Thursday 12 December 2019

Happy Birthday Billy.



                              

December 12th, and Billy is ONE year old today.

He arrived as a tiny bundle of fun, and has grown into a bigger bundle of fun. His fur is now thick and luscious, and he has all the attributes of a pukka Border Collie. All he lacks are the Sheep.

It's been a busy first year for him. He's eaten Lady M's cakes, slippers, and his own bedding; he's been kicked and had stones thrown at him. He's made a great new girlfriend 'Amie'. He's also punctured several balls, lost even more, and chewed a huge hole in a carpet...... A normal pup.

Recently he came across a very young Deer who was eating apples behind our pool's Pump House. They looked each other in the eyes, then went off to play together in the large field beyond. It was quite a sight. I imagined that like in some Disney film, the Deer would return daily and they would eventually become great friends, but no such luck. I was expecting too much, but their temporary antics will remain one of my best memories of his first year.

The children adore him, and little Mischa orders him around with great authority. They get on so well. He's a very typical Border Collie, and enjoys being told what to do!

Also during the last 12 months, he's had the 'snip', and been declared 100% fit.

So, it looks as if he's here to stay. There'll be some Beef for lunch today, followed by a long walk this afternoon. I hope he's happy with us; at least it's better than being with some of the nasty people around here.


Here he is playing with little Mischa yesterday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Billy. xxx

36 comments:

  1. Happy birthday to Billy!
    I see his nose has "filled in" too!
    Boys and dogs. There's something wonderful about them.

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    1. Yes, we're wondering if in time his nose will become totally black. I hope so.

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    1. It certainly did, and he's still a hooligan.

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  3. Good to see him developing! A happy dog.

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    1. He's still a bit suspicious of strangers, but I suppose that's part of his job.

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  4. He is a fine specimen and a very happy birthday to Billy.

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    1. Thanks Andrew, I shall forward your greeting.

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  5. 🕯 Happy birthday Billy. One candle on your cake! Woof! Woof!

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    1. No cake I'm afraid, but I've just given him two Pig's ears. He seems to like them.

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    2. Did you try a little? Are they tasty?

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  6. Goodness me....a year old already!! Happy Birthday beautiful Billy. Enjoy your beef!

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  7. Penblwydd Hapus on behalf of his many Welsh cousins!

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    1. Thank you. He does watch some of his cousins on Countryfile or One man and his Dog. He's looking forward to visiting Wales one day.

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  8. And a Happy Birthday from me too. That year has flown and he has grown from a lovely pup into a lovely dog.

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    1. It really has flown by. For a while we thought he'd never grow up, or even develop a nice shiny coat, but all has gone well.

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    1. Happy Birthday Billie and many more of them. A delightful account from you of his first year. A perfect family pup!

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    2. He fits in very well, and all the children adore him.

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    1. Thank you Yael. Not a very nice day here, but we'll still go on a long walk this afternoon.

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  11. He seems to have a happy face all the time.

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  12. What a nice looking dog. Happy Birthday Billy!

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    1. He needs a lot of attention, but we don't mind that.

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  13. Your son was so right in giving Billy to you. There is nothing like a pup to brighten one’s life.

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  14. I can't believe its been a whole year since the lovely Billy arrived to join your family.What a fabulous boy he is. Thank you for the blog I love it and read every day. Happy Christmas to you all x

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  15. Sorry Billy I forgot to add my birthday wishes to you x hugs Billy x lots of love x

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  16. Happy Birthday indeed - they are a lovely breed and that chap has landed on his feet with you I am sure. Here's to his second year.

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  17. Wow ! It only seems like a few months ago he came to live with you......Happy Birthday Billy x

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  18. Gosh that year went quickly! He's such a happy-looking dog. Lucky Magnon's!

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  19. Wow, where did that year go! Happy Birthday Billy, enjoy your day xx

    Jo in Auckland

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  20. Thank you everyone for your kind wishes. He had a BIG day yesterday, and has not stirred from his bed this morning. He really MUST be tired.

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