Being a Keweras Golden - from their point of view!
Wednesday 2nd July 2008:
Hello, Maddie here - or Maddie-Kara as Our Mum calls me! Today was such a special day, as our friend Jess came up and my babies got to sit out in the sunshine with her for the very first time. They loved it out there, cuddling Jess and having their photo's taken by Our Mum. Mind you I wasn't far away , and kept a close eye on proceedings, as all good Mums should. Our Mum was very busy today poking around with some green things she calls plants - didn't look or smell very edible to me so I didn't get involved! Anyway, as you will discover in time, I am very possessive about the road outside our gate and kept guard all afternoon. That bloomin noisy thing with only two wheels went down today - I soon told him what I thought of that! Our Mum went out today and as I missed her so much, I jumped up on the bed in the whelping room, and scraped all the bedding up so I could get to Our Mum's pillow - that way I felt closer to her. I thought she would be cross when she came back, but she wasn't. I think she understands that I miss her. I was so pleased to see her that I nearly waggled my bottom off with delight, and even offered her my toy cow - which is my most favourite thing, in the whole world! Well folks, we'll catch up with you again tomorrow. In the meantime, sleep well and have happy puppy dreams! x x
Thursday 3rd July:
Hi there everyone - Chaz here. Our Mum said I could have a little bit of Keweras Knitter Knatter with you all today - so here I am. You'll never guess what....that Tamar has been showing off again. He's been racing around the field trying to look all macho to catch the eye of the girls. Thinks he's Actionman and James Bond all rolled into one. Well I've got news for him - I might not have sired any pups yet but you just wait - I'll show him all about being a superstud when I get the chance - those lovely ladies will be calling my name and worshipping the ground beneath my paws! Boy oh boy I can't wait...Mind you if they saw me in the state I was in today too often, they'd probably run a mile. Our Mum took us down to the exercise area in beautiful sunshine this morning, and within five minutes we were all drenched. I was so embarrassed to be seen looking like a drowned rat in front of my adoring females. I told Our Mum that my image is of the utmost importance, and that she must check the weather forecast in future to save my blushes. Anyway, I must get my beauty sleep now so I'll say goodnight. Catch you soon. Cassanova Chaz.
Sunday 13th July:
Hello, my name is Elsa.
I'm not one of the residents at Barnsgold, though I was born here. I stay here quite regularly - it's a bit of a madhouse at times - but I love it! You just never know what is going to happen next. Well, anyway, this weekend has been very busy. Connie and Ruby came to stay too and so it was a full house. I was a bit of a rascal as I chewed up Molly's tennis ball, and took the stuffing out of a few toys - but I don't think that was too bad compared to Ruby - she ate a television aerial! Maddie has been busy with her puppies again - two of them (Dexter & Isla) are going to their new homes next Saturday, and Barney Junior is staying until he's eleven weeks old, so his family can have a holiday before he arrives. The pups are loving their outdoor adventures more every day. They hide behind the plant pots thinking that no-one will see them, then start yapping and give the game away. Oh well when they're as mature and worldly as me, they'll have more brains. Maddie has also been busy with her usual fly catching, and she caught a huge spider too. She says it's because she's trying to save 'Our Mum' from them, but I know she is just showing off really. I'm off home in the morning, but I'm already looking forward to my next stay at Barnsgold. I'll write again next time I'm here. Till then take care and keep up with all the Keweras Knitter Knatter. Elsa x
Tuesday 29th July
Hello, Chaz here - you will never believe what happened today - I finally got the chance to prove to the world-and the lovely ladies (and those other two who think they're the bees knees) that I'm the man!! 'Our Mum' says I can have another go tomorrow -whooppee!! I knew it would be good but oh boy is that an understatement! Those ladies haven't lived yet -well apart from Tegan who now knows all about REAL stud dogs. I bet she's told the others about me and they are really jealous - all in good time girls - there's plenty of me to go around. Must get my beauty sleep now - I've got a busy day ahead. Catch you soon. Cassanova Chaz
Tuesday 5th August
Hi there everyone - Tegan here. I don't think you know me yet. I am the daughter of Tillie and Tamar - the one 'Our Mum' bonded with during my birth! She always says I'm the sweetest most loving dog in the world - aaahhh that's nice of her - she's quite nice herself! Well, anyway - I've been a bit of a floozy lately! Chaz and I have been having a great time together - we are both first timers at all this mating stuff, and boy do we love it! We can't wait to see each other, and we are determined to have some beautiful fluffy Keweras pups in October - so we are doing our best to achieve that - and loving it! 'Our Mum' is very proud of us both, as she was going to start Chaz on an experienced girl - but I surprised her and showed her I could do just as well.
The weather is so horrible at the moment, and we are all a bit fed up here at Barnsgold. We love lying out in the sun, but it just seems to be raining non-stop at the moment. 'Our Mum' says we weren't mating at all - we were doing a rain dance - she's so funny isn't she?! Well, I must go now as it will soon be my tea time - yum yum. I'll be in touch soon - Bye for now and think puppies! Love Tegan x
Monday 25th August
Hi everyone - Kizzi here - Sorry it's been a while since we wrote in our Knitter Knatter page - we have all been so busy with our relatives coming to stay over the summer - well if you can call it that! It seems to have rained continuously here at Barnsgold. Dad has been fed up because he hasn't been able to umpire many cricket matches, or get any work done outside for us. we are waiting for extensions to our outdoor yards, but it has just been too wet for dad to work. I have been busy looking after Tegan and Tekka, as they might be having puppies. I've had a litter so I am very experienced at all this now, and want to look after Tegan as she is a first timer. Tekka is being a pain as usual - she always has to make herself heard, and has such a shrill bark, it goes right through my head! She is more than a little tedious at times, but I put up with her 'cos I know that 'Our Mum' loves her a lot. We all get our cuddles every day, and we love that more than anything. I'm not having puppies this time round, so I'm just enjoying life - eating, playing, cuddling - you know the sort of thing. My sister, Tira, might have pups on her next season - I will have to take great care of her, because she's not had pups before. I am looking forward to being Aunty Kizzi.!! Well folks, I must settle down for my afternoon siesta now - it is all important for us healthy, happy and very beautiful girls you know! I will give you and update on Tegan - and the very irritating Tekka (if I must!) very soon. Take care. love Kizzi x
Wednesday 22nd October
Well - hasn't it been a long time since we had a chat! Kizzi asked me to update you with all the news - so here I am...We have been so busy at Barnsgold you know - we have the patter of podgy paws, and 'Our Mum' is SO busy. Tegan had six beautiful babies on 3rd October, but one was stillborn and 'Our Mum' was very upset about it. Tegan is a wonderful mum to her pups, and as for Chaz - well as if his head wasn't already big enough!! He thinks he's stud of the year now, and is boasting to everyone! We all make allowances for him because he's still young, and this is his first litter, but secretly we all hope he will stop boasting about his pups, as it's getting very annoying. Barney never boasts about his puppies and he's had loads of litters. As for Tekka, well yet again she didn't have any puppies, and 'Our Mum' is rather miffed by it. She says she is going to try Chaz with her next time - so I guess that will start him off with the old boasting again! Kizzi had a second season two months after her previous one, so she might now be having pups in December with a very handsome dog called Troy....we think she was jealous of Tegan having pups and wanted some of her own. We will let you know if she looks like she is expecting as soon as we know. In the meantime I must catch up on my beauty sleep, and will be back soon. Can't wait till it's my turn for pups as I just LOVE them to bits - and guess what - you're right - Chaz will be the dad! Bye for now. Lots of love Tillie xx