Well, this is a strange one to write because although not strictly dog related, it is connected to one of my best supporters. My "Website Guy" as I called him, Jeff. Who became a good friend over the last 7 years. We would chat on a regular basis, or should I say, he would nag me to update my website or write another blog. "Come on Missus, do you realise how many hits your last blog has had" he would say. I can't believe you are gone. Who is going to nag me now? That's why I thought it would be appropriate to write my next blog in your honour. So, this one is for you Jeff. A lot of people said...

It has been a few weeks since we had to say goodbye to our little Peach at the ripe age of 13 years and 3 months. The response from most is that it is a fantastic age for a Basset to live to, and although I agree, why does it still hurt so so much when they go? I can only think that it is because the longer they are in your life, the more part of the furniture they become, and they are just the basis of every waking moment. Then suddenly when they are not there anymore, it feels empty. I have the other two at least to keep me in a routine and can only imagine the feeling of emptiness when you ...

I have visited Crufts many times over the last decade. It was around 9 years ago, after watching the Basset Hound judging, that I decided I would like to add to my bucket list that one day I would have a Basset Hound that was suitable for showing and would go on to compete at Crufts. In 2022 my chance came when our little Shermanator (aka Sherman Augustus) arrived home as a bouncy 8-week-old puppy. I might be a bit biased, but he really was a handsome little guy. Everyone commented on just how well constructed and attractive he was to the eye, so I thought to myself, you know what we could be ...

It's been just over a week and we are all still trying to deal with the process of grief.  I still can't believe he is gone. I swear I still hear him whining or snoring around the house, it just feels so quiet and empty without him. People say "oh but at least you have 2 other dogs at home" and although that is true, it somehow makes it worse because I'm having to deal with their grief too. I can't explain to them why he's not here, why we didn't bring him home from the vets, why he's not at the door waiting to greet them when they've been out. So dogs can't have the same feelings or...

Well hello to all my followers, its been a very long time since I last blogged, so I will try not to make this one too epic! I'm not really too sure where to start…..since my last blog, we were beginning the lockdown which correct me if I'm wrong, seems a lifetime ago. I can't believe the nights are already drawing in and we are nearing the end of the Summer. Kids going back to school this week which I must admit, me and the dogs are over the moon about because it means we can get back to the beaches and all the popular places we have had to avoid since they've been off school for the last 6 m...