Hamish @ 6 Months!

As recently promised, for lovers of BTs here is a short update on Hamish, whom we received as a puppy in November 2011.

Hamish was a wee chap when we got him, and here he is now!

Not such a wee chap now!

Inevitably, love them - feed them - exercise them - and this is what they grow into. By the way, he hasn't finished growing yet. Looking at the size of his paws he has a little way to go.

Today, Ellie was out visiting so Hamish and I had a sunny New Forest to explore without big sis. This was the first time he would have been out on a solo mission, and we were intrigued to see what he would make of it.

Hmmmmm, Ellie who?

Well, being the well-brought up chap that he is, Hamish was fine. He kept very close to me and was responsive to commands. He was well-treated as a reward, mind, but a pleasure to walk with. There were some social encounters with dogs, people and horses, all of which passed off without incident.

Me and my shadow!

Borders are a fantastic breed. They have very good "engines", and can adapt to either lots of or very little exercise without batting an eyelid. Another point in their favour is that the breed hasn't been - how shall I put this - spoiled by selective breeding. See pictures of the breed from 100 years ago and you'll know what I mean. A working dog that still works well, no health issues or defects, and generally a lovely temperament.

Eager to stay in dad's good books :-)

Anyway, keeping this short as it's a lovely day and I owe Ellie a bike ride, one more picture of "H" as I like to call him, or "wee Jock" as a certain Cornish/ Scottish gentleman christened him:

Wee? Wee? I'll show you....

Hamish, 6 months old, and doing very nicely. He is slowly calming down in temperament as he matures, and is delightful company. We are truly blessed with two such wonderful doggy companions.