WSSCSW Summer Rally 2012

We had a great day at the WSSCSW Summer Rally last weekend and were very pleased when six of our puppies turned up. It was the first time they'd met up since leaving us a couple of months ago - they're now 5 months old and they all still recognised each other and they had a great time rolling and tumbling with each other.

I think Megan was a bit worried that they were all here to stay and I'm sure I heard her breathe a sigh of relief when they went. Owain had a different outlook - they might be his daughters but he only sees some new "bits of totty".

All the puppies performed brilliantly - particularly in the Scurry - something I don't think any of them has done before but they all successfully brought back the dummy, and in fact Cherry Owen went on to win the puppy class with the fastest time.

They all did very well in the races with little Rosie showing a great turn of speed - our own Lily did well but was mostly interested in scrapping with all her sisters.

Nessa (Bessie) came all the way from Reading has grown into a beautiful puppy - and it was fabulous to see owner Lulu totally fearless amongst all these dogs - she wouldn't have been able to do that 6 months ago, now they're apparently inseparable.

On a personal note - many thanks to all the families who have taken on our puppies, you have done a fabulous job with them and hope you continue to keep in touch and possibly come to more club events.

Gwyneira - last but not least

 This is Gwyneira Fach - she's the last of the litter looking for a loving new home. If there's a scrap going on in the puppy room you can bet she's at the bottom of it - but when you go in she's gives that one sided wink that says "It wasn't me mum, honest".

Great little character who'll make the ideal family pet and if she's like her mother a good working dog.

Sunday 7.30am, bright and clear again. We are down to 4 girlies now, three have gone to their new homes, and it is a bit quieter, but not much.

Interesting choices for breakfast,
Carrot cake - maybe,
Rose cupcake - possibly for 11’ses,
Quiche Lorraine - no, can’t be bothered to warm it up,
how about - mini muffins and a cup of tea.

Will have some leftover sausages too later on, with French stick!
and some Trifle!!

These enticing left-overs are here because we had a couple of dozen friends and family here yesterday, and they brought lovely additions to the buffet.

They came to see some relatives from afar, everyone talking at the same time - catching up with old times and old friends, and loads of youngsters racing round the garden playing with the dogs.

The puppies loved having so many playmates, they were (almost) tired by teatime, also Megan & Owain, who love an audience, were glad to retreat to their beds when everyone had gone.

Off to the Vet’s

We have taken the ladies to their pre-flight check up at the vets, four yesterday, and three today. They were weighed and given the once over, all passed with flying colours, we had difficulty getting out today as the other ‘patients’ wanted to know all about the cute Welshies.

All the puppies are over 4kg, the heaviest is 4.7kg, more than 10 times their birth weight. No wonder it feels like a workout at the gym to chase and catch 7 of them to put them away in their room, especially as they never want to go to bed any more.


Rosie is off to her new family tonight, then Mati tomorrow, and Polly on Saturday. Mati and Polly are now heavier than Bessie, so she’s not Bessie Mawr any more!


I’m also packing take-home bags for each of them, with an information folder, puppy food, a vetbed blanket, all sorts, even some Risca water for the puppies going a long way, to help avoid upset tums.

Heads Up

The first lot from this weeks set of photos....

Sorry for not keeping you all up to date, we’ve had a Championship Dog Show to organise, and assorted other projects calling.

Some of the girlies will be leaving soon for their new homes, they are so big and boisterous now that they are all growling and bickering and vying for our attention. Owain the dad is very good, playing and they chase him around, but tug of war games and chase end in squeals of pain from sharp little teeth, and they really do need the individual attention they will soon be getting which will channel their energies to less aggressive play hopefully.

A great new Monster was vanquished this morning, they were rooting around in the porch where we keep the logs for the fire, and came across a small bit of crinkly crackley material peeking out from behind the basket, the three bravest took turns to attack it, and gradually pulled it out of it’s lair. When the Monster was dragged outside the rest of the pack dived on it and pulled it about, yapping and growling. Very funny to watch and photograph, but a reminder too that the pack instinct is still strong, and if they were fending for themselves that may have been a rabbit, or bird, and would not have lasted long. Especially if the mother had helped, and that’s why we’re keeping a close watch on our chickens!

Another mad weekend, 

lots of visitors for the girls to play with,

Happy Mother's day to Megan the Welsh Springer Spaniel love from her Magnificent Seven 

and now, at 11.15 at night they are fighting and causing chaos downstairs, and I'm off to bed 'cos they will be awake at sunrise expecting breakfast - look out you new owners, it will be hell!