I\u2019m feeling very sorry for myself and have a very sore bottom. I\u2019ve now had an upset tummy for four days. It is improving, but very slowly and not to the point where I can stop wondering when I shall next have to make a run for it. Our Mistress has been very attentive and I only have to call and she\u2019s running to the back door to open it for me. To be fair, she is aware that if she doesn\u2019t fun she will have a great deal of cleaning up to do and isn\u2019t all that keen on the job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019m still on probiotics which are definitely helping. Today is going to be harder as our Mistress is out for much of the day, but I\u2019ll tell you about that in a minute. She has promised to come back at intervals, but it will mean I can\u2019t just call her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Today is actually a very important day for our breed. It is the breeding test day. Dogs who want to join the breeding programme have to take a number of tests to make sure they are suitable. We take it all very seriously. Not only do we have to have a number of health tests, but we are judged on whether we have a suitable character and whether we look like an Entlebucher in every respect. And I do mean every! You would be amazed at the level of detail. To be fair, the most important is that physically we would be fit for the original purpose we were bred for, herding cows. That\u2019s more about being well muscled and being fearless, but still a good family dog.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I\u2019ve never had to do the test, but if it weren\u2019t for my legs I might have done quite well. Mum says there is something wrong with my mouth, which is why I leave a trail of water when I drink, but she says that wouldn\u2019t go against me too much. I shall never find out! Of course, my Mum (Shadow) had to do all the tests, before she could have me and she did all right.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Have a lovely Saturday<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Aristotle<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u00a9 2018 Rosemary J. Kind<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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