tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-55227790993212589252024-03-19T03:50:02.302-07:00scruff macduffperformance outdoor gear for dogsDigital Marketing Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17812162493049305024noreply@blogger.comBlogger248125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522779099321258925.post-78348953475471090852013-05-15T19:23:00.000-07:002013-05-15T19:24:04.482-07:00Look- No Hands!Spring has sprung and it is time to cast off your winter podge and get back into the great outdoors.<br />
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What better way to get fit and blow away the cobwebs of that terrible winter than going on a jog with your dog?</div>
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Now, most of us know that often running with your dog is better in theory than in practice. Apart from the most obedient of dogs, most will pull on the lead, meaning it feels as though your arms and shoulders are getting more of a workout than your legs. </div>
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So that's why we've launched our brand-new product, the <a href="http://www.scruffmacduff.co.uk/jogging-belt-leash-black.html" target="_blank">Jogging Belt and Leash</a> to make getting in shape easier (and more gentle on your hands...). </div>
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The jogging belt and lead is comfortable and durable, attaching firmly around your waist with an adjustable buckle. The belt comes with a specially designed leash that attaches securely to the metal fastening but if you prefer you can attach your favourite lead instead. What's more, the belt has an in-built pocket to store a water bottle, Ipod or your mobile phone. It also has reflective strips so that both you and your dog can stay safe in low light. </div>
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If running isn't your thing, the belt is versatile and comfortable enough that you could use it cycling, hiking or just for a romp around the park. </div>
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We think you'll love the feeling of hands-free dog walking and for a limited time the product is just £16.95!</div>
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Digital Marketing Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17812162493049305024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522779099321258925.post-25061220891145760812013-04-28T21:52:00.001-07:002013-04-28T22:59:47.210-07:00Harnesses- What are the good for?Absolutely Everything!<br />
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After the release of our super-cheap yet durable Scruff MacDuff harnesses:<br />
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we got a lot of questions along the lines of- "are harnesses better than collars?" "will they improve my dog's behaviour?" and "why buy a harness in the first place?"<br />
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So in answer to your questions, we've compiled a list of the main benefits to a harness:<br />
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1) Safety.<br />
Harnesses are a good buy, particularly if you dog pulls like a freight train. By distributing the weight more evenly across the dog's body, it means that strain is not put onto the dog's trachea or delicate spinal column but across the torso instead.<br />
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2) The Great Escape.<br />
Harnesses are also good in there is a far smaller chance that your dog will pull himself free of the collar when excited. Particularly if collars come loose or wear with age, it can become possible for a dog to wriggle free. Get a harness and save yourself a search party.<br />
In addition, some harnesses come with reflective strips so that cars (and you) can see your dog clearer at low light. We sell this pretty swanky harness at £18.00 that does just that:<br />
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3) Behaviour.<br />
Whilst harnesses are not the miracle cure to bad behaviour that some dog whisperers claim, the increased control of the dog allows for easier training and better discipline.<br />
For dogs that pull a lot, a forward facing clasp is recommended whilst for smaller dogs, the more traditional backward facing clasp is more appropriate.<br />
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4) In the Car.<br />
It is now UK law for a dog to be restrained whilst in transit. Getting a harness means that you can easily strap your dog into the the seatbelt of a car and thus protect yourselves, the dog and other road users from unwanted accidents.<br />
Unlike human seatbelts, strapping dogs into the car is not designed to prevent injury on impact. However, it will stop any unexpected seat-sharing or hysterics in the back seat.<br />
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We sell the Clix Car Safe Dog Harness at only £12.00<br />
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5) Breathing and Respiratory Problems.<br />
As well as distributing the strain to the torso and away from the neck, a harness has the added benefit of not restricting the windpipe in dogs with breathing or respiratory problems, particularly small or short-nosed breeds.<br />
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If you buy harnesses with a handle attached, they can make it easier and more comfortable to lift your pet. If you spend a lot of time with your pet outdoors, for example hiking or on boats, it can make transporting your dog easier.<br />
If your pet's hiking days are long behind him and he isn't so strong on his feet, a harness can make sure you can help him to his feet.<br />
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This high-quality Ruffwear harness has a handle towards the back of your dog's body to lift safely and comfortably:<br />
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So there you go. Why not take a look at our harness selection and see if one is right for your four-legged friend?<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You might have noticed that in recently, Pugs seem to be EVERYWHERE. They're on T-shirts, mugs and in the hands of celebrity owners like Billy Joel, Kelly Brook and Dennis Quaid. This blog entry is dedicated to discovering exactly where the Pug came from and why exactly this cute mutt has become so popular.</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">A short History of the Pug</span></u></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Pugs are an ancient breed dating back to the Han dynasty in imperial China. They were a dog of the wealthy, with the wrinkles on their face supposedly resembling the symbols of "Prince". The Pug was brought to Europe by the Dutch East India Trading Company and was popularised by the House of Orange in the 16th Century. In fact, in 1572, it was reported that a pug named Pompey saved the life of the Prince of Orange by barking to alert him to would-be assassins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">By 1790, the Pug makes an appearance in French elite life, with Napoleon's first wife Josephine using her pug to carry messages to her betrothed from Les Carmes prison whilst her family were imprisoned there.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: inherit;">Across the pond in England, Queen Victoria had a fondness for Pugs, helping replace the King Charles Spaniel as the dog of choice amongst the rich and powerful. She bred her own Pugs, with Olga, Pedro, Fatima and Venus amongst her favourite pups.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Fast forward to the 90s, and pugs are everywhere in the media. Popular TV shows like Eastenders, the West Wing, Spin City and others. In film, who could forget Frank the pug in Men in Black or Percy in Disney's Pocahontus?Boybands like N-Sync and the Backstreet Boys were even doting on their Pugs in photo shoots and album covers. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">In fact, the popularity of Pugs increased so much in the decade that in 1993, Pugs ranked 28th in most popular dog breeds in the United States. By 1999, they were the 16th most popular registered dog in the States.</span><br />
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<b><u><span style="font-family: inherit;">What makes them such good pets?</span></u></b><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The Pug is officially classed as a toy dog, with a wrinkly, flat face and curly tail. Pugs come in a variety of colours including black, fawn, apricot or silver fawn. Whilst small enough to fit comfortably in any home, the pug is often described as "much in little" with its personality and stature that of a much bigger dog. In fact, they are the largest of the Toy breeds and due to their tendency to gain weight easily, they can often weigh as much as 6kg.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"> But most of all, we think Pugs are so popular because they are funny. Their playful and mischievous temperament combined with their sticky-out tongue means that they are a big crown pleaser. With a round body and expressive faces, here at Scruff we think they're only going to get more popular in years to come....</span><br />
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"Light on his feet".....photo via <i>Worthwhilesmile</i><br />
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"If only I was taller".....Via <i>Worthwhilesmile</i><br />
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Snow ain't going to stop this guy...via <i>Mymodernmet</i><br />
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This guy should have brought a coat....via <i>Citydata</i><br />
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He doesn't seem convinced... via <i>Funnyanimalworld</i><br />
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"Because I'm Worth It".....via <i>Wall321</i><br />
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Ruffwear Boots- as sold by ScruffMacduff!<br />
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Here at Scruff we have some snow essentials for those worried about their pup in the cold.<br />
First, longstanding favourites, the Ruffwear Polar Trex outdoor footwear- perfect for those whose paws can't take the cold. The provide protection and comfort outside, as well as extra grip to prevent accidents:<br />
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Singles only 30 pounds. <br />
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Also from Ruffwear is our ultra-durable, water and wind-proof jacket. A worthwhile investment for what seems to be an extremely long winter.Available in small-extra large.<br />
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That's all for now Scruffies. Keep warm and keep happy in the snow.Digital Marketing Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17812162493049305024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522779099321258925.post-16808243745588877322013-03-07T04:30:00.002-08:002013-03-07T04:30:54.173-08:00All about Crufts!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
As some of you may know, Crufts 2013 is now well under way in Birmingham. To celebrate this, we have compiled a list of the Best in Show Dogs for the past 4 years. </div>
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2009 Winner- a very rare Welsh breed of Terrier. <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sealyham_Terrier" style="background-color: #f9f9f9; background-image: none; color: #0b0080; font-family: sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.1875px; text-decoration: none;" title="Sealyham Terrier">Sealyham Terrier</a><br />
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2010 Winner- the Hungarian Gundog, the Vizsla.<br />
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2011 Winner, and it is another Gundog, this time a Flat-Coated Retriever.<br />
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....and last year's winner the Lhasa Apso from the Utility Category.<br />
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We'll have to wait until the 10th to find out this year's Best in Breed!<br />
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Now, did you know that the Kennel Club also runs a fun competition for mongrels know affectionately as the Scruffts? Instead of the usual agility and breeding, Scruffts are based on good character, good health and good temperament. In the end, is that not what everyone looks for in their dog?<br />
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To make your pooch look more like a showstopper, why not browse through our dog grooming section.<br />
Why not pamper your pet with our Massaging Mitt? Not only will your dog love how it feels, but it helps the coat look glossy and healthy too!<br />
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Over and out!Digital Marketing Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17812162493049305024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522779099321258925.post-1446917879822171782013-02-17T22:56:00.000-08:002013-02-17T22:56:01.313-08:00Big Men with Tiny...DogsThe internet is a magical place, full of glorious blogs and websites devoted to dog ownership. By far our favourite at the minute is a blog called "Big Guy Small Dog Blog" devoted to....you guessed it... big men with tiny dogs. We've all passed them in the park, a human/dog coupling that doesn't seem to quite work. When it seems as though the powder pink teacup Chiwawa doesn't belong to the 6 foot 7 motorcycle enthusiast but his wife. Well, here for your viewing pleasure is an array of startlingly mismatched partnerships:<br />
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To see the original blog, see here: <a href="http://bigguysmalldogblog.typepad.com/bigguysmalldogblog" target="_blank">http://bigguysmalldogblog.typepad.com/bigguysmalldogblog</a>Digital Marketing Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17812162493049305024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522779099321258925.post-16233875806433292032013-02-09T21:17:00.000-08:002013-02-09T21:17:56.623-08:00The Great Dog-painting CrazeWith Chinese New Year just around the corner, dogs everywhere are donning their fancy dress. Think Halloween, but cuter. A new craze has hit the dog world, and that is painting or dyeing their fur to look like other animals.<br />
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Dog painting has become increasingly popular across Asia with everything from the sublime to the ridiculous. Started as a novelty around Chinese celebrations, dog painting has caught on with dog groomers springing up especially designed to turn pooches into pandas and terriers into tigers. <br />
Now, it has to be said that none of these little guys look particularly pleased to be cross-dressing, but boy do they look cute.<br />
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The Golden Retiger cross flaunting his stuff in the sunshine.<br />
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Seems like they were even painting dogs in the 80s. Is this the original Essex Lion???<br />
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Happy Chinese Year to all! We hope the year of the snake will be a prosperous one for you and a healthy one for your dogs. Digital Marketing Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17812162493049305024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522779099321258925.post-15131370312032756252013-01-17T05:25:00.004-08:002013-01-17T05:36:45.724-08:00Extreme DogsAs you know, Scruff specialises in outdoor gear for active dogs; Hillwalking, climbing, extreme weather conditions- we've got you covered. We thought all that was pretty impressive going for a dog but little did we know how tough some dogs are. Here's two examples of extreme jobs done by our canine companions.<br />
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Firstly, our Ukranian pal TreT. TreT has gained fame as a world class freerunning (or Parkour) dog. With only a harness on his back, this fearless Staffy scales walls, jumps hurdles and is just generally pretty badass. What's more, he wears Doggles.</div>
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Much to our amazement, military dogs complete training to be dropped behind enemy lines. UK Special Forces have most recently been strapping dogs to themselves before parachuting into Taliban territory. </div>
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Like the look of those Doggles? Grad yourself a pair here for £13.25.</div>
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Digital Marketing Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17812162493049305024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522779099321258925.post-55525611430741687062013-01-09T06:57:00.002-08:002013-01-09T07:05:37.226-08:00Zeus- The Father of the DogsMeet Zeus, a dog of mythical proportions.<br />
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Here at Scruff, our four-legged friends will happily take to rivers, ponds or puddles but not to the warm soapy stuff. This is becoming a bit of a problem as the recent rainy weather is leaving our mutts muddier than ever. Fear not, we've discovered the solution:<b><a href="http://www.scruffmacduff.co.uk/dog-grooming/sub-category-2/happytails-dry-dog-instant-clean-bath-spray.html" target="_blank"> Happytails Instant Clean Bath Spray</a></b>. Think dry shampoo for your pet. The spray deodorises and disinfects after a walk and leaves your pooches smelling of roses (well, kiwi and melon actually)- ideal.<br />
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">He carefull waits for all the other passengers to board the commuter
service then launches himself from his hiding place on to the train.</span></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Once on the train, he can then be seen scurrying up the aisle in search for a suitable seat before settling on one by a window.</span></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">The
adventurous pooch had made the 1.6 mile journey to the train station
after sneaking out of his front door as his owners left for work last
week. </span></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">He then enjoyed a staggering 30 minutes as a stowaway on the train
before he was scooped up just minutes from King's Cross by train manager
Richard Cheeseman.<br /><br />Frankie was kept safe in the manager's office for the remainder of the journey and was looked after by an Underground employee.<br /><br />He
was eventually reunited with his desperate owner Jane Abbott, 47, after
a member of the train staff rang the contact number on his collar and
asked her to come and collect her pet - from King's Cross.<br /><br />Jane had been frantically searching her home and neighbourhood in Gravesend, Kent, for hours before receiving the call.<br /><br />Jane said: "I normally get greeted by Frankie when I get up, but not this morning.<br /><br />"I looked all over the house and in the garden but there was no sign of him."<br /><br />Jane and 22-year-old daughter Stephanie paid £59 to buy high-speed rush-hour tickets to go to London to retrieve their pet.</span></h4>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;">Jane added: "I was distraught that he went for free.<br /><br />"What we don’t understand is why Frankie chose rail. He’s never been on a train before."<br /><br />A statement from Southeastern spokesman: "We’re pleased we were able to help reunite Frankie and his owners."<br /><br />Frankie was excused from paying the £17.80 usually needed to buy a ticket for the service.</span></h4>
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The Stray Dog Survey, conducted by GfK NOP on behalf of the charity
Dogs Trust, said the total number of stray dogs in Scotland fell by 23%
from 5,889 in 2011 to 4,524 in 2012.<br />
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It was a greater fall than the UK average, which has seen a 6% drop
over the last year to 118,932 and means, on average, that 12 dogs are
picked up a day in Scotland.<br />
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Dogs Trust said the figures are "impressive".<br />
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Clarissa Baldwin, chief executive of the dog welfare charity, said:
"This year's Stray Dog Survey represents encouraging news for Scotland's
dogs with a significant decline in the numbers of dogs picked up as
strays.<br />
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"Dogs Trust works closely with local authorities and runs extensive
education, neutering and microchipping campaigns to help them to tackle
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Dogs Trust said around half of the dogs in its care were abandoned and left to fend for themselves.<br />
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The charity appealed to members of the public to consider giving an unwanted stray a "second chance".<br />
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Sanctuary. Established in 2007 in the West Country, Greyhound Sanctuary
aim to rescue and rehome abandoned, abused or unwanted greyhounds.
Currently Greyhound Sanctuary are using boarding kennels at Kinnings
Farm, but as a young and still growing charity, kennel space is
limited.<br />
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certainly are not! This year on September 9th, Greyhound Sanctuary will
be holding a 1000 Greyhounds World Record attempt for largest single
breed dog walk at Eton, Devon. So why not take part in the fun, and
help raise funds for dog charity?
Visit 1000 Greyhounds World Record Attempt for more information on the
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folks at Greyhound Sanctuary are doing, we are offering all supporters
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<br />Digital Marketing Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17812162493049305024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522779099321258925.post-32784116856560587742012-08-13T12:18:00.001-07:002012-08-13T12:18:50.118-07:00Top dogs! Andy Murray's proud pooches show off his Olympic gold and silver medals<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Barely a day after winning his Olympic medals, Andy Murray has already had them snatched away from him... by two dogs.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Maggie
May and Rusty, the gold and silver medallists in the photograph, belong
to Murray and his girlfriend Kim Sears - who sat and cheered the Scot
on as he beat Roger Federer in straight sets yesterday. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Tweeted
by Sears, who set up an account for Maggie May last year, the photo
shows the dog, and another dog, Rusty, wearing Murray's medals with
pride.</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">And the medals go to... Maggie May (right) and Rusty (left) don Andy Murray's two Olympic medals<br />
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<span style="font-size: 1.2em;">Barely a day after the Scot took gold in
the singles and silver, with Laura Robson in the mixed doubles, the two
pooches appear to have snatched them for themselves.</span></div>
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By
<a class="author" href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/search.html?s=&authornamef=Alex+Horlock" rel="nofollow">Alex Horlock</a> for the Daily Mail. To read the full article <a href="http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2184504/London-2012-Olympics-Andy-Murrays-dogs-wear-medals.html" target="_blank">click here</a>. <br />
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<br />Digital Marketing Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17812162493049305024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522779099321258925.post-6094787337694928012012-07-25T12:17:00.000-07:002012-07-25T12:59:01.888-07:00Bald puppy Splash needs a new home after heartless owner abandoned her in floodsShe was spotted trembling in the rain, an adorable puppy all the more
vulnerable because of a skin condition which means she doesn’t have a
single hair on her body.<br />
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Cruelly abandoned by her owner, the young Staffordshire cross was found
wandering the streets of Leeds during the worst of Yorkshire’s
torrential rain last Friday.<br />
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It was a concerned passer-by who saw her suffering and alerted the Dogs Trust.<br />
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Now being sheltered by the animal charity, staff have fallen in love with the 12-week-old puppy and have named her Splash.<br />
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Amanda
Sands, Dogs Trust Leeds manager, said: “Poor Splash endured an awful
day when she was found on Friday. The rain had been relentless and
spending all day out in it is unimaginable.<br />
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“Although Splash’s
chronic skin condition isn’t infectious, it does means that she
experiences itching and pain but she is starting to make leaps and
bounds now that she is receiving the vet treatment she needs and the
love and attention she deserves.”<br />
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The Dogs Trust is now calling
for potential new owners to provide Splash with a happy home. She would
need regular checkups because of her skin condition, known as demodectic
mange.<br />
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“Splash needs an owner who can provide her with the
tender loving care she has missed out on,” said Ms Sands said. “She is
very loving and affectionate and would make a wonderful friend for
someone.”<br />
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An enormous spring clean of some of Britain's many out-of-date laws is on its way. <br />
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Hundreds of pieces of legislation, some of them dating back centuries, <a href="http://news.uk.msn.com/odd-news/calls-for-old-laws-to-be-repealed-2" title="http://news.uk.msn.com/odd-news/calls-for-old-laws-to-be-repealed-2">have only a few months left to live</a>.<br />
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According
to Sir James Munby, chairman of the Law Commission for England and
Wales: "Getting rid of statutory dead wood helps to simplify and
modernise our law, making it more intelligible. It saves time and costs
for lawyers and others who need to know what the law actually is, and
makes it easier for citizens to access justice."<br />
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This
might sound like a rather dry and dull business. But some of the laws
facing the chop are frankly bizarre, and makes you wonder why they have
been left on the statute book for so long.<br />
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Among the legislation up for the axe are:<br />
<br />
- an 1800 Act to hold a lottery to <b>win the £30,000 Pigot Diamond</b>,
then the most expensive jewel in Europe. The law allowed for the
issuing of up to 11,428 tickets, at two guineas each, and for a lottery
to be held in January 1801. The prize was won by a syndicate.<br />
<br />
- a 1696 turnpike Act to <b>repair the roads between Reigate and Crawley.</b><br />
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- 16 Acts passed between 1798 and 1828 to <b>impose duty on every pint</b> of ale, beer or porter brewed or sold in parts of Scotland. <br />
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-
the Forgery of Foreign Bills Act 1803, which prohibited forging and
counterfeiting any "bill of exchange or promissory note or money order
belonging to any foreign state (with <b>intent to deceive 'his Majesty, his heirs and successors'</b>),
tendering such forgeries, engraving plates for bills of exchange and
the like without authority, possessing such plates, and printing
unlawful instruments."<br />
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- the Sale of Offices Act 1809, which was passed as a consequence of <b>a scandal involving the Duke of York, the head of the army, and his mistress</b>.
The woman in question, a Mrs Clarke, was proven to have taken money
from those who wished to buy promotion or favours within the army. It
was alleged that the Duke of York knew of her sales of office, and even
that he took a share of the proceeds.<br />
<br />
According to a history
of the era: "For two months witnesses were examined from the underworld
of London society. In the end it was carried, by 278 to 196, that the
Duke of York was not guilty of personal corruption or of connivance at
corruption. But as he had clearly been guilty of allowing his mistress
to know too much of official business he was obliged, in spite of his
services to the army, to resign his official appointments."<br />
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He was reappointed to his position in 1811.<br />
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- 38 acts relating to the creation of <b>railway companies in India</b> during the 19th century, all of which no longer exist.<br />
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- the London Gaslight Acts 1852, 1857, 1866 and 1880, regulating <b>the supply and distribution of gas</b> throughout the capital <br />
<br />
- the Erecting Bristol and Gloucester Courts of Conscience Act of 1688, allowing for <br />
"a <b>court of request or conscience should be established</b> within each city, and<br />
that local commissioners should sit on a weekly basis to determine debt actions<br />
of up to 40 shillings in value."<br />
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- the Southwark Streets Act (1749), recording <b>the need for street lamps and watchmen</b> to improve security to the local residents at night.<br />
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- the Orphans, London Act (1694), passed to raise a fund to replenish an ancient fund that existed to <b>support orphan children</b> of Freemen of the City of London.<br />
<br />
-
the Million Lottery Act of 1693, authorising the establishment of the
so-called Million Lottery scheme, involving the sale of up to 100,000
tickets to "natives or foreigners". This state-sponsored scheme was
designed to raise the sum of £1 million "<b>towards carrying on the war against France"</b>.<br />
<br />
- The Llanfyllin and Llangynog Railway Act 1873 was passed to authorise the<br />
Llanfyllin and Llangynog Railway Company to construct a railway in Powys<br />
between, unsurprisingly, <b>the parishes of Llanfyllin and Llangynog</b>. It never happened.<br />
<br />
The
earliest repeal of all dates from around 1322, and is called Statutes
of the Exchequer. Its full title is: "What Distress shall be taken for
the King's Debts, and how it shall be used". These statutes regulated <b>the taking and impounding of animals</b>, how they were to be fed, cared for and sold, and what livestock was to be exempt. <br />
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The
most recent law up for the chop is part of the Taxation (International
and Other Provisions) Act - passed just two years ago in 2010.<br />
<br />
You can, if you wish, <a class="scpnewwindow" href="http://lawcommission.justice.gov.uk/publications/19th_statute_law_repeals_report.htm" target="_blank" title="http://lawcommission.justice.gov.uk/publications/19th_statute_law_repeals_report.htm">read the full report</a>.<br />
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By <a href="http://news.uk.msn.com/blog/blog-filterview.aspx?author=x84b32cf36c0fbd2bc7b286b4036c31571351f216cb88ad4f">Ian Jones</a> for MSN NewsDigital Marketing Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17812162493049305024noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5522779099321258925.post-38317860022471348492012-07-14T13:14:00.001-07:002012-07-14T13:18:44.422-07:00Puppy tries to do battle with its own ShadowWarning: It's cute!
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together. This year’s Olympics will be even more Fit As Fido as the
Olympic torch will be accompanied along part of its journey by two
amazing service dogs and their owners.<br />
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Wendy Morrell and Udo and their good friends Karen Ruddlesden and
Coco will get their chance July 13th to help move the torch to start the
games. Wendy and Karen are also using this opportunity to help
spotlight a couple important service dog charities in the UK:<br />
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- <a href="http://www.dogsforthedisabled.org/">Dogs for the Disabled</a><br />
- <a href="http://www.medicaldetectiondogs.org.uk/">Medical Detection Dogs</a><br />
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Both of these organizations train dogs that help make people more
independent and Wendy and Udo travel across the globe speaking at
conferences to help improve the lives of people with disabilities and
impairments.
For Wendy, this year’s torch carrying will bring back memories of
carrying the torch in 2008 with service dog Caesar. Wendy’s work with
Caesar and Udo has dramatically helped increase public awareness of the
incredible impact from service dogs.<br />
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Kudos to Wendy and Karen for the awesome work you’re doing to educate
people about the amazing impact of service dogs in people’s lives. Be
sure to give Udo and Coco some extra belly rubs from me and all of your
Fit As Fido friends.<br />
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official Team GB kit and Next has unveiled its collection of formal wear
for the opening ceremony.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;"> But who is dressing the nation's mascots?</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">A
former business woman from North Wales has given up her boardroom job
to take on the role of dressing man's best friend in their very own
Olympic inspired dog jackets.f</span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Donna Condliffe wanted to design Olympic outfits for man's best friend<br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Donna Condliffe recently walked away
from a senior managerial role at a leading financial institution to
follow her dream of launching a luxury clothing website for dogs, just
in time for the big summer Games.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">The
42-year-old turned her back on the corporate world, sold her home in
Cheshire and moved to the mountains of north Wales to set up Canine
& Co, an award-winning online dog boutique offering a wide range of
dog clothing and accessories for people who love to spoil their pets.</span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">'The
inspiration for the Olympic dog clothes came as there is a real buzz
starting as we count down to the London 2012 games and I felt what
better way to involve our pets, in what will be a fantastic spectacle
for the whole of Great Britain. </span><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The buzz surrounding the Olympics led to Donna's new business venture <div style="background-color: white; border: medium none; color: black; overflow: hidden; text-align: left; text-decoration: none;">
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<span style="font-size: small;">'It will be great to see the whole
country wearing red, white and blue and really getting behind the
athletes, and how good that we can include our pets, who are, after all,
a big part of our family!'</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">'I
wanted to start a business on a subject I am passionate about, I am
animal mad and have 2 rescue dogs myself so it was an easy decision. </span><br />
<br />
<span style="font-size: small;">We
have had lots of orders for the Olympic inspired coats, in fact this
week one order was from New Zealand, its difficult to get one from
further away that that,' she said.</span>
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<span style="font-size: small;">Donna, who began trading seven months
ago, has already been awarded New Business of the Year by Conwy Rural
Council and came runner-up for the prestigious awards Woman in Business
and E-commerce Business of the Year.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">'People are proud of their pets and like to show them off. The website gives them the chance to do just that. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span> <span style="font-size: small;">There's no better way to showcase my products than to show my actual customers and their animals enjoying them,' she said.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-size: small;">Although her former colleagues have labelled her 'barking mad', Donna doesn't miss the pressures of the corporate world.</span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">'I’d
much rather stick on my wellies and head out into the fields with my
dogs. Carrying their diamante studded leads of course!' </span><br />
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Emmerdale. Having been acting since she was a young girl, Adele has had
roles in Doctor Who, The Bill, Eastenders and more recently The Real
Hustle.</strong><br />
<br />
Adele spoke to Kim O’Meara about returning to Emmerdale, her latest
film, Strippers vs Werewolves and the two loves of her life, Buster and
Misty.<br />
<br />
<strong>Tell us about your dogs – we’d like to know everything about them!</strong><br />
<br />
I have two dogs, Buster and Misty. They’re like little and large!
Buster is an 8 year old Yorkshire Terrier girl. We’ve always had Yorkies
in our family, we’ve had four over the years but Buster was the first
we’ve bought. She’s a funny girl really, very lovable and she snorts all
the time – she has a small windpipe so she’s always making funny
noises. She has the nicest temperament, people love her and she is so
funny, sometimes when she gets over excited she’ll wee a little. But she
has a lot of health problems sadly so she’s at the vets every two-three
months.<br />
<br />
Out of the two, Buster is the character. When anyone comes to the
house she’ll paw at their legs for fuss. She loves any attention!<br />
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Misty is 8 years old aswell and she’s a Shar Pei. She’s the complete
opposite to Buster. She’s very stand-off ish. I bought her with an
ex-boyfriend of mine. When we got her I’d never had a big dog before,
I’d always been used to small dogs. So we went through The Kennel Club
route and found a breeder. Misty’s very aloof, she’s quiet and sticks to
one person to the point she’ll sit outside the bathroom waiting for
them. She’s a lovely girl, she has a great temperament. One memory
sticks out in my mind when she got excited when getting ready to go for a
walk, she screwed her face up, it went overly wrinkly and she was
wiggling her bum around, it was so cute to see.<br />
<br />
She’s fiercely protective over the little one, Buster, aswell. If
people come round to see us she’ll sit and spectate for 5-10 minutes
taking it all in, wheras Buster’s all over everyone from the start happy
for fuss and attention.<br />
<br />
I think Misty’s personality is just typical of her breed though. I
have a friend who has a Shar Pei aswell and she said her dog is just the
same.<br />
<br />
When I go back home with them Misty is my dad’s best friend, she
sticks to him like glue – but I have a feeling that’s because he’s
always eating and she knows if she stays around by him she’ll get
something to eat.<br />
<br />
<strong>When did your interest in pets/animals begin and how long have you been a pet owner?</strong><br />
<br />
We got our first Yorkie, Goldie, on my 6th birthday. Then we had
Dinky, her daughter and then Katie. By the time Katie was with us Goldie
had passed away and Misty was home with me.<br />
<br />
I think I really benefited growing up with our dogs over the years,
my mum has always been really pro-animals. They were great family pets
and being Yorkies and small dogs, good for travelling and good with
kids.<br />
<br />
<strong>You’ve probably best known on-screen for playing Kelly
Windsor in Emmerdale on and off since 1993. What do you love most about
Kelly and do you see her making a come back any time soon?</strong><br />
<br />
Well, Kelly couldn’t be any more from me so when I first read about
her in 30 seconds/1 minute I thought ‘I really don’t like her’, she’s so
sly, a bit of a bitch and has no living parents but she has so many
dimensions. In her most recent time back, I got a call and they told me a
little about her plans for coming back with a kid, how she would shake
things up with Jimmy and Nicola and they asked if I’d like to come back
for a few months.<br />
<br />
I started acting when I was 8 years old so I have a theatre
background. I spent a lot of good years at Emmerdale and I enjoy playing
Kelly, she always had great storylines. I get itchy feet and so that’s
why I took a break to try other things. At the moment I have no real
ties apart from my dogs. I’m not married, I don’t have kids and there’s
other things I’d still like to try so I can always look back and say
‘well at least I tried’.<br />
<br />
I think Kelly’s a ‘love to hate’ character. I’m really open minded on
it so I never say never. Emmerdale’s always a fun place to be with a
cast and crew I grew up with so it really feels like going home whenever
I go back.<br />
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Misty is 8 years old aswell and she’s a Shar Pei. She’s the complete
opposite to Buster. She’s very stand-off ish. I bought her with an
ex-boyfriend of mine. When we got her I’d never had a big dog before,
I’d always been used to small dogs. So we went through The Kennel Club
route and found a breeder. Misty’s very aloof, she’s quiet and sticks to
one person to the point she’ll sit outside the bathroom waiting for
them. She’s a lovely girl, she has a great temperament. One memory
sticks out in my mind when she got excited when getting ready to go for a
walk, she screwed her face up, it went overly wrinkly and she was
wiggling her bum around, it was so cute to see.<br />
<br />
She’s fiercely protective over the little one, Buster, aswell. If
people come round to see us she’ll sit and spectate for 5-10 minutes
taking it all in, wheras Buster’s all over everyone from the start happy
for fuss and attention.<br />
<br />
I think Misty’s personality is just typical of her breed though. I
have a friend who has a Shar Pei aswell and she said her dog is just the
same.<br />
<br />
When I go back home with them Misty is my dad’s best friend, she
sticks to him like glue – but I have a feeling that’s because he’s
always eating and she knows if she stays around by him she’ll get
something to eat.<br />
<br />
<strong>When did your interest in pets/animals begin and how long have you been a pet owner?</strong><br />
<br />
We got our first Yorkie, Goldie, on my 6th birthday. Then we had
Dinky, her daughter and then Katie. By the time Katie was with us Goldie
had passed away and Misty was home with me.<br />
I think I really benefited growing up with our dogs over the years,
my mum has always been really pro-animals. They were great family pets
and being Yorkies and small dogs, good for travelling and good with
kids.<br />
<br />
<strong>You’ve probably best known on-screen for playing Kelly
Windsor in Emmerdale on and off since 1993. What do you love most about
Kelly and do you see her making a come back any time soon?</strong><br />
<br />
Well, Kelly couldn’t be any more from me so when I first read about
her in 30 seconds/1 minute I thought ‘I really don’t like her’, she’s so
sly, a bit of a bitch and has no living parents but she has so many
dimensions. In her most recent time back, I got a call and they told me a
little about her plans for coming back with a kid, how she would shake
things up with Jimmy and Nicola and they asked if I’d like to come back
for a few months.<br />
<br />
I started acting when I was 8 years old so I have a theatre
background. I spent a lot of good years at Emmerdale and I enjoy playing
Kelly, she always had great storylines. I get itchy feet and so that’s
why I took a break to try other things. At the moment I have no real
ties apart from my dogs. I’m not married, I don’t have kids and there’s
other things I’d still like to try so I can always look back and say
‘well at least I tried’.<br />
<br />
I think Kelly’s a ‘love to hate’ character. I’m really open minded on
it so I never say never. Emmerdale’s always a fun place to be with a
cast and crew I grew up with so it really feels like going home whenever
I go back.<br />
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Many Thanks Adele!<br />
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Adele Silva Speaking With Kim O’Meara<br />
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From Ape Dog to Big Nose, Where Does Your Dog’s Name Come From?<br />
<br />
Some breed names have no mystery about them at all. The Golden
Retriever, the English Short Haired Pointer and the Nova Scotia Duck
Tolling Retriever being cases in point, they’re breeds that do exactly
what it says on the tin. But other breeds have such seemingly weird and
wonderful names that we thought it about time we uncovered the origins
of these monikers. Rather than coming across simple translations, we
were wowed by cultural idiosyncrasies, ancient idioms and misleading
misnomers that have all informed and altered the process by which dog
breeds have gotten their names.<br />
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Even common, everyday names such as Mastiff or Collie have colourful
and interesting etymological origins. What surprised us the most
however, was how much the origin of dog breed names tell us about the
history and culture of the place where the breed comes from.<br />
<br />
There are certain types of dog that have collective names and further
names to differentiate separate breeds, but what does the name that
links these breeds actually mean?<br />
<br />
Terrier, derives from the Latin terre which means ‘to go to ground.’<br />
Mastiff, comes from the French mastin, from Latin mansuetus meaning ‘tame’.<br />
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Collie, The name Collie derives from the same Anglo-Saxon word as ‘coal’, Coll, which means ‘black’.<br />
Pinscher, comes from the German word for ‘Terrier’ and is applied to many different types of dog.<br />
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Poodle, is a corruption of the German word Puddlehund which means ‘dog that splashes in water’<br />
Many breeds are named after the people that bred them, whilst other
breeds, such as the Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, are named in honour of
people.<br />
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The Jack Russell Terrier and the Parson Russell Terrier, are both<br />
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<br />
Welcome to the next instalment of our pet friendly travel feature
with the lovely Kate Lawler and her two dogs, Baxter and Kevin. Over the
next few issues we will be taking Kate, Baxter and Kevin on a tour of
different pet friendly hotels and areas across the UK. This issue we
travel to Devon!<br />
<br />
<em><strong>Meet Kate…</strong></em><br />
I’m on a mission to find the best Dog Friendly accommodation in Great
Britain. As the owner of two dogs, I’m on a mission to discover the
best Pet Friendly Accommodation in Britain. My next <a href="http://www.k9magazine.com/reviews/" title="review">review</a> is for <strong><a href="http://www.kitleyhousehotel.com/" rel="wpls" title="Interview With Kaki West">Kitley House Country Hotel</a></strong> in South Devon not far from Plymouth.<br />
<br />
It’s a uniquely historic building set in a private rural estate on
the banks of the River Yealm. We began our journey as usual from
Birmingham so it was a pretty straightforward journey down the M5. To
break up the 3 hour road trip we stopped off an hour outside of
Yealmpton (where Kitley House is) at a lovely little seaside town called
Dawlish. The beach was wonderful for the dogs. Kevin and Baxter
stretched their legs for about an hour, having a splash in the sea and a
sprint on the sand.<br />
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Upon arrival at Kitley House Hotel, the sun was shining, the sky was
blue and you immediately notice just how peaceful and quiet it is. The
views are breathtaking from every point outside the stunning country
house. From the flowing river and the immaculately kept gardens, to
sheep snoozing in wide open fields next door. I’m already impressed with
just how much space there is for dogs here.<br />
<br />
The interior of the country house is as you’d imagine. Very classic,
traditional, perhaps in need of a lick of paint but on the whole, what
you’d expect from a building that is over 500 years old. What I’m
suprised at the most is just how few rooms and suites there are, somehow
I imagined there to be a lot more but I’ll always prefer a hotel with
fewer guest rooms as it’s more relaxing so that was an added bonus.<br />
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As we make our way to <a href="http://www.kitleyhousehotel.com/state_rooms.php" rel="wpls">‘Reynolds Suite’</a>
we pass a huge dining room where breakfast and evening meals are
served. An informal bar and lounge is just next door which leads out to
a balcony terrace overlooking stunning gardens. It is here where many
people are enjoying ‘afternoon cream teas’ which look delicious!<br />
We are just one floor up from reception which is extremely handy as
we don’t have far to walk at all to take Baxter and Kevin out for toilet
time. The view is what makes our room, it is simply stunning. We are
overlooking the South Devon rural estate which is popular with walkers,
bird lovers and dog owners. The room is spacious and comfortable. Bags
of doggy biscuits for the boys were a nice suprise upon arrival as well
as a couple of books dedicated to Dog Friendly Walks in the area. A nice
touch.<br />
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The staff are extremely friendly and helpful, it goes without
question. Once we’d unpacked and settled in our room, it was time to try
out an ‘afternoon cream tea’. If you’re going to Kitley House, I’d
highly recommend trying one. I was in clotted cream heaven! We decided
to walk off the scones and jam by taking Baxter and Kevin on a sunshine
stroll through the rural estate. It goes on for miles and because of
the beautiful weather, we stayed out for a good hour. The boys loved
sniffing the ground, chasing pheasants, rabbits, whatever they could!<br />
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The dogs were shattered when we got back to our room about 5pm so we
freshened up with a shower and change of clothes then booked a taxi to
take us to Plymouth which was just 10 minutes away by car. We ate in a
gorgeous Thai restaurant and came home for an early night. The next
morning we woke in time for breakfast, served in a very bright and airy
dining room. I opted for smoked salmon and scrambled eggs on a toasted
crumpet. Incredible choice. The full english breakfast my boyfriend,
Adam, had was nice although he suggested Kitley House try finding a
local farmer for ingredients for local thick cut sausages.<br />
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Around mid-morning we drove to Bovisand Bay with Baxter and Kevin.
Luckily for us, the weather was amazing and it only took 15 minutes by
car. We parked up and walked down to a small but very picturesque beach
where people were sunbathing and walking their dogs. The boys met a
little parson terrier named Buddy who was deaf but delightful. They
played for ages and when we got back to Kitley House around lunch time
we found a little sun trap in the garden, ordered some food and let
Baxter and Kevin sleep in the shade. Our meals were delicious. Try the
fish finger bap! Not your average fish finger bap. <em><strong>Divine.</strong></em><br />
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A couple arrived that afternoon and were staying with their gorgeous
Border Terrier Ruffie. She was one of the most beautiful Border Terriers
I’ve ever seen. We drank Pimms and let the dogs play together until
they were worn out and the sun went down. As it was Saturday evening,
Adam and I went to Plymouth again as there are so many fantastic
restaurants there. We ate at Zucca, an Italian which was lovely. When
we arrived back at Kitley House, we took Baxter and Kevin out to relieve
themselves and sat in the bar downstairs with other guests of the hotel
and their dogs.<br />
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There was a Murder Mystery Evening happening adjacent to the bar and
lounge we were sat in. It sounded like great fun, very lively and
entertaining. Guests of the hotel are welcome to book at reception for
the Murder Mystery which was attended mainly by guests who came to
Kitley House specifically for the Murder Mystery night. The evening
also includes a 3-course meal. Baxter chose a brilliant moment to gate
crash the room where around 100 people were eating and playing the game.
As mortified as I was, my boyfriend Adam ran in after Baxter shouting
‘He didn’t kill anyone!’ which lightened the mood of a dog running under
peoples tables and licking their legs!<br />
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We left the hotel on Sunday around 11am and I’m sure it won’t be the
last time as it was definitely our favourite stay so far for <span class="reviewer">K9 Magazine</span>.
Kitley House Hotel is an ideal base for exploring South West England,
Plymouth, Devon and Cornwall during a short break or as a longer
holiday. Make sure you go any time during Spring or Summer too as the
weather really made it that much more enjoyable.<br />
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<strong>All in all a magnificent weekend! </strong><br />
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<em><strong>See you next time…..</strong></em><br />
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