Indi's Diary 2006
7th Dec
Morgan is very happy with her babies
25th Nov
look out Toby you nearly knocked Marion over
Sorry Aunty Marion I am in a bit of a hurry
as usual, Toby has no manners!
Yes I have and here I come to help mum through the mud
Uncle Brian and Tara
Oops who ran into Aunty Marion?
It was the springbok puppy! ( He should play rugby)
Biscuits anybody?
My Toby...isn't he adorable?
We smell food!
Aunty Marion has a pocketful of biscuits.
What a happy boy
Lots of friends to play chase with
and pretty girls to walk with
especially Ailidh, Toby loves her.
Wait for my mum!
bath time
The water is vvvvery cccccold
well I ain't going in then!
I don't do cold water dad,
No I will not go in
Save me Toby
Thanks son....
so how come she is in the water then Bill?
22nd Nov
What is this in our kennel?
Look closely I can see her.
Hello boys.
It is one of our new cats
Snow spotted Bengal's...three of them.
Mum built them a big play house outside in the run.
and they can play inside our kennels (well we don't use them very much)
They have their own little kennel inside too.
We think they are beautiful and very friendly
10th Nov
People often ask us how mum manages to look after us all...does anybody know?
Well don't look at me I am too tired to bother.
and I don't care...when is tea time?
I miss Alfie!
Well that was a waste of time!
I know, I know!!
She has a help around the house, don't you mum!
Here she is making the bed!
Tuck in the corners Meesha
there that's better
Just the scatter pillows to sort and that's this job finished
Now I can relax on my play rope.
Do it quietly Meesha we are all asleep ...again!
31st Oct
Hey Rainbow this is Halloween
Who is that?
no silly it is the witches night
are we not bitches Morgan?
Oh those pups are thick!
anyway we better hurry on our walk the darkness is coming in fast now.
oh don't sing Morgan that sounds awful!
whoo! Scary face Rainbow
funny face Morgan!!
Mum it is really dark now I am frightened
what a woos!
I'll get her back for that.
Where has Rainy gone?
arghhh mum help!! What is that?
haha it was me!!
Morgan wants to show off her new designer collar
Rainbow has a new one as well but it is not finished yet.
Don't tell her Morgan its a surprise.
Rainy home is this way...put your lights on!
Hurry Morgan.
Ok let's go
30thOct
What is so funny Indi?
Dad's home and he has a big surprise for us.
We love you dad....what have you brought us?
It's our new bus!! We can go out again on our run.
We need more room though, we have to take out the seats
Leave this seat for me dad I like looking out the window.
It's our wolfhound size stretch limo!!
This is better I can really stretch my legs up here.
Thanks dad we think you are the best in the world.
Here comes the rain...again!
Toby look isn't that beautiful....quick
Let's catch the rainbow
Well we tried, but it was faster than us!
It even beat me and I am the fastest dog in the world!
No Toby you mean thickest!
I got my brains from you dad!
Well you must have dropped them Toby!
He loves me really
5th Oct
We are having a rest before a very important job.
Harry is resting too but then he always does!
Rainbow has her own sofa to sleep on
She does love her comfort
Is it time yet mum?
Here I am at the hospital to give blood again
Don't worry they won't hurt me
Alistair is taking very good care of me
and my blood will save another dogs life tonight.
dad says I am a hero
Now it is your turn, call your vet and ask about donating your dog or cats
blood.
Give blood save a life, tomorrow it might be you.
2nd Sept
Toby says hello to Uncle Brian at the SKC show
I get to hug Uncle Brian too
He wants to go back for another Toby hug
Dad gives in!
He loves hugging everybody
David is helping get us ready for the show
He loves wolfhounds...
Especially Toby
who could resist a Toby hug?
14th Aug
Meet A Stor he is 3 years old and has come for a visit.
A Stor and owner Rosaleen
Lorraine, John, Rosaleen and Toby
he brought along his friend Rosie for a run with us.
Now Toby its time for that run you promised me
Not while I am getting my picture taken Rosie
I will chase you Rosie
Go on Rainbow catch her
She is so fast I can't see her! Where is she?
Well what is a walk if you don't get mucky!
Come on Rainbow lets play a trick on Rosie
Run fast Rainbow, into the long grass so we can hide
Where have those wolfhounds gone?
Wow what a fright you gave me!
That was fun Rainbow, we fooled her.
Follow us Rosie we have a huge pond here.
Careful now it is very deep and you only have short legs
Rainbow will you look at this!!!
What are you doing A Stor?
I was swimming Toby!
Rosie can swim too Toby!
It is easy to swim Toby try it
No it's ok I am happy to walk thanks.
4th Aug
Move over Torin we can't stop!
10 dogs 3 people....this will be fun! (Sky is back for a weeks holiday)
Torin and Toby skip up the hill together
and Morgan looks happy to be out with her friends
Janet ( the pied piper of Shieldhill)
Come on mum and dad I will wait for you
Will you two hurry up!
Where is Janet with our treats
Wait till we are all together Toby
Torin, Sky, Megan, Morgan and Toby (they just pose naturally)
Toby
is just a huggable hound
treat time!!
Wrong way again Toby!
You won't find any mushrooms Briagh...Olga picked them all!
This way everybody...move along now.
Why what are we missing?
Nothing, just waiting on our people as usual
This grass gets in your ears!
come on you lot follow me
mum stayed behind to take more pictures
Megan went back for her..she won't go anywhere without her.
This is how a well exercised healthy hound looks, can you see the muscle on
Briagh?
Load up you coats with lots of mud everybody
Splash in it, come on we need to be really muddy
That's it Briagh follow me now
shake it all over mum!!
That was funny.
Bath time... everybody get washed.
You too Max there is plenty of room
Leads on time to go
Nice to meet you Sky, come back soon
get back Toby I am top dog and I walk in front
Penny is our pack leader...for now.
Toby just does not listen...look at Megan's face!
2nd Aug
Mum and Olga take us out for our walk
Well come on then hurry up
Olga is from Poland, she is helping to look after us
Not that we need much help
Now where do we go?
Olga has biscuits for us
We always get our picture taken here
Come on then Olga we will show you the rest of our walk
Olga loves the countryside and admires the view
Morgan leads Olga the wrong way
but we show her the path!
This way Olga
What is she doing Indi?
What are you picking mushrooms for?
Olga says the mushrooms are good....well we will take your word for that Olga!
I prefer my biscuits thanks
Lets see who can get the most mud on them
I win
No you don't
She is a champion mud collector
Did I get it all off Morgan?
Come on Toby we are going now
1st Aug
Look everybody we have visitors
Quick lets go and say hello
Yes on you go but your not getting my sun lounger
Its Vil and Jim
Move over Morgan it's my sub bed
Get off Indi you will break it.
Well you get down then it won't hold the two of us
No I am not getting off it. I had it first
Madam won....again!
She was soon back inside for a cuddle though
So was I ....well who cares about the sun lounger we have nice soft beds in here
and I love big hugs from our visitors
Toby would rather cuddle dad, he is a big softy
and he adores his mum too.
Vil and Jim have come to see the puppies
but we think there was a plot to kidnap one
So Morgan was put on watch
She made sure there was nobody hiding up jumpers.
The puppies are safe in their crate out in the sunshine
McD is tired out with all his running around
Maggie is just a typical female and has lots to do
We all go out for a run together
Mother and son...can you see the resemblance?
Wait for us you two
We have been up to the pond and back
Do they ever slow down?
Just as well this is a big pond
Come on then race you to the top
one two three go...
Nobody ran with him
Mum has the biscuits today
Ok back to the run
Morgan how did you get so dirty
If I lie down here nobody will see me and I can frighten them
Where has Indi gone?
Boo! Oh Indi you gave me a big scare.
Sorry Morgan but it was funny.
Time for a cool dip
Toby has used up all the water again
I didn't get much!
Now if the sun would just come out to dry us all
Thanks for our walk Vil and Jim see you both soon
28th July
Looks like Morgan is not going to get much peace on this walk
I don't want to play chase Indi leave me alone
Hey Morgan are you not coming in the water is lovely today
Did anybody bring me a towel?
Come on Morgan we are waiting for you
You can wait I am not playing with boys
Now where is she off too?
I love my daddy I am his special boy
we are all special
Mummy's boys
Who's mummy's favourite boy?
Me isn't it mum!
Wait till I wipe this kiss off my nose dad
Toby get back a bit we can't see mum
Morgan you look like you forgot to put your teeth in
What do you mean mum?
Peace! those boys can be such a pain
Spoke to soon here they come!
Come on Morgan play with me
Ok just once then
grrr grrr grrr
ok boys that's enough leave me alone or I will set dad on you
I will chase Toby instead then
Yeh, that will be right
This is where we hit mum and she fell against a tree!
That's her got another bruise then!
Hide Toby she will beat us up!
Pigs will fly first...
where are they then?
I am not that stupid mum!
Come on lets chase Morgan again
Don't bother yourselves boys.
I am going for a dip in the pool
Good idea Morgan
Leads on ! Time to go.
23rd July
Saturday
morning and we are going to Leeds show, let us out then mum
We only had 100 miles to go and then disaster the van broke down
They needed a big lorry to take us home 124 miles away!
But the breakdown service were excellent and took great care of us
Watch we don't fall out dad
We got home at 12.30 am , loaded the Range Rover and headed off again
Our judge was John Lewington from Australia here he is with Phil (Marlaw Hounds)
Toby
laughs at everything...and Torin wanted out of the rain.
Toby was as good as gold for his daddy!
and so was Torin for his mum
but it was Susan who beat us all today taking a second with Ralph
Well done Susan, you deserved it.
never mind Toby we still love you.
right now it's mum and Rainbow's turn
Rainbow is such a pretty girl we all adore her
there were 11 other girls in the ring so we had time to relax
Rainbow you don't have time to sleep.
We took 2nd to Anne's CC winner
Hazel and Anne took the CC's well done girls well deserved winners
Can we go home now I am tired
Dad take me home I hate the rain
The sun came out for our picnic and Toby is happy again
Torin and Briagh want to join in
Rainbow and me are happy to look on we know we will get something nice
but dad makes me stand first
right dad let me go get that picnic
Rainbow is on the mooch
she knows Susan is a soft touch
she's not the only one!
Ralph has had a lovely day out he is such a good boy
Time to head home
Bye Uncle David
Bye Uncle Chris
ok can we go now
16th July
On Saturday we went out for a run.... all 10 of us
at least there is plenty of room for us all to run together up here
but being the best of friends we stick together
Megan cannot resist the mud. she just does not change
We have to wait for the old one's!
Janet got mum a birthday cake with 'you're old' on it!
but Janet doesn't have a website....and she is older!
She will get you back though mum.
If she remembers!
She won't forget!
Here they come the 'over the hill' gang.
I wonder if we will be as slow when we are that old.
Don't let Janet hear you she has the biscuits
They are in this pocket, I can smell them
Come on Indi my mum has biscuits
Have you lost something Penny?
There are no biscuits left Morgan.
Sky is having a great holiday
Toby is besotted with her
and so is Max!
Here we come
Oh it's you Rainbow I thought it was Toby...again!
Rainbow is always going off on her own doing her own thing
While we are all sniffing around together
Come on Indi lets go down to the swamp
We were just walking along when
What's that hiding in the long grass?
Mum help....
It's ok it was only Megan!
Is it safe to come out now Torin?
Hey somebody is missing from the picture?
It's me here I come
What is dad doing?
He is sitting on a branch having a rest! ( it's that age thing again)
Come on then lets walk on
We have to wait for dad and mum
A whole forest and you lot have to walk so close together!
Who's coming in for a dip?
A big pond and they all go in at the same spot!
That's mum soaked then Briagh!
Toby come and get your lead on son!
Oops wrong pack!
Muddy, tired out and very happy....and that is just us!
The dogs are happy too!
Penny wanted to make sure she was in the picture!
Heading home
This way dad
13th July
Run Rainbow the boys are coming
Come on Toby lets catch the girls up
Race you all to the pond
Hurry Megan we are going for a dip
Toby was first
He is never far from Sky's side
Unless there is a nice cold ditch full of water
The girls love the water too
Morgan was first up the hill
So where is my biscuit?
sorry dogs dad forgot them
ok we are out off here then
come back you lot I am sorry
we
were just kidding dad.
let's go back up and get our pictures taken
Megan is running around so we are watching her
Toby and Sky are ready to join in
Come on mum time to go
Hurry up mum
Hey Toby want to chase me?
No thanks Rainy I have run enough today
Wait for us dad
Where did everyone go?
Go on Sky have a dip
I don't like getting wet!
Not like Megan then!
leads on
Hide Morgan
He found us
Race you back to the van
Oops better not....
11 July
We are bored, what can we do?
psst puppies want an escape route?
What does that mean Toby?
Can we eat it?
no silly put you feet on the top off the box and roll out.
make sure no one is watching first
like this Toby?
Here I come
Freedom!!
this is great we can pee all over the room now!
whoops....mum says we have to use the papers.
Our very own soft toy play room. Thanks mum
9th July
Who can this be in our puppy box?
Here is another one!
Ha ha I know it is Shaun and Aimee
They have come to visit us
Pass me all my teddies Shaun please
Thank you for your visit it was lovely to see you
I think they liked the puppies
all of us are out together for a run
We are having a great time playing games
Follow the leader
Hide and seek...where did Sky go?
Here she is (Toby is in love)
Where did Toby go?
Sardines!
Leapfrog
Morgan is great at this game
Charades
Megan was 'donkey' from Shrek
Morgan was 'Ghost
Sky and Toby did the Deerhunter!
Then we had a fun run
Run Rainbow
A well deserved rest
Rainbow and me have run off again!
then there was two (and dad)
I love this place it is great to play in
we all have a good time together
the girls wait for us to catch up
Here we come
Just dad to catch up now
Ok we are all together lets go
What was the point of that?
Sky and Toby stay close together
he is always whispering in her ear
Who could resist that smile?
Me! get lost Toby!
This way everybody
Where is Morgan going?
Here she is, she lost her way in the long grass
Silly girl ha ha
Toby and Sky play in the ditch
a last game of chase
Double ended dogs?
no Megan and Rainbow fetching a stick!
Come on in the water is lovely
This is nice and cool after all that running
A quick spin dry
Leads on everybody
Lets go home
4th July
Meet Sky she is here on holiday
She is learning to do things the Bribiba way
First of all you get a free haircut
Are we next?
a soft bed with a teddy thrown in
Doesn't she have pretty ears now that we can see them
Sky is happy and settled already
Next we go out for a lovely walk just girls together
Megan is glad of the freedom away from the puppies
The girls are all getting on well with Sky
Especially Rainbow who thinks it's great to have someone her age to play with
Megan and Morgan just watch
as the youngsters have a game of chase
They stop for a picture
Come on Sky lets run again
Wait girls we have lost mum
No we haven't she is hiding again!
Rainbow has been in the ditch!
Sky went in too!
and Megan will need a wash before she goes in with the puppies!
The girls have a dip in the clean water of the pond
Sky finds a nice clear spot all to herself
Our turn now
Hey dad the girls have been up here.
I can't see them
I can't hear them
Can you ?
They must have gone home without us
It is much more peaceful without them
It won't be if they hear you saying that Toby!
It wasn't me I never said a word
If I keep my eyes shut they won't see me.
Hi mum I didn't see you there
Follow me dad
Oh Toby you are going the wrong way
Come on it's this way son
are you sure dad?
hmm...no not really!
I know, if we follow the girls scent we will get home
Good idea, just don't tell them or we will never live it down!
I got something right!
Look there is the van! I did it!
I won't tell him if you don't!
29th June
No we are not flooded it's the pond
Sorry England but it's our turn for the sun
and we are making the most of it
after the rain there is always a beautiful Rainbow
Happy wolfhounds
We are a bit drier today
Yesterdays walk was wet but it kept the midges off us.
The won't get Morgan she is to fast!
So is Toby
daddy's boy!
Dad and boy!
xxxxxxxxxxxxx
I got a big kiss from my daddy
hey! I don't believe it look at this!
Mum is having her picture taken
Not often that happens
So we all stood nicely for her...except Morgan who is off again!
Come on lets go back for mum
It's ok she's coming
The grass is really long it almost hides Toby
Watch you don't fall in mum!
Rainbow is splashing me!
Leave some for tomorrow Toby!
Come on then leads on everybody
25th June
Meet Karen and Brian in Scotland on holiday
They are from Kansas and have 3 wolfhounds
bet their dogs are not as fat as Harry!
He loves visitors
So do the girls
everyone wants a hug....sorry Karen
and Toby has to give a 'Toby hug'
Brian wanted to get a hug
he got more than he bargained for!
But we think he liked our group hug
Poor Karen got a 'Toby hug' too.
I was a good girl I have manners.
Toby just loves people
The puppies slept through it all
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The rain has stopped so we are out for a run
Hey Toby come up here and see the view
Oh yes I can see the mountains
right enough of that lets run
good idea wait for me
Rainbow is in the ditch!
Come on you lot, bet you can't catch me
This is what we love best
running in the hills
chasing Rainbow's
getting covered in mud!
and getting soaked
It makes us smile
Much better than a dog show
Last one down the hill is a rotten egg.
How are you all wet again Rainbow?
She was in the ditch again
I think there is a squirrel about dad
I can hear it
but I can't see it... can you?
Yes look he is up there.
Come on down squirrel
He won't come down lets go
Look out mum
Where is everyone
here dad we are playing chase
Well wait for me
Run Rainy
Here comes the mud monster!
That was not funny
Well blame mum she writes the captions!
We have to wait on the old one's!
Cheek we can outrun you two any day
Noses up everyone
Scenting the wind
That blew the cobwebs away!!
Come on mum lets go up the hill again
Ok follow us then
Lots of nice scents here.
I think this was where a fox has been.
which way did he go then?
I can smell fox in here
No sorry it was Toby!
he was behind me.
Follow the leader.
Look what I have found.
What is it Rainbow?
It's a ...a....I don't know.
It was a moth Rainbow.
yuck.... well I am out of here.
She is being silly!
Well it might get me!
Run Rainbow it's coming!!!
It can't move dad sat on it!
Our dad is so brave.
chase me Toby
ok but I want to get the water out of my ears first
Now what is he doing?
Just leave him Rainbow he will catch up
Come up here Toby get your picture taken
Not like that you silly boy
Look this way Toby
Oh never mind just cut him out mum!
24th June
Tails up! I am out for a run with mum and...
Toby.....
Penny...
Max is here too so that means...
Briagh and Torin must be out with Janet
dad's not here he was at Blackpool show
and Rainbow was with him so I don't have anyone to play with
Morgan won't play with me.
Don't even think about it Toby!!?
Come and have a biscuit Toby
No you can't have them all!
Now where has he gone?
Torin doesn't want to play chase either
He says he is all grown up and doesn't play chase anymore
I will play at being grown up too
Look I didn't chase Penny
This is boring being grown up....
Just look at that stupid dog now!
Running in circles chasing himself!!
He's not with me I don't know him.
and he fell in the mud!
at least he goes for a wash
Leave some water for us Toby
We had a lovely walk
and Morgan has forgotten about Toby being silly
21st June
Mum, Morgan and Toby are jumping on their beds!
Morgan quick stop mum's here!
It wasn't me mum it was Toby
Yeh Yeh blame me...
at least my Rainbow is a good girl.
and my new babies are very well behaved
they are getting so big
Little Midge is doing well and now weighs over 2lbs
These two weigh over 4lbs
12 days old
19th June
Barry came to visit and Toby was first to say hello...as usual
He heads of to the goodie cupboard
He brought some tripe sticks, yummy
Go get them boys
Go get it yourself!
What's he doing mum?
Don't throw them Barry we don't do fetch.
Quick he has gone for more.
Monster pup or what
Miss Piggy almost 4lbs!
She is so sweet
and fat!
see the difference!
She makes a good pillow though
1st little boy
Camera shy!
Sleepy boy
Night night puppies
14th June
We are at Three Counties show
Rainbow waits patiently while I am in the ring
Now I am waiting for her! I got a third today.
There
are lots of pretty girls in her class so it might take time
The class is spilt in two
so the girls all have to wait
And as usual they get bored waiting and do what wolfhounds do best
Then the heavens open and down comes the rain
Rainbow stands perfectly she doesn't mind getting wet and she got third as well.
Can we go shopping now mum?
There are lots of nice things to buy here
Look Rainbow lets take them to that stall
This is a great place
We like fudge
and fussing
Then it's back in the car for the seven hour trip home.
At least we don't have to drive
We had a great time here it is a lovely show
and while we were away the puppies got bigger! Thanks to Janet for looking after
them.
09 June
What is all the fuss about?
We have new brothers and a sister
So while Morgan and I lounge around as usual
and Toby does his own thing..as usual
Megan is busy looking after the new arrivals.
The two males are at the back
Megan is a great mother and the pups are getting fat.
and Rainbow keeps her company
Best leave now and let her rest......
05/06/07
Meet Digby, he is a show dog and attends our classes
Digby is a Dandy Dinmont..cute isn't he.
But not as cute as Rainbow
Dad runs the class and Rainy demonstrates for him
But she prefers to sit with Briagh and watch from under a chair.
They can laugh at the dogs having to do the training
Look Rainbow here come Digby again
He can smile too.
26th May
We are off to Stirling castle
Are we there yet?
Lewis went with us too.
He is from Liverpool
we just hope he is strong!!
But Uncle Pat waits close by just in case
Stirling Castle
This is Michael he is a friend of ours
We got lots of attention as usual
Uncle pat bought us an ice-cream
We liked them...but they are a bit cold.
Not easy biting into one
Toby managed to lick his
But I just didn't get the hang of it.
Nearly done
This is good dad...
There all finished
Mum and Uncle Pat with Toby sitting on the castle wall
Now we are off to the Falkirk Wheel
Can we have another Ice-cream?
Mum where is this wheel thingy?
It's behind you Toby!
dad what is it for?
The canal boats sail in and get lifted up to the top of the hill Toby.
We said hello to the kids in the park and Toby told them about the wheel
We had a great day... come back soon Lewis your our pal.
21st May
We had a great run on Saturday
Toby loves the hills to play on
Nobody bothers him up here and he can run all day
We can all do the things wolfhounds love best
Jumping in muddy ditches!
Exploring every blade of grass
making sure we have every bit of mud on us we can, before we go home!
Then washing it off again.
and spin drying.
a nice leisurely stroll...not often that happens with those two!
While dad practices standing me
Left leg back a bit Indi!
How do I look now Morgan?
Great! now come on.
Toby and Rainbow get ready to race
Rainbow wins!
Time to go
well maybe when Toby decides to stop drinking ALL the pond water
We are ready mum
here he comes...last as usual
Next Day....
Shona holds onto us at the SKC
We look a bit cleaner and tidier today!
Torin,
Ralph and Rainbow are here too and all were placed.
Both Rainbow...
and Morgan look worn out after their showing ( results on our show page)
13th May
Poor Meesha is lost without DD
at least the girls are keeping her company
and Harry too!
6th May
Rainbow and me are out together
and here come the Maltman gang!
Janet had a pocket full of biscuits but Penny pinched most of them in the car!
Rainbow and Briagh get one each
but the boys have to share the last one
Rainbow wants to play her favourite game...chase the stick
There she goes.
Indi loves running with her
Come on Janet throw it please please please!
Go on then fetch
Oh no! I Don't do 'fetch'
Everybody has a good run
Torin and Indi head for the pond
Come on lets get washed before supper
30th April
Bye ducks we are going visiting today
we can't say we will miss you Morgan!
Rainbow and I have come to visit....
Brian and Marion
Tara is really pleased to see us.
She wants to show us Artnie her son
Rainbow pretends to be shy
Then Marion brought out tea and cakes
Can I have a biscuit please... (my daughter has manners)
Here you are Rainbow
Morgan licked all the sugar out of the bowl! (my sister doesn't )
and Ailidh tried to drink all the milk! (Neither does my other sister!)
Rainbow stands for dad
Ailidh stands for Brian
Morgan gets back in the shade...Scotland has fabulous weather!
Back home with the family( Rainbow is on the sofa)
Where did you go Morgan?
That's not fair we got left at home
You needed you beauty sleep Megan!
23rd April
The Torteval gang were waiting for us when we arrived at the IWH Club Show
Toby in the ring with dad...they didn't win this time
Indi says hello to Branigan
Me and my dad in the ring
I was as good as gold and won first place.
Dad lets me sit on his knee.
Then we are back in the ring for the line-up
Darcy rests before her class
She is a very pretty girl, but didn't win either.
The wheaten bitch is our sister, Shannon, A Harry Potter girl, she took a vhc.
Sacha wins a vhc with Wendy
and mum was happy to see all the Torteval gang again....
Here we are at Guys...chilling out before the drive home in the morning
It's Toby's first time here and he can't believe the size of his bed.
You are not getting to sleep on the bed Toby, it's all mine!
Come on Indi up you get.....
Mum says none of us are sleeping on the bed....
Toby loves the canal.
He stops to admire the scenery
sniff the daffodils
and water them!
Come on mum hurry up we want to go and play in the river
Indi has found a Great Dane
Toby is desperate to say hello
Hello gorgeous
Say hello nicely Toby
You have no manners boy.
Didn't like her that much anyway
Hey , they let me off my lead....and I didn't fall in the canal.
Come on Toby run... there is the river!
OOOh it's cold dad
but it tastes great
and it will cool you down after our run
come on Toby leave some for later
This is fun
Why don't you help me drink it all
Ok Toby move over a bit.
There is still lots left
You won't be able to drink all that son.
We are drip-drying now!
But how will you get back over the water?
Like this!
so much for drying off!
I have to dry all over again!
Leads on then boys
no way.... I am off again
Oh oh busted!
Time to go boys
Yes looks like rain!
Look Toby those poor ducks are getting wet.
dad help them they have fallen in the water!
Now we are all wet again.
but at least the ducks don't mind the rain
and we are back at the hotel
heading for the van
bye boys....
18th April
Here I am with my Aunty Susan at the show
It is a lovely morning....
Torin and Briagh were in plenty of time,
so was Ralph and Chris.
They took a fourth in Post Grad
Here they are in the ring
Toby was a star....he is such a good boy he took 2nd in post grad
Mum and me in the line up....we won the Limit, but the best bit..
Our annual pig-out...I mean picnic...if Chris leaves us anything!
Come on Chris let us in
David can't wait to get in the queue!
and don't be fooled by Briagh...she is a great thief!
Chris struggles to carry his third plateful back to his seat!
You have got no chance Briagh!
No it's not a spring lamb...just Toby acting the goat!
Look out dad he will run you over!
He maybe a show dog but he's as thick as mustard
Unlike Briagh who managed to persuade Chris to feed her chicken.
How does she manage it Toby?
Stick with me Toby lets go get Chris to feed us....
Take us back dad
He is a pushover for a pretty girl.
Here you are Briagh more chicken
Hello! I am here too!
My mum will feed me.
Later
Hoi! What about me?
Toby wants Chicken!
but Aunty Susan wants a hug first
Ok Chicken now....
Ralph practices his stand for next time....
Chris and Susan their sits!
14th March
My dad is taking me to dog classes
When are these lights going to change?
This is Lilly she liked me.
Look
mum this is what happens when you bath a wolfhound...they shrink!
I am not a wolfhound I am a West Highland x Yorkshire Terrier.
Ha ha ha
So you think that was funny do you?
Lets kiss and make up!
Harley and me are best buddies now
Hey she's pretty who's that ?
That is Poppy Toby, now come on lets get the class started
Harley and Casey are keen to learn
Sit Poppy
Hey Harley...where are you going?
Home Toby.... see you next week
11th March
Bye Toby we are off to Cruft's
Morgan gets her head down in the hotel
Next day at Cruft's we just chilled out and looked good!
Here I am in the ring with my dad
and Morgan, who doesn't have a care in the world
She was as good as gold, but didn't get placed this time
Rainbow gets a third in a class of 11
and later relaxes at our favourite hotel
Next morning she has a great run with Briagh
They had a great time chasing each other
Investigating puddles
Briagh followed Rainbow
Then they swapped!
Torin and the others joined them
Posing for pictures outside 'Guys'.
Me with Uncle David and Aunty Janet
then we went for a walk along the towpath
Watch you don't fall in Torin
Hey Indi this water taste's nice.
So it does Torin, but boy is it hard to reach!
Briagh and David under the bridge
We have to wait for them, they stopped to talk to someone
Come on you two.
Torin you should try the water in the river it is lovely and cool.
Rainbow and Morgan have a dip
Briagh and Rainbow are water babies!
Just like their mother!
Come on Morgan this is fun!
We had a super time in the river
Splashing around like puppies
The water was quite deep here
But I kept my tail dry!
Look out here comes Briagh!
'Playtime'
The girls wait for us to catch up
We were looking at the boats
That was a super walk
Time to head for home
Nice to get back to our own beds!
6th March
Toby and me don't know which way to run
but Morgan being a female knows exactly what she wants.
I am practicing my show stand, what do you think?
This is why Toby is not going to Cruft's! ( He did qualify)
He is so full of silly nonsense, but we all love him to bits.
He doesn't give us any peace....chase me chase me!]
and we do...most of the time
well who could resist that face
here I come Toby
we have such a great time together
and we keep mum fit.
though we need a bit of a break now and again
Hang on we've got to chase Toby again!
That should keep him happy for a few minutes
have you had enough yet?
No chance come on lets go
Ok Toby lead the way son.
he is such a happy boy
never a bit of bother from him
yes he is Indi, he is always pinching things
He pinched mums gloves and chewed them
then there was a loaf of bread last night.
well they left it out in the kitchen I thought it was mine.
The worktops are not there for you to help yourself Toby
Says Morgan the biggest thief of all!
Now what is she up to?
Waiting for you two to chase me now come on
'The stand off'
Morgan looks away at Toby
so I hide
Oh no Toby has seen me!
but Morgan hasn't
Toby told her where I was!
spoilsport!
well I didn't know why you were hiding!
they have both gone...wonder were they are
Boo!
Dad were are you?
Ha ha I was hiding behind you son
That was funny
Toby quick come over here, Morgan has spotted a deer.
what's a deer dad?
its something to chase but it has gone now.
ok then I will chase Morgan instead.
hi mum do you want a cuddle ?
and a big wet kiss?
Hugs from everybody
Morgan ...isn't she so pretty
ahhh..it's a dogs life!
see you all at Cruft's
5th March
Here we are at the show in Edinburgh on Sunday
Rainbow gets a practice outside
She took a second to me
Briagh pretty as a picture, took a third
Janet works hard with her
and she stands perfectly, but is still shy with the judge
My turn
Making my dad run!
Right mum lets get in there.
This is me, first and best in group
Look out Cruft's here I come
22nd Feb
'Rain who cares'! look out forest here I come
We are just so excited we love to run
That is enough of that running lark!
Look out mum here I come
What was the point of jumping the stream them walking in it Toby?
Is this a 'Rain dance'
No just Toby annoying Morgan...again!
Here mum you look all wet!
Where are they going?
Wait for me
Here I come Morgan... slow down a bit!
She didn't wait on me.
Here Toby I am waiting on you
Thanks Dad
Mum! I want to ask you something
I am all wet now, can you make the rain stop mum?
Toby you got wet standing in the ditch!
Look at him he is mad!
Ouch Morgan that hurt!
Look mum she stood on my paw!
Right that's it boy I am gonna get you!
You told on me and I got a row.
I am not playing with you go away.
She is a grumpy young lady today.
no I am not...I have a piece of grass stuck in my teeth..look!
ha ha ha
That's better
I am soaked through can we go to the pond for a swim now?
The water is lovely and clear, I can see the bottom.
Not after Toby jumped in it wasn't!
ha ha ha
Where did Morgan go?
She is up the hill here Toby
Look up there!
Don't tell him Indi I am hiding!
He won't see me if I stand very still behind this twig!
Oh no here he comes
Where is she dad I can't see her!
I will hide in here he won't catch me
Morgan is going to miss her swim
Where is she now?
I don't know son, we will just have to wait on her
Here she comes now Toby
Thanks for waiting on me boys
Drip drying!
Come on then Toby lets get you home and dried
I hope you are not going to bath me again mum!
I don't need a bath I am suppose to smell!
Leads on then
Time to go.
17th Feb
It's
playtime
Morgan tries to sneak up on me
Boo!
What a fright Indi I didn't know you where there!
Toby and Rainbow charge around the garden
Then all the nonsense starts
It is all good fun
At least Rainbow thinks it is.
and I just love silly games, I am still a big puppy really.
a break for lunch
a bit of a snooze
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Time to get up again everybody
a sing-song
Then off we go again....
any chance of a cuddle mum?
16 Feb
Rory and Beth's daddy sent us these pictures from the show....they make us
look like giants.
You are giants, silly dogs!!
11/02
Here we are at Rutherglen show, dad bought us treats
Wonder if there is a wolfhound pen?
No we will just have to sit in a drafty hallway.
Still we had a laugh and we were all dressed for the cold
So are we going to get one of those treats then Bill?
Look what happens to greyhounds when you wash them Briagh.
Don't listen to him lass it was a whippet!
I knew that!
You are funny Bill.
Now I want you to stand nicely in the ring Indi
For a sea biscuit I will jump through hoops!
How much longer do we have to wait?
Well I may as well sit down for now
Oops I don't think Pauline wanted me to sit on her knee!
Sorry Pauline I didn't mean to hurt you
Lynne has a girlie chat with Morgan
So now Morgan is wearing pink, it is nearly valentines day and she is looking
for a dogfriend
Rainbow can't wait to go into the show
Come on then... that is us being called.
it's show time and we all line up
First the Borzoi's have to run there are 18 dogs in this ring.
Morgan gets a helping hand from Pauline
Mum stands Rainbow, who stands better facing me.
Morgan stands quietly for the judge
and runs beautifully for mum.
Briagh and Janet
Briagh stand.
This way Rainbow
Stand dad!
What a handsome boy I am!
This is not how to stack a dog!
Indi was first and reserve in the group....my camera no longer works so no more pictures for now.
We must apologize to everybody who got a hug from Toby. He walks up behind
people sitting in chairs and puts his head on their shoulder and hugs
them.....he just loves people.
My Toby....isn't he adorable.
04/Feb
Janet has brought the pack out for a walk
First stop is the pond
Then the ditch...Morgan just loves the smell of fox!
She is always on the look out for him
Toby that is not a fox, it is Penny!
Quick run it's biscuit time!
How come Toby is always first in the queue?
Briagh waits patiently
No she doesn't, she almost knocked Janet down.
Right then lets move on
Yes Morgan I am following you
Toby hides from Penny.....he thinks!
Running together
Then a bath before bedtime.
29th Jan
Me and Torin with the pack on our run
Penny thinks she is a wolfhound
Follow the leader..whoever that is!
Toby is in front nobody wants to follow him!
He went into the ditch and it is full of water!
Here comes Torin
Followed by Toby
Lets stop for a breather Morgan
Can I have one as well Indi?
Yes Toby wait there!
Where is this breather then?
Never got one so I am off again
Careful Penny I nearly fell over you.
Did anyone remember the biscuits?
I will wait here for mine
Look! Janet had them in her pocket.
Me first.. me first!!
Here's yours Penny
Toby have you had enough?
I didn't know there was more!
Well time to move on I suppose
Wait Indi we want a picture with Vilma she has come to visit us
Vilma would like a wolfhound...or two!
Lakeland terriers are nice too!
No they are not they trip you up!
Especially you shorty!
At least I have a brain!
Ok you two that's enough
Who wants a chase?
I have to wait on everybody catching up
Come on Morgan hurry up
Briagh and Max are already down in the swamp
Here I am
I'm here too dad
The pond is iced over
We can't get a drink
How do we get water?
Morgan will jump on it
Break the ice Morgan
That's better thanks
She is the only one that will do it!
Leads on
Don't sit next to Rainbow Janet...feet off
You won't get peace...that hurt
Now she's done it! You are a naughty girl!
Megan is much better behaved...and Rainbow
She wants to spill Jim's coffee
Don't be fooled Jim she is a little monkey
Rainbow get down....that was a Morgan special!
All is forgiven.
Harry likes you Jim.
Megan knows how to behave and sits quietly with Vilma
26th Jan
Toby and Indi are in the vet hospital giving blood. Toby was not needed today but
he will be back.
Hey dad we can start a new trend with our wristbands
Indi still finds time to pose!
See what you are missing Toby! This is the life.
He is a very happy boy surrounded by pretty girls
This is what he donated to save another dogs life. He is just so laid back about
it all.
Hey did you leave any for me?
We are so proud of our beautiful boy. Now Dennis our cat has also registered as
a donor.
News update ....The dog is doing very well and was able to be operated on after receiving blood from Indi.
Please get in touch with your hospital or vet and you too can help save a life
18th Jan
Morgan and Toby are out with me on a run
Look out Morgan here I come
Toby loves the water
none of us mind getting wet!
Toby jumps the stream
Hi Toby here we are.
We were hiding from you in the stream!
Come on you lot hurry up
Toby don't knock mum over!
You need to teach that boy some manners!
Toby is a mummy's boy!
He is still growing!
He has to duck down to be the size of his brother Paddy!! ( Sorry Helen just
kidding)!
This smells good!
Hi mum!
Toby can hear dogs barking miles away!
Off he goes!
but not far he realises no one else bothered!
Toby don't knock mum down!
This is me hiding from Morgan!
Then I am off like the wind
Nearly caught her
That is close enough Indi!
Toby is flying through the heather
That was great fun!
Slow down Toby look out!
Sorry mum!
Toby and me have another chase
Then he runs into mum again!
Are you all right mum?
Slurp!
There all better now.
What was that?
Here he comes again!
I will have to have a word with that boy!
He is a good lad really
He is off again
So is his dad!
Catch me then dad!
He's not fast enough!
Now what is he doing?
I don't see him Morgan
Here he is I found him!
Toby stay with Morgan and don't get lost
but while her back was turned he wandered off!
Where is he now?
He went past here
He was in the long grass
I am hiding from them!
Toby saw me!
He is happy now
He loves his daddy
Wonder what's over there?
Toby and Morgan are very well behaved....not!
One last run before we go
everybody follow me
we're right behind you Morgan
not that close Toby!
Come on then lets get washed
This is the life!
Come on Morgan hurry up, it's time to go.
14th Jan
Happy birthday Aunty Molly in Wales xx
Molly and Enfys out for a stroll
Enfys
Molly
6th Jan 2007
Toby is happy he is out walking with all his friends
Up the hill everybody
They are all keeping together, they have a lot to catch up on
What did you get for Christmas Briagh?
Did you have a nice New Year Torin?
Hey Toby wait for me
Did anybody bring the biscuits today?
Yes Janet has some
Here's yours Indi
and yours Toby
Where's mine mum? Penny asks
and mine woofs Tara
Everybody got one
Indi and Torin ....still best buddies
Torin is my pal
He is a gentleman
So is Toby he is a good boy too, a bit thick but a good lad.
Briagh is so pretty she is silver and black
and fit as can be
Ailidh has not changed much in colour she is silver and cream
You can just see the silver down her back
Rainbow is muddy coloured...as usual!
a dip in the pond soon cleans her up
Toby, Briagh and Rainbow with Janet...
Briagh says....Rainbow is still a muddy brown colour
Time for tea!!