely card in the post from Felicity, who has Lottie. Lottie is from Primrose's litter of Cavapoos born May 2014, with our Reggie her Dad. Thanks for the lovely card Felicity. Have a wonderful Christmas with your Lottie.
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Treacle passes at the vets

23/12/2015

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Been a busy day today with having to get Treacle out to Bideford to see the Cardiologist vet to check her heart before breeding her in the Spring and picking up the turkey and getting the last few things for Christmas.
All went well at the vets. Treacle's heart is okay. Her Cavalier Mum, Dolly was clear over 5 years old and at 8 years old is well with yet no sound of a murmur on her heart. Reggie her Miniature Poodle Dad is also fit and well at 5 years old. So would of been a bit of a schock if she did have a problem at 2 and a 1/2 years old with her heart.
​Really looking forward to seeing what Treacle will produce with Toby our Cavalier boy, who just now needs to visit Christopher Warren at Westmoor Veterinary Hospital ​for his annual eye test and then it will be just waiting for Treacle to come on heat again, sometime from around February/early Spring 2016. If interested in this future litter. Please read our website page BUYING A PUPPY FROM POUNDLANE as this explains how we do waiting lists etc.
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Treacle
I got this lovely set of photos of Treacle this evening and could not decide which one to use, so uploaded all of them. Treacle is a very robust and sweet tempered dog, retaining a lot of the Cavalier nature about her. Treacle has had an MRI scan at 1 year and 8 months old and at that age was found to be clear of Syringomyelia (SM), graded SM 0c. BVA - CM / SM scheme: Suggested breeding recommendations.
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Treacle aka Tiki Tiki
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Waiting for Santa?

23/12/2015

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No, just waiting for me. As I have been gone best part off the day, vets and the last bit of shopping before Christmas. Love the view in to the home in Winter, as night time falls.        
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All Blottie wants for Christmas

23/12/2015

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Blottie thinks, "All I want for Christmas
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is for someone
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to take these bloody antlers off my head!"
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