Last but certainly by no means least is my long-suffering husband, Brian. Considering he didn't ever grow up with animals, he is doing very well to now live with 14 Golden Retrievers! (He tells me that he loves his life here with the dogs and me, and says he most certainly isn't long-suffering, and wouldn't change it for the world which is nice to know!) Brian is a tremendous support to me with all I am endeavouring to achieve with my dogs.

He took early retirement in 2006 after working for 38 years for the same employer, and just works part-time now for Traveline Southwest doing the accounts and statistics - I don't think he has ever worked as hard as he does here at Barnsgold though - so we recently purchased a second-hand lawn tractor and trailer, which should make life a whole lot easier for him!

 Brian is a Cornwall League Cricket Umpire, and is already looking forward to the 2010 cricket season, but is enjoying umpiring the Indoor League in the meantime. As well as enjoying cricket, Brian is a long serving member of the Burraton Male Voice Choir (and is their secretary),  Serves at St Nicholas & St Faith Church, and is on the P.C.C. He is also an Election Officer in Plymouth when required.

We have built, and continue to build and maintain many areas together around the property, in an attempt to make everything the best it can be for the dogs - I must stress though that we don't use kennels here as we want our 'family' with us, as they are companion dogs, and not suited to kennels. More recently Brian has had to do a lot of this work on his own due to my ongoing health problems. I am extremely grateful for all Brian's help, support, and hard work, and wish him a very happy, successful and enjoyable 2010 cricket season, as do all the dogs! They said if any fielders are required just give them a shout - they have been practising hard!

 Enjoy the 2010 season Umps - when it eventually arrives in April x