Trip to North Wales

Hi, I got to go to my first trip this summer.
We went to North Wales and visited places called Lladudno and Talacre beach and stayed in a bed and breakfast in Denbighshire.
 My head was all over the place as all I could smell were sheep and rabbits! Mum an dad woke up middle of the night and found me staring outside. I wish at home I could look out to the field, that would be fun- although I would never sleep...!

"Can't sleep!"

We visited a very nice place in Llandudno, it was high up on the hill and you could see miles away. Many people came to see me and wanted to stroke me. I like the attention!

"high life!"

Then we headed to Talacre beach and I was allowed to run free on the beach. It was so much fun. We had a "Baywatch" moment when I go stuck as the tide was coming and I wasn't keen on getting my paws wet. Dad had to rescue me and carry me back to the sand. Never a dull moment in my life.

"Yippeeeee!"

"Helped out by the sea rescue!"

 I told you last time about my 9 sisters, well here is a picture of one of them. I had a haircut while mum and dad went to see the puppies. Apparently they were very cute.

"Hello"

Until the next trip take care and a big loud "woof" from me to you!!

Wishing you lots of sunny days

XXX Tinky

Tinky the teenager

Happy late birthday to me!

I am officially no longer a puppy, but a hairy teenager.

1 year and one month old.

Phew, time flies.

I thought I'll tell you a little about the me and what I like and dont like.

See if you agree?

I like:

Small bouncy dogs

Food

Having a snooze with dad

Barking at neighbors stupid border terrier

Chasing rabbits

Sniffing in the bushes

Big quiet dogs

Going to my nans

Going for different walkies

Sticks

Ragging toys(especially squakies)

Looking out of the windows

Water

I dont like

Big bouncy dogs

Neighbors border terrier

Grooming

Early morning wake up calls

Fireworks or loud noises

See, more positives than negatives.

I think I am quite a happy girl really.

I have attached some photos of me lately. Hope you like them.

I will post some more once this summer gets properly going and I get taken to places!

High five to my Mum Misty who had a litter of 9(!!!)

I have quite a lot of brothers and sisters now!!

xxx Tinky

Tinky's got talent

Hi

Sorry for those who eagerly await to hear from me- it has been awhile (I've heard I have at least one or two followers...!)

I have been a very busy girl, but I promise I update this bit more often now.

On top of my obedience training I started ringcraft. This was to prepare me (or my mum??)to the showring. I enjoy my new hobby although I must admit at first I had no idea what to do.
I would have preferred just sit and relax on the table, but I quickly got the idea:

Show them what you're made off and think about rabbits and hunting to get the pose right!

Peter, our lovely trainer said after the first month I was the most progressed dog in our class. I was really proud of that!

Then came the BIG day. Crufts.

We stayed in a hotel in Birmingham and I have to say I prefer Leeds more as I could not see one rabbit in sight.

I travelled there with my mum and dad and mum's brother Harri and sister in law Anu. They loved me and boy I loved them too. To have all that attention was so nice.

Anu was my handler in the ring, I don't know what happened to my mum, someone mentioned something about toilet??

We did the same stuff that we do in our classes, bit of trotting(easy!) and then "think about rabbits" on the table. I thought I did a great job and the judge placed me fourth.

I was happy for my beautiful sisters too: my sister Mia won my class and my other sister Mango was 3d. Hurray!

It was so sad to see Anu and Harri go,but I now own a passport, so I have been told I am allowed to go and visit them soon. I wonder what their Norwich terrier's and schnauzers think of me??

After Birmingham it was time to get prepared for another event. Kennel Club GC silver test.

My mum started to do this "heel work all over the block"(I wonder what the neighbours think of all that- a hunter doing heelwork, they must think I've gone mad!)and at at home all I ever heard was "stay" and "leave it".

Mum said I would have to perform all this fauvetasticly to get the silver certificate.

The big day was yesterday. I did fancy jumping at the examiner when I met him, but then I thought I best behave as one woman called me " a cleaver little hound" She was a weimareiner breeder and knew about the hounds and she could not believe how good I was. So I decided to really show how it's done...

A result? A pass with distinction!!!

Mum and dad are bursting with pride.

All I can say is that: "show me the lamb" and I will get you the gold certificate too! My trainer Angela was really proud too, she called me a superb hound- is there anything I cant do??

Well actually there is. I still cannot catch those little squirrels as I haven't got a clue on how to get up the tree! But I'm working it out!

Big wouf to my half brother handsome H who I saw last weekend!

We had such a nice day together, I cant wait to see him again. I know I keep repeating it, but he i so handsome. Check out his brilliant "Harveythebassetfauve" blog.

High Five,

Miss T

Showing off

Hi,
Sorry it has been awhile since my last blog.
I have been a busy girl.
In October I was at my first ever show- it was great fun. I made new friends and saw old friends too(Mary and John were there giving their support and my first mum Karen) For me it was all easy peasy- but my mum was very nervous. I dot know why, All it was a bit of trotting and then posing to a judge.
I came second and qualified to Crufts 2010- I am not sure what it means,but my mum is very proud of me.








"Mum- stop squeezing my tail please"






Summer holidays are now officially over. I love autumn though. I have loads of nice walk with my favourite friend Harvey. Here is a picture of him licking me goodbye after his mum and dad dropped me home. Isn't he handsome??


"Don't leave me this way....!"








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I love autumn walks a lot. The more leaves the better. "Find a fauve from the picture below!"
When coming home I always like to bring a keepsake. A stick is always a favourite, but if I can't find one then a branch from the tree will suffice.


















Wish you all pawsome autumn, speak soon
xxx
Tinky

Padstow beach holiday

Hi,

I have just returned from Padstow(also known as Padstein and Padsjoki as my mum calls it-weird that...)- I had the best time ever. Mary, my much loved auntie got me a red harness for my holidays and I think I look a bit like Pamela Anderson in Baywatch on the photos? I didnt go to swim though, I much more prefer to bark at my mum and dad not to go too far as they were in and out the water like seals. Talking of which I saw 2 seals! We went on this boat trip round Padstow(slept most of that, the captain gave me a gold star for good behaviour) and we passed 2 seals chilling out on the rocks. They were very cute, but at least people knew what they were. When they saw me they asked "excuse me, but can you tell me if that dog is spaniel cross/spanish wizla(??)/one of the terriers". Then the next question is "how big will she grow" They must have asked that 100 times. My mum said she will say "Spanish Chorizo"to the next person who hasn't got a clue who I am...!
I am going to print some flyers about me next time I go away. Not that I mind people fussing over me. Love all the attention I can get. It was soo nice to have mums&dads friends Tiina(Finnish) and Felipe(Spanish) at the cottage too. They were calling me " a pretty pretty girl".
Felipe promised to be my "papa" when my dads not around- so hey- I consider myself lucky - I have 2 dads now!
I also met a pig- and he was BIG. Lot bigger than me, I wasn't scared at all, well not much anyway...!

Here is some snaps from the fantastic holiday- hope you enjoy them





Vouh vouh, xx
Tinky

East coast holiday

Hi,

I know it is sometimes boring to watch other peoples holiday snaps, but I hope you enjoy these. Me,mum,dad and nan went to Filey and Flamborough. The weather was glorious, I made many new friends and it was pawsome (or should I say Fauvesome??)

Big holiday licks from my first ever holiday
xxx Tinky

p.s I am such a lucky Tinky, when my little legs get tired I can jump on the scooter.
I love nans buggyrides as you can see from the picture!

Visiting my sister

Hi,

Lots has happened since my last blog.
I have been to see my sister. Her name is Mia. she is sooooo beautiful. Mum says I am beautiful too,but really she is special. Must be something to do with our gorgeous parents??
The visit was lovely. I also saw my old playmate Mason and we played for hours while my mum and dad were talking Fauve things.
I have grown into a big girl. Mum says I am a little bearded lady. Not sure if I like that name. I think I prefer "Darling", that is what my dad calls me.

have learned lots from puppy classes,but it was really sad yesterday as my mate Harvey wasn't there. He is on holiday down south.
It will be fauvetastic to see his handsome face again!

licks from Big Miss T