In late October I had my first taste of life as a gundog with a trip to the Game Fair. I was much admired and met all sorts of people and animals. I met sheep and horses and donkeys, ferrets and chickens. I also got exposed to gunfire and was so unfazed by it all that I took a nap!
I also got a good look at Dock Dogs and my friend Tolly jumping into the lead. He jumped 20ft to win! I'm gonna have a go at this when I'm older.
I've been practising hard at all my training especially my retrieves and I'm getting pretty good now. It's really good fun!
In November and December we had snow. I love snow! Its brilliant! I didn't get it at first, and chased the flakes! That was a good game too! When it first started to really snow it was dark but I could have stayed outside for hours!
All the other boys love the snow too and we all played all the time. Mac loves snow as much as me and we had a great time mucking around chasing each other! Raif and I wrestled in the white stuff and Archie chased me too.
It was exhausting!
The snow melted and along came some new excitement. Christmas was a muted affair as a result of our loss but I loved it all the same and Uncle Dylan came to stay which was great. I am new to this Christmas lark but I really got into the spirit of it.
I got some great presents including an enormous Kong. I love getting the sausage out that Mummy stuffs inside it. Its a real challenge but I always manage!
After Christmas we had even more snow! It was so thick that I came in all balled up with snow caught in my fur. The humans then put my feet in warm water to melt it but to be honest nothing stops me!
I've now started my training in Working Trials. I've been told I'm a natural so I'm gonna give that a go too! I'm a really busy boy! Anyways gotta go; stuff to do! Oh and Happy New Year!
