Our news
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August
Recieved some lovely photos of our darling Toby today. Here he is at 4 months. He is turning into a very handsome young man.
June
Recieved this smashing photo of our lovely Alfie today. He has settled even better than we could have imagined with his new family and lives a very contented happy life.
April
Dora's dad has become a Show Champion!
We are extremely proud to own a puppy from such an outstanding dog. Well done Cassom Hey Jude.
April 18th
It is one year ago today since our beloved Honey passed away. We still miss her so very much.
Treasured Friend
I lost a treasured friend a year ago today
The little dog who used to lay
Her gentle head upon my knee
And shared her silent thoughts with me
She'll come no longer to my call
Retrieve no more her favourite ball
A voice far greater than my own
Has called her to his golden throne
Although my eyes are filled with tears
I thank him for the happy years
He let her spend down here with me
And for her love and loyalty
When its time for me to go
And join her there, this much i know
I shall not fear the transient dark
For she will greet me with a bark.
Author unknown
April 10th
Cassie today had an emergency c section. We have one beautiful big
bouncing little blue roan and tan boy. Please see 'Toby's page' for all info and photos of him.
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We would like to wish all customers,past and present and all family and friends a very Happy and Healthy New Year.
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A BREEDERS TALE
I love my little puppy, he makes my house a home,
He always is my best friend, I never feel alone.
He makes me smile, he makes
me laugh, he fills my heart with love,
Did some breeder breed him? Was he sent from heaven above?
I've never been a breeder, or seen life through their eyes
I hold my little puppy, just sit and criticise.
I've never know their anguish, I've never felt their pain,
The caring of their charges, through snow or wind or rain.
I've never waited all night long for puppies to be born,
The stress and trepidation when they're still not there by dawn....
I've never felt the heartache of a little life in my hands,
A darling little puppy who weighs just 60 grams !!
Should you do this instead of that? Or just pray to God?
Alone you fight, and hope one day he'll grow into a dog.
Bring joy to another being and make a house a home.
You know it's all just up to you, you fight this fight alone.
Formula, bottle, heating pads you've got to get this right,
Two hourly feeds for this little mite throughout the day and night.
In your heart you know it, you'll surely lose the fight
To save this little baby, but God willing, you just might....
Day one he's in there fighting, you say a silent prayer,
Day two and three he's doing well, with lots of loving care
Day four and five - he's still alive your hopes soar to the heavens!
Day six he slips away again, dies in your hands day seven.
You take this little angel and bury him alone,
With aching heart and burning tears, (and an exhausted groan),
You ask yourself, Why do this? Why suffer all the pain?
But see the joy that puppies bring - it really self explains!
So, when you think of breeders and label them with "greed"
Think what they sometimes endure to fill anothers need
And when you buy a puppy, with pounds and pence you part.
You only pay with money........ We pay with our hearts
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Just received this and thought I'd share .Hope you enjoy it as it brought a smile to my face ..
DOG RULES FOR CHRISTMAS
1. Be especially patient with your humans during this time. They may appear to be more stressed-out than usual and they will appreciate long comforting dog leans.
2. They may come home with large bags of things they call gifts. Do not assume that all the gifts are yours.
3. Be tolerant if your humans put decorations on you. They seem to get some special kind of pleasure out of seeing how you look with fake antlers.
4. They may bring a large tree into the house and set it up in a prominent place and cover it with lights and decorations. Bizarre as this may seem to you, it is an important ritual for your humans, so there are some things you need to know:
a. Don't pee on the tree
b. Don't drink water in the container that holds the tree
c. Mind your tail when you are near the tree
d. If there are packages under the tree, even ones that smell interesting or that have your name on them, don't rip them open
e. Don't chew on the cord that runs from the funny-looking hole in the wall to the tree
5. Your humans may occasionally invite lots of strangers to come visit during this season. These parties can be lots of fun, but they also call for some discretion on your part:
a. Not all strangers appreciate kisses and leans
b. Don't eat off the buffet table
c. Beg for goodies subtly
d. Be pleasant, even if unknowing strangers sit on your sofa
e. Don't drink out of glasses that are left within your reach
6. Likewise, your humans may take you visiting. Here your manners will also be important:
a. Observe all the rules in #4 for trees that may be in other people's houses. (4a is particularly important)
b. Respect the territory of other animals that may live in the house
c. Tolerate children
d. Turn on your charm big time
7. A big man with a white beard and a very loud laugh may emerge from your fireplace in the middle of the night.
DON'T BITE HIM!!
