Murphy, the Winner of the Most Handsome Dog at Scruffts, Manchester heat

Well he is rather handsome isn't he. 

But we're a bit biased as he's part of the 

wellbalancedpup family

Meet Molly, chilling out at work at WCF

Spring is here: From Rose

Its really warm out today, the daffs are open and you can almost hear the grass starting to grow again. Scout and Lilly look ready for anything. All being well, this time next year or the year after, Lilly will be mated and we will be expecting our own spring puppies. But first its the round of health checks for her and we'll be spending this year looking for a healthy, happy and handsome mate for her.

Lilly has such a great temperament and she is the sort of dog that if she was your first you would think you were a great dog handler but actually she is simply a great dog. Sue Jones chose her for me from Annie's litter based on knowing me and having watched her from a tiny pup and she got the match just right. I will only mate her if I have a list of people I would be happy homing one of her pups with and if I find a dog that "is good enough". I feel rather like the potential mother in law from hell - no dog will be good enough for her unless they really come to scratch. But she is such a great dog that if we get it right I have no doubt she will have some great puppies who will bring as much joy to their owners as she has to me.

But before that comes the health checks, starting with hip scores, which to be honest i am a bit nervous about. I don't like the idea of her having a general anaesthetic unnecessarily. I have heard that you can have it done under a sedative in some places so perhaps i will investigate that. The bottom line there is no point looking for a mate for her unless her hip scores are good, so watch this space. Her dad, Fox, has a really low score and Annie too so all being well they should be good.

Squirrel's pups have opened their eyes

But you can't see that when they snuggle up together asleep! More pup pics coming soon on Mirks Blog.

Back home on the ranch

The geese went on holiday to Jonah's farm and spent the whole time grazing in the orchard with a rhea called Ricky acting as nursemaid to some new born lambs and their mums. They spent the night in the barn with the piglets and lambs for company!

Well I wasnt that pleased with the fact I was left at home while the rest of the crew went to Crufts but someone had to dog the office. They did a great job though and you can see some of the photos at the Press Pack blog . Actually I did cheer up and Archie, Lil and I had a good time too at Barking Byre but don't tell Rose - I want to make sure I go next time.

PS They also brought me back a great toy and I'm happy we're all back together again

Palma is an Aunty New Cesky Terrrier Pups Day 1

Palma, one of Scouts roving Reporters has sent me the first pics of the new Ridley pups.

Aren't they tiny and such gleaming black coats. If you want to find out more about Ceskys check out their blogs and things. Or you could follow Cesky2000 on Twitter!

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Murphy, the Springer joins us to keep us upto date on the Microchipping Campaign

Hello Scout,
I’m Murphy- a 9 month old springer spaniel. I live with a family of 4 and the youngest girl (Lauren) is my favourite as she feeds me every night, lets me clamber all over her bed, cuddles and kisses me and feeds me lots of treats! She also plays a game with me where she hides treats in the garden- and I go and try to find them! That’s my favourite game of all.

She’s involved in an animal action group called S.O.F.A (it stands for Speak Out For Animals) at her school and the members of the group are running a petition to make microchipping of all dogs compulsory. They are basically trying to make it law for all dogs to be micro chipped- and I totally agree with them, as I would hate it if I went missing and was rehomed with a different family. How would someone else know what my favourite game is?! I think their campaign would help a lot of dogs like me to stay safe and reunited with their family if we got separated.

I would love to keep you updated with the progress of the S.O.F.A club- I’m sure plenty will be going on in the next few months!

They now have 7360 signatures on their
petition- but if you would like to sign it, it can be accessed on the internet- https://webmailcluster.1and1.co.uk/xml/deref?link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.gopetition.com%2Fonline%2F19925.html and several girls will be handing round the petition at Crufts on Saturday 7th- so it will also be able to be signed then as well. About 20 girls will be at Crufts on that day- and they will be accompanied by the SOFA leader- Sue Cole.

If you would like to talk to any of the girls on that day, they will be at the Dog Theft Action's stand, 4, 6, & 8 in hall 2 to discuss all issues relating to dog theft, microchipping and scanning in the UK.
See you soon
Murphy