On October 21st I notices “growth” in Alfie’s muzzle.

I wrote about it in my Finnish blog and through FaceBook (my feeds are published there too) I got so many replies to my concern (thank you all). Many said it is just a teenage spot and also a vet commented about it saying it could be that or something called “histiosytooma” in Finnish. She asked me to follow up.

Finally today I notice it is vanishing. I’m so glad.

As flatties are so sensitive to have a cancer, I am very worried about the extra growths. Even I have had flatties since 1988 this was the first time I learned about teenage spots in dogs. My girls never had those.

Today’s walk was in Pamber Heath.  A piece of common land on the North Hampshire border.  The milky sunlight & the autumnal colours were lovely.  At 14 degrees centigrade the weather mild. 

With the clocks changing our chances of getting a good run in the forest are diminishing.  These walks are becoming fewer & are therefore a big treat.

Last weekend I went to visit Tony Grimes & Baxter’s and Eddie’s ancestors, Guinness, Bailey, Jade and Bonnie.  Bonnie made me feel right at home giving me cuddles & letting me meet the Belsud puppies.  Below are a few pictures.

Yes Finley the belligerent had destroyed the kitchen and the Bosch washing machine.  See  the pictures and smile.:-).

I Finley the innocent, well almost, would like to suggest that come Feb I will be a doggy citizen of absolute moral & behavioural respect.  Plus, this is a really big plus. Mummy, Michelle, & big brother Baxter Boy love me. J  

A dear friend and a great dog has been lost.

We are so sorry for you lost Anna and Ramin. A big hug from as.

Rest in peace dear Friend.

Flippe 23/8/2002 - 21/10/2009

The boys were taken to the office on Tuesday. Not inside the office building of course but they waited in the car while I was having 1.5 hour meeting with my boss.

After that they met Marja shortly in the parking area. Marja has also a flat coated retriever and she hasn’t seen boys since we moved to the country side.

Then we went to see my nephew Aleksi and took him for a walk. He had his cycle so I end up running/jogging most of the time. Sometimes very fast because some short periods Alfie was drawing him. Aleksi was so happy about it.

It was also good exercise for my boys: “city jogging” on a leash.

Eddie, Aleksi, Alfie