Another flattie

I came across another flattie yesterday at the waggon wash. I think this is only the second I have seen around home. We had great fun jumping in after sticks and getting very wet - ah, bliss!

This morning I had a message from Sari and Men in Black. There are some great photos there and a link to a Facebook group - flatcoats, so we've joined.

Buses

There is a strange phenomenon regarding flat-coated retrievers. You wait ages for one, then three come along at once! Just like buses! Here, I am playing with Sierra, my new friend from London who stayed with me in the Lakes. I also met Merlin for the first time there and the three of us had races on Coniston Water. Great fun.

Sierra & I always wanted to share the same stick or bottle as you can see in these clips below.

River Crake

Coniston Water at High Nibthwaite

Levers Water

FCRS Diamond Anniversary

I had an exciting day today. We went to the Flatcoated Retriever Society Diamond Anniversary meeting at Wishaw. We have never seen so many of my breed before, never mind in one place. I just watched and tried to make friends with as many dogs as possible. I even met another Dexter my age - he was half a flatcoat. The best bit was when I was allowed to swim and retrieve a dummy from the fishing pond!

Sunday afternoon

Sunday afternoon is definitely a good time to meet more admirers, walking off their Sunday lunch. I met a lot of people and dogs on the way to the bluebells at Sheepcombe Brake and Lower Hazel. Some recognised me as a flat-coated retriever and reminded me that the breed is the 'Peter Pan of the dog world - they look eternally youthful and are always playful' - see www.flat-coats.co.uk. I can't argue with that!

Newbury again

I had another great time at Daisy's. I met the first flat-coated retriever since leaving Lambourn and it was liver-coloured (in Newbury). I went for a walk on Snelsmore Common, one of Daisy's favourite places and I can see why.