Well we measured Shadow yesterday. We measured me too, but for different reasons! Anyway, with Shadow there are three possibilities. Firstly, my Mistress is useless at measuring dogs and got it wrong last time. (Please don\u2019t rule that one out, we aren\u2019t that great at standing still!). Secondly, Shadow is getting fat and needs to do more exercise (I wouldn\u2019t rule that one out either, but don\u2019t tell her I said that, she wouldn\u2019t take it very well). Thirdly, she has gained a centimetre round her waist because something exciting is happening inside. If she were to be pregnant she would be no more than two and a half weeks gone, so it is a bit early to really expect any change. Our Mistress says it will be more meaningful over the next week and hopefully Shadow will get plenty of exercise in that time so it won\u2019t be down to inactivity.<\/p>\n
I was measured for an altogether different reason. I\u2019m definitely not pregnant, but am going to have a coat. I know I\u2019m a mountain dog and should be used to the cold and normally it doesn\u2019t bother me, but when I come out of swimming and am still a bit wet and then go into the cold outside it comes as a big of a shock to my aging limbs. I found it interesting that I need the same size as a greyhound. Clearly it is recognition of my athletic physique.<\/p>\n
Having been swimming, at least I got to sit in front of the fire while Ari and Shadow went for their walks. It made swimming seem worth it, not to have to go out in the cold.<\/p>\n
You would not believe the number of enquiries our Mistress is getting at the moment for Entlebucher puppies. I think we must be becoming better known in this country. Just while we were swimming yesterday she had two email enquiries arrive. Obviously not everyone goes on to join the waiting list for one of us, not everyone is that patient, but it\u2019s almost becoming a full time job just answering all the enquiries.<\/p>\n
Alfie\u2019s Diary \u2013 the Book is available at Amazon UK –https:\/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/dp\/B00583ZGSA<\/a><\/p>\n You can find short stories to read at www.alfiedog.com<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"