born November 2020
One hundred and twenty-seven races, winning or being placed in over 50 of the blighters. This is what his trainer sys about him.
Really lovely boy. Calm, quiet, friendly. Apparently he’s brilliant with other dogs. Can be kennelled with dogs or bitches. Used to be kennelled with Plus Four (our Nixon). Walks calmly on lead.
Lets hope he has the same sort of luck.
On Bank Holiday Monday 5th May, we will be having a stall at Knaresborough Pets Day Dog Show. It’s a lovely day out with many animal charity stalls, refreshments and displays, as well as the fun dog show. Do come along and support us. It will be in the grounds of Knaresborough House, right in the town centre.
One look at him was enough. He calmly returned our gaze. We tore up the plan and his docs went straight to the Sponsor Dogs file. It simply wasn’t worth the risk. Trialled twice in Ireland without increasing anyone’s pulse and rocked up at Tia soon after. Tarzan was barely two years old and like so many, culled early from the game he was bred for. Rusheen Bouler wasn’t even registered with the GBGB.
Still our lad was on the payroll and has earned his corn. It is impossible to count the number of girls he has welcomed over the years. Tarzan was easy to look after and earned his promotion to the big kennel (house). He thoroughly enjoyed getting fussed over by his old flame Lana, but the young strumpet Duchess was more than he could cope with. Over the last few months, he became a bit wobbly but still enjoyed the outings with the others to the beach. Still adored his ham slices at two o’clock, (Sainburys Taste the Difference) and could usually be found following a stray sunbeam around the house.
We are going through the wringer at the moment and there is a big hole in the house tonight. Tia does not just lose a dog, it loses a member of our family. Tia’s sponsors, staff and supporters have known the day was coming for a while. I would personally like to thank the sponsors who have remained loyal, some travelling specifically to see him over the years.
Thanks for the love big lad. So gentle at the end.
I loved you very much.
born Sept 2022
Dinky girl but with plenty of attitude. Maura had a mercifully short career and isn’t even three.
Managed to get her head over the line first on a couple of occasions but let’s not get carried away. Maura’s talent lies in looking strong and stunning. The lady would probably make an excellent influencer.
“Maura is a dog who probably didn’t find kennel life easy but for whom the outside world was also a scary place. But, after spending the last few months in foster, this shy and timid girl, has really started to come out of her shell and has even started playing with toys. Maura can be a bit unsure of new people, and it takes times to win her trust but once she knows, and is comfortable with you, she is the most loving and affectionate girl. After only a few weeks, Maura developed a strong bond with her foster carers and now likes to make sure she’s front of the queue for their affection and, with a little time & patience, Maura will develop the same strong bond with her new family. Maura currently lives with her foster family’s other two hounds and, whilst she was a little unsure of the humans to begin with, she formed an immediate friendship with the other dogs. Out and about on the lead, Maura will look at other dogs (and cats) out of interest, but she isn’t reactive. Apart from the odd accident, Maura is clean in the house and sleeps through the night.
Whilst Maura is now completely relaxed and comfortable at home, the outside world is still very scary. She is frightened by loud noises and busy places and is walked on a harness to keep her safe. Maura would be happiest in an adult only home in a quiet or rural location with adopters who understand she may be a little shy and unsure to begin with. For those willing to invest a little time and patience, it will be so rewarding when you win Maura’s confidence & trust”.
Beautiful.
born Aug 22
Irish girl, Topaz last graced the track back in November where she sadly finished lame. Fine now and looking for a career in the looking cute and gorgeous sector. Tiny girl who loves nothing better than to be the centre of attention. That’s all the kisses and all the compliments. Topaz won four races, which is a damn sight better than the rest of the litter did.
Figure of a supermodel.
born May 22
Her granny was a rockstar. Mum would have failed to get a job in Tescos. Won twelve races though and downed tools in a race back in December. A hock injury, which finished her career. Cuddle monster.
We shall have to prise her away from the kennel manager like a toddler with a toy as Elsa is her favourite.
born Oct 21
Calm steady type in this manic world. Sister to …..well everyone called Redbrick frankly. Four wins, seventeen races and hasn’t raced for a year. New career is long overdue. Petite girl like her sisters.
born Oct 21
Best friends forever with Joanne. Love nothing better to play together. We have been told that she is sweet and friendly and looks it too.
Jasmin trailed in last after a very rough race back in August. Mum seems to have been a courser.
born Jun 21
Mum had one litter, eleven pups and only Kellie and one another did anything to write home about. Her sister won in April at Waterford, in some style. The other nine never even made the track.
Kellie won five races but her form tailed off, wisely her connections threw in the towel.
Quiet girl who pulls a little on her lead to begin with but soon settles. Ideally needs to be rehomed with another dog as she struggled on her own when her kennel mate Branno got rehomed. Very sweet & friendly.
