Stealing
the Limelight
Lolly, eight weeks old
All the four-footers have been confounded by the introduction
of a tiny creature which has completely stolen the limelight. They are not
quite sure just what it is – at least, they were not when Bethan brought it
into the house last Saturday. The cats, Herschel in particular, went into
predatory mode on first sight. Bethan and I had driven to Shropshire to Threevalleys Gundogs to collect her (first) puppy,
a little black bundle of absolute cuteness.
Bethan with Lolly, nine weeks old
Yesterday Bethan came to visit and Lolly, for that is her
name, now nine weeks old and a little larger and much more confident, travelled
with her by bus, tube and train from Muswell Hill to Crowthorne. They spent the
day with us. This time, the cats did not attempt to stalk Lolly although they
are still markedly bigger than her.
Jellicoe, whiskers well forward, approaches with caution. Naturally, Isambard was nowhere to be seen!
The dogs, all seven of them, (Tia, Foxy and Buster are spending their
summer holiday with us) had relaxed by the time Bethan and Lolly left.
Today they are tired – all the stress of coping with an incomer has taken its
toll.
A close encounter with Foxy
Lolly will be visiting again next weekend. It is important
that the adult dogs become accustomed to her while she is still very small as
they will often be spending time together.
Frankie, nineteen months old
Frankie was delighted to see a tiny version of Jenna. For him
all black Labradors are called Jenna but he is beginning to distinguish Gus and
Tia. The fox red Labrador brothers Bertie and Buster are a puzzle to him for
they still look very similar. Foxy is one on her own and on a strict diet, for
she is greed personified. Frodo, of course, is very different and definitely
not a Labrador.
Susannah with Frankie
Bethan with Lolly
There’s never a dull moment in the Cooke household!
Lolly is darling. I do agree it is important for the big dogs to spend time with her when she is still small. This definitely worked well when Basil joined the family here with older Tulip and Violet. Whenever I see a new puppy I get the urge....again....and always. LOL. Have fun.
ReplyDeleteWe were tempted to have one of her sisters but decided we have our hands full looking after Frankie and the dogs and cats. Young animals are so adorable, though.
DeleteWhat a little sweetheart.
ReplyDeleteShe is indeed - so tempting to spoil her but she has to learn her place. Bethan is strict with her - she is definitely going to be a well-behaved dog.
DeleteI do love your new Lolly!! Such a sweetheart indeed! I do miss my Sam Schnauzer!!! He was not only an adorable puppy but a handsome little grown-up!! Thanks for sharing these happy pics!! Have a great week!!
ReplyDeleteSir Sam Schnauzer was a lovely little gentleman. We never forget our faithful companions, do we?
DeleteShe's gorgeous. I grew up with black labs, they're fantastic dogs. Great memories..
ReplyDeleteShe is very sweet. I can't believe ours were ever that small!
DeleteOh what a sweetheart! I love all dogs and cats but puppies?... I melt. Like children pets are only really sweet and cute when they have been taught good manners.
ReplyDeleteSo true, Chris:-)
DeleteWhat a cutie ! Your house becomes a dog hotel, lol !
ReplyDeleteIt's fun but I couldn't do it for a living!!
DeleteLolly is adorable! I bet there's lots of fun at your house with all those animals!
ReplyDeleteIt is fun but messy . . .
DeleteLolly sure is a cute one. Frankie is pretty cute himself! Must be fun around your house with the young ones visiting.
ReplyDeleteHaving young life around, of whatever species, is essential to keep the older members active and engaged;-)
DeleteLolly is such a cutie pie, and Frankie too of course.
ReplyDeleteThank you - I think so, too, but then I am biased!
DeleteHi Janice .. just lovely to see - puppies are a delight - and she travelled well - bus, tube and train - she'll be able to show me round! Sounds like you're going to have fun with her too ... and all the menagerie ... are there humans around - oh yes I saw Frankie and some ladies! And you and hubby tucked away ... what a fun household ..
ReplyDeleteLovely fun post to read .. cheers Hilary
Yes, she's gone from the very remote wilds of Shropshire to busy, busy London and taken it all in her stride. The humans are somewhat outnumbered, it's true!
Deletelolly is adorable
ReplyDeleteShe certainly is:-)
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