Harvey The Basset Fauve

Apologies!

2012-02-15T17:25:00.002Z

Hello again,blogger friends!
I have just been checking over the comments you've all been sending me over the last few years and realised that I hadn't thanked you all properly!
. I should be wearing the "Collar of Shame" -most definitely!(watch the film "Up" and you'll know what I mean!!)
You've said such lovely things to me and all I can do is send huge woofs,licks and snuffles....you all deserve for me to jump up and give you the biggest and bounciest fauve greeting ever!
Thank you all SO much...in return I promise to work my paws to the bone and keep up with my regular blogs this year....well...... Henry (my new brother!) won't be able to even REACH the computer for ages,so I'll keep you all posted about HIS adventures,too!
Special thanks to my dog-mother,Liz.(I can't wait to see you and dog-dad Bruce later this year.)
I promise to look after Henry as best I can and report back to you on how well he's behaving(misbehaving!)
Of course,I'm the grown up sensible one now,so I shall show him the ropes ....not sure what mum meant when she caught me on the BACK of the sofa earlier and said something about me having so many beds and why would I need to get up THERE!.. humans...they just don't get that we LIKE being high up so that we can keep an eye on everything!
See what I have to put up with???
woofs,licks and scruffles from this crazy hound!
xxxx Harvey

My brother "Henry"!

2012-02-10T13:51:00.006Z

Meet " Henry " - my new brother!

You know I'm always saying how we hounds LOVE company? Well...finally everyone listened to me and decided that ....now I'm nearly three years old and quite grown up(!!??) it would be the right time for me to have my very own fauve brother!

Four weeks ago, Mum and dad went to visit Liz and Bruce in Wiltshire (my first ever family) and Great Aunt Clementine, who'd had six beautiful puppies four weeks earlier.They didn't take me,as they said there would be too much "puppy gazing" going on and I'd be too giddy - as if!!

Of course, they fell in love with them all,but aunty Liz and uncle Bruce helped mum and dad choose my brother/second cousin!

They went back last Sunday to get to know the puppies a bit more and enjoy extra puppy cuddles - -

When they got back they told me all about Henry!

He's coming to live with us in THREE weeks!(March 4th)

Will I be ready?Where will he sleep? Will he want to eat my food?

I promise to try and answer all these questions AND to post LOTS of photos of the two of us (might need to ask mum to help out !) and tell you all about our first meeting.

Must go now and check out all the old toys which I'm going to let Henry have ...well...maybe!!

woofs and hound smiles xxx Harvey

My new brother!!

2012-02-10T13:42:00.004Z

Hi blogger friends!

This is just a quick post -more to follow in three weeks - I just had to tell you all my exciting news (-paws to catch my breath!) I'M GOING TO HAVE A BROTHER!!!!

Can you believe it? For two years I've been hoping that I'd have another fauve to live with...and...it's finally going to happen! Yeah!!

Hang on...going to try and post a couple of pics of our (my!) new puppy...paws crossed -

Hi blogger friends!

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Happy New Year!

2012-01-07T17:14:00.002Z

I know it's hard to believe - but I'm back!!
Happy New Year to anyone (and there probably IS only one someone!) dog or human person, reading this page!
I know it's been too long since I blogged (and you all know who's to blame for that,don't you?? )
but a certain someone has just found the password they needed to help me re-start my "fauve-diary"- ( she's now been forgiven....)

I'm going to try really hard to let my mum know when I want to use the com-poo-ter from now on,then I can tell you all about what's been happening in the life of this 2 (soon to be three!!)year old fauve! (me!!)

Give me some time to get my paws around remembering how to post pics and I'll be back as quick as a woof and a lick!! xx Harvey

I'm back!!

2011-05-01T20:08:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone!Remember me? I'm SO, SO sorry that I haven't blogged since last year!
If anyone reading this can be bothered to read on, then I promise to try and keep myself floating in cyber-space from now on!
Of course, you know I'm going to blame my mum for not letting me post - well,if the truth be known,she always had help from my uncles, Sam and Tom.Now they don't live at home anymore :( mum couldn't remember my password etc- SO-OO -you guessed it!....NO posts!!
I- being the great scent hound that I am -( but not wanting to brag!) found the book with everything written down, so now there's no excuse!!

Where did the time go? I'm now 2 years old and a fully grown fauve at last. My parents still think I'm the best dog EVER- I guess that's because I haven't disgraced myself much over the last 8 months - well, that's if you don't count the time I stole a chicken drumstick from the table at my dad's 60th party AND the time I rolled in fox poop 'cause it smelt SO good and ... and ... I won't enbarrass myself by going on...ANYWAY...I'm back and I promise to post regularly from now on.( Mum says to apologise for lack of photos, but she's working on that for next week!)
Thanks, to anyone reading this, for checking in!
hugs and woofs until next week xxxx Harvey the hound xxx

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The Happy Couple (Amy and Mark)

2010-09-02T19:24:00.001+01:00

A Tuscan Wedding! (without me!!)

2010-09-02T19:08:00.004+01:00

A Tuscan Wedding!

2010-09-02T18:22:00.003+01:00

Hello blog buddies....sorry it's been a while ,but you know how I have to wait until mum has time to help me use the poo-ter! She must have heard all my barks and whines and decided enough was enough...time poor old Harvey got back in touch with his blog fans! Mum tried to make excuses by saying how busy she's been over the last few weeks.Her niece,Amy, got married in Italy and the whole family(except me!!)went to Siena in Tuscany to share the celebrations.
I know they all had a GREAT time because they're always talking about it and getting excited about photos and stuff... I'm really,really happy about all that...even though they did NOT invite me to the wedding!!!
Dogs live in the moment as you know and,well, I've moved on.
I've forgiven them,actually,because I ended up having a great time at a place called "MY PET STOP" that mum and dad took me to the day before they went to Italy.
I think I was expected to look sad and depressed when they left (bassets are good at that!) but as soon as I saw my cool "apartment" and the play paddock,I was a happy hound! It was PAWSOME!!I think mum and dad were too sad to take pictures,but I couldn't post without showing some pics of Amy and Mark at their wedding - don't they look so happy,beautiful and handsome!!
Congrats to Amy and Mark!
big licks and lots of 'dog blog' love! xx H

Where did the time go?

2010-08-01T15:57:00.006+01:00

Mum told me this is called a "love-seat" ...Ti-n-k-y, where ARE you???

Tom's always telling me how handsome I am!

Tinky got the best seat!

Here's my plan to get back on the blogging waggon....

If I manage to put my latest pics on here (not easy with just two sets of paws!) you might forgive me for being so-oo lazy over the last few weeks and welcome me back into blog land!!

Alfie's Visit....

2010-05-04T11:10:00.003+01:00

Check out my cool little cousin, Alfie!
Alfie's a Petite Griffon Vendeen and very handsome. He belongs to mum's niece, Lydia and her family.
Alfie's nearly three months old and I thought it was great when mum looked after him for a day last week. Look how tiny he is compared to me!
We had a cool time running round the garden and playing "woof and tumbles" together.
I really loved him (more than he loves me, I think!) I hope we're going to be great friends and have lots of long walks together during the summer.
Lydia's going to let Alfie start blogging as soon as he can use his paws on the poo-ter...so watch out for him on my list of friends!
Well folks, I have to dash as nature calls, but thanks to all you followers out there for giving me a great excuse to blog ....

Woofs and licks xxx Harvey x

Come in, Alfie....don't be scared.

Alfie got the best bed!...

Wake up Alfie, "I want to play!"

You sure are handsome, Alfie!!

The collar of shame!!!!

2010-05-04T11:08:00.004+01:00

Mum took me to the vets a few weeks ago. I had to have something called a "cat- stray- shon" whatever that is! When mum came to collect me I felt all wobbly and strange...what was that pain I could feel?? Ouch! I still felt wibbly -wobbly in the evening and just wanted to sleep.
While we were in Devon, we had all watched a D.V.D. called "UP" and laughed when Dougie had to wear the "collar of shame" (Dougie's a fauve...he has to be!) Well..guess what? I had to wear one too, so I know just how he felt,poor guy!
I'm not sure what "shame" means, but whatever it is, the collar thing stopped me licking where it hurt and now I'm fine x H

2010-05-04T10:57:00.000+01:00

Holidays and operations!

2010-05-03T18:45:00.004+01:00

Woof! to any blog readers who still bother to follow my adventures.

I'm trying hard to get back on the blogging waggon, so I'll post all my latest news in the hope that I eventually catch up...mind you, it is tough being the author AND the publisher! I have to rely on the who-mans for the photography department.. er.. enough said!!

Where shall I begin? How about my holiday in Devon!

We had a great time with Sue, Chuck and the dogs: Missy, Ben, Woody and, last but certainly not least, Miss Twiggy!! (Oh, there were two cats too, but I prefer not to talk about them!)

I couldn't believe how great it was to run around all day with my brother and his pack.

My mum called it something like "so-shall-I-say-tion", well, whatever it was, it felt great!

On the way down to Devon (when I eventually stopped whining) we called to see my first-ever parents, Liz and Bruce.

Wow! My bio- mum, Cracker, was there and my two fauve cousins, Milo and Marmi.

I'm not sure what came over me, but I couldn't leave Marmi alone...I loved her so much. After a while she needed a break from me though and she escaped to her crate. It was lovely to see my first-ever family...Liz said I was very handsome!!!

I magine how great it was when, arriving in Devon, there was ANOTHER girl for me to fall in love with!

Twiggy's the baby of the pack ( only three months old) but she can "woof and tumble" like the rest of us. She's beautiful and the other dogs were really friendly - no bad tempers or falling out.

I felt sad leaving all my new friends and slept for 5 hours on the way home...can dogs feel deep-rest?? YES!

A quick note to Tinky!

2010-04-08T18:55:00.002+01:00

I know I'm really only supposed to use the blog to send a message to everyone and not just to Tinky, my gorgeous, cute step-sister, BUT I just had to say "Go Tinky!! What a star you were at the big Crufts Show! You're amazing- and so clever getting your Silver award too! I know I'm a pain when we get together, but I can't help it...boys will be boys!!
It was great seeing you a few weeks ago, when we took the parents on a walk through the woods. Let's meet up when I get back from Devon...I'm sure the humans will be ready for a catch up by then and as long as they don't get "over-tired", we should be able to have a great time together! Woof for now xx your annoying big (by 7 days!) brother, Harvey xxxx

Harvey Dog missing his Mum!

2010-04-08T18:28:00.002+01:00

Just so you can all see how courageous and brave I was when mum left me in the car, with big brother Sam , for ten minutes!! (Fellow Fauves will all understand the Basset whine!)

HAPPY 1st BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

2010-04-08T17:53:00.003+01:00

Chilling with Dino the dinosaur!

Cool profiles!

Look at my brilliant present from Preston the Puggle in America!

Hi to anyone out there who hasn't yet given up on following my blog!
I'm as sorry as a dog can be (Yes, we really DO have feelings ) for not posting for a while. You can blame my mum, as she's had problems with her camera's memory card (poor excuse!) but hey, I forgive her, as she's sorted it out and has PROMISED we can blog every week from now on, so don't give up on me!
I HAD A BIRTHDAY!!
Can you believe it...I am one whole year old!
I knew something was going on....but just a few days before my birthday, a HUGE,brown package arrived from America, with MY name on it!!
Wow! I was SOO--OO excited when mum told me it was from my first ever cyber pal, Preston, in Boston, America.He and his mum sent me the cool--est soft, squeaky dinosaur ( which I love and take everywhere with me!) and a great ball that I can grab and run off with.THANK YOU SO MUCH, Preston, Jeff and Suz! Mum and dad especially loved the potato chips you put in the parcel...they wouldn't share them with me, but I know they thought they were delicious.( Just wait until they want a lick of my smelly old bones...no way!)
(Check out Preston's blog from my list of friends!)
...he's the smartest dog in the world! I don't take after him one bit in the intelligence department, but hopefully I make up for it in other ways (?)
On Saturday mum and dad are taking me on holiday to stay with my litter brother, Woody, and his parents,Sue and Chuck, in Devon.
I'm so excited about that, but on the way, they've promised we can stop off to visit my first-ever family, Liz and Bruce, in Wiltshire!! (and my mum, aunty, two cousins AND three boarder fauves!)
Watch this space next week for an up-date on "Harvey in Devon".
Woofs and grunts to all you faithful followers x x x ( and especially Tinky, my step-sister, if she's on-line!!) xxx Harvey the hound (aged 1 whole year!!!)

Hi from Harvey!!

2010-02-06T16:52:00.005Z

Snoozing, while waiting for the paint to dry!

Hmmm! This looks like an interesting read!

Oh no! Please don't say i have to get in there... Fauves don't like water.

Harvey's back!!

I know it's been a while since my last blog and I am SOO-OO sorry for not posting since November...all kinds of reasons, BUT I am back now and ready to update everyone (well! My two followers at least!) on what's been happening in the life of this basset fauve!
I have to tell you that I've been VERY busy in the growing department!

(quick exit to check out the photos...back soon!!)

Poor Fluffy Dog!!

2009-11-15T14:54:00.003Z

I don't know what makes me behave in such a weird way with my fluffy dog, or why everyone yells "H-A-R-V-E-Y --- no-oo!!!" I think I'm imagining dragging a rabbit or squirrel across the ground outside, but I get told off and told to stop!! Anyway, make your own mind up. Maybe it's just that I'm misunderstood!Perhaps I'll grow out of it soon (or not???) Harvey xxx

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My brother Woody!

2009-10-25T19:34:00.004Z

Hi everyone ....I had the best time ever last Sunday. I met my brother, Woody! Mum and dad had been invited up to Northumberland to meet Woody's parents,Sue and Chuck, who were having a weeks holiday up there.

I was out chewing a bone in the garden (Woody was on a walk with his dad) when another fauve, looking JUST like me, ran over and gave me a good sniff! I think I just KNEW straight away that he was the other boy from my litter, because we loved each other from the start!

We were SO excited..especially when the grown-ups took us down to the beach to play. Wow! I'd never even been off the lead before, so to race along with my brother,Woody, was just about the most exciting thing that's ever happened to me!

We all went back to the cottage so the parents could chat over lunch (they're good at that, aren't they!) and Woody and I just chilled out together. I forgot to mention, Woody had his big OTHER brother, a labrador called Ben, with him, but he was okay with me being there, I think.

It was sad saying goodbye but mum promised we'd be going down to Devon to see Woody and his family before too long...I can't wait! I really wish I had a fauve brother to play with every day...mum just said "we'll see what we can do" so... I live in hope!!!

On the way home, we went to see uncle David, aunty Joanne and baby Caleb. I was SO tired after playing all day that I just lay on the floor and hardly moved...they were all very impressed with my good behaviour...if they only knew... it was because I was too tired to even move!!!

I saw Tinky in Golden Acre Park today and we had a GREAT walk together..a "civilised" walk, Maria said. Maybe we're growing up a bit and don't need to rough and tumble so much anymore! I LOVE seeing Tinky and her mum and dad!!

Time for me to go check out who's walking past the window...stay safe and don't forget to keep checking in! Hugs and licks xx Harvey

Tinky and her mum at the Dog Show!

2009-10-16T14:39:00.002+01:00

Tinky coming second in her group AND qualifying for Crufts next year!

Six months old!

2009-10-16T14:12:00.004+01:00

Hi everyone! I know it's been ages since I last chatted to you all, but I'll try not to leave it so long from now on!

What have I been up to? Hmmm...let me see.

As you may have noticed, I've been quite busy growing bigger over the last few weeks. I've been going to "Tailwaggers" and have now "graduated" to Puppy class 2. I love it when we meet all the other puppies at the class, but, as you know, I only have eyes for Tinky (my half-sister/girlfriend) when we're in the hall together. I just LOVE her to bits! She was SO clever last weekend at the dog show in Leicester. ( I wasn't allowed to go, for two reasons a) mum said I'd be too giddy (as if!!) and b)something about me not having all the correctly descended body parts that boys apparently need to be in a show....don't ask me what THAT'S all about!!

Anyway, Tinky did brilliantly (well, she IS gorgeous!) and qualified for CRUFTS!! I'll ask mum to help me send a photo of the big event so you can see how great she looked....I'm SO looking forward to our class tonight, so that I can bark how proud I am of her!

I'm really excited about this weekend, as mum and dad are taking me to Northumberland... to meet my brother and sister litter-mates!! We're going to Woody's cottage first, then meeting up with Saffie and her family on the beach!!! Wow! My first time at the sea-side, I can't wait! I promise to post lots of pics next week and tell you all about it!

Must go now as nature calls! xxx big licks xx Harvey

Sorry it's been so long!!

2009-08-30T17:27:00.005+01:00

"I wonder what's on the other side of this wall?"

"These logs behind me are making a noise!"

"Everyone at the Market Hall, Chipping Campden"

Hi Everyone,I know it's been quite a while since my last post, but now the computer problems are sorted, I can tell you what I've been up to over the last few weeks!

I've been quite busy since my last posts.My parents took me on holiday to the "Cotswolds" and we had a great time.I think they were wondering how I'd be in a holiday cottage (no trust!) but I made them proud of me,if I say so myself! Mind you - I was a bit spoiled. Whenever we were out for a walk, people would stop and make a fuss of me - don't think there are many Basset Fauves in Chipping Campden! I didn't mind one bit, as it gave me chance to jump up at people (which I get told off about!)

Uncle Jim, his wife Miyoko, mum's cousin and her family came to stay with us over the first weekend.I think they were a bit worried about taking me along for a meal, but dogs were quite welcome in most places and I just lay down calmly, under the table during dinner...I got 10/10 THAT evening!!

When we got home on Friday, mum took me to my "Tailwaggers" class. Tinky was there...what a great end to the week!We had a bit of a rough and tumble after the class but it was great to see her (and her mum and dad !)

Hope you enjoy the photos. Check in next week for more Harvey Hound news! Hugs and licks xxxx Harvey

Stafford Hound Show!

2009-08-01T18:54:00.007+01:00

My sad face when I knew Tinky had gone home!

(That's my dad,Moss, in the middle with Karen.)

Mum and dad went to the Stafford Hound Show today.(Big brother Sam looked after me!)

My dad,Moss, was there with his owner,Karen. Mum said he looked very handsome!They met lots of fauves with their families and also Liz and Bruce,my first ever parents.

Liz and Bruce said that I can go and stay with them in Wiltshire when mum and dad are on holiday in the Cotswolds. Yeah! That means I'll be with my(birth) mum,aunt,two cousins AND two other visiting puppies.(Not to mention the Irish Wolfhounds!)

I heard whispers about how I'll be learning important (pack order) lessons and "good manners" whilst I'm there.... SOO-OO many things to learn at the moment...a puppy could feel quite dizzy(!!! )licks and snuffles xx Harvey

Tailwaggers!

2009-08-01T18:16:00.002+01:00

Tinky's parents

Hi everyone - I've been really sad this last week as Tinky's parents came and took her home. Mum said that I seemed "deep-rest" whatever that means! I missed her SO-OO much !

Guess what? Mum and dad took me to "Tailwaggers" puppy class on Friday and ---- Tinky was there!!! We were a bit giddy when we first saw each other, but it was so good to see her.

There was a fluffy,white boy there called Rocky and a tiny,tiny little girl called Ruby.

All the parents had to swop puppies so we got to have cuddles with everyone!

I'm ashamed to say that I let the (fauve) side down by whining all the way through the class...the other three puppies were very well behaved as you might guess...I'll just have to try harder next week. I felt a bit better though when I was told how well I'd been doing with my toilet training! Well,I've got to be good at SOMETHING!

Still, I get to meet all my new friends every Friday evening AND Tinky's coming over to play on Sunday afternoon - it's a good life really - I've just got to toughen up a bit and not be such a big baby (who mentioned the car! I never said ANYTHING about that ....did I???) wiggles and licks xx Harvey

More goodbyes!

2009-07-25T13:22:00.002+01:00

More pics of us saying goodbye to Tom and Sophie!

Take care and have a happy (and very safe!!) holiday.

Goodbye,Tom and Sophie!

2009-07-25T13:07:00.002+01:00

Tom and Sophie are going to Thailand today for three weeks.

It was sad saying goodbye to them! Only two more sleeps for Tinky though and her parents will be back...then I'LL be really,really sad!! We've become best ever friends and we follow each other everywhere now. I'm going to miss her SO SO SO much!

Double Trouble!!

2009-07-21T23:41:00.003+01:00

Tinky and I are having the BEST time ever! Just look at the pics mum took of us over the last week...some days I love Tinky SOO-OO much that I try to squeeze in the crate with her for a nap ...other times,we find our own spaces in the play area,but we sleep at the same times so that works out okay.

My mum thinks it's so funny how we "kiss" each other after eating... little does she know that we're just licking crumbs off each other's faces so as not to waste any bits of food!! Who-mans have some strange ideas sometimes! Any way,must go now and chase Tinky as she's crept off with my bone while I've been blogging! sniffs and licks xx Harvey

My new best friend!

2009-07-20T18:25:00.003+01:00

Hi everyone,

Tinky and I are having the BEST time ever! I can't believe it when I get up every morning and she's still here to play with! I heard mum on the phone, telling Tinky's mum that we've calmed down a lot since Friday.No more barking now,just lots of walks and woof and tumbles together. I LOVE her so much,but I think she sees me as being a bit too boisterous at times ... it's just that I love it when we play chase together round the table.Mum gave us lots of hide bones but, for some reason,I like to make Tinky chase me for the one I take from her!

We're both a bit braver now, when cars pass by on our walks. Best of all though, we love the big field, with all it's great sniffs and smells. Tinky would like to say a few words to her parents,as she knows they'll be checking out the blog later! (I've told her not to tell them what a pain I've been,or we might not be allowed to play together again!)

Hi mum and dad! I hope you're having a great holiday in Finland. I miss you both so much,but Mary told me that you'll be back before too long! I'm having a good time learning how to put up with " a certain annoying boy" and also how to teach him that girls really know best! Harvey's much better with me now,though, and we've had lots of fun ...we've even snuggled up together for a sleep!!! Lots of licks and barks from me and Harvey xxx

Tinky and I together!

2009-07-18T15:49:00.002+01:00

What shall we play next?

I even shared my Nina Ottosson brick game with Tinky!

Where did we hide those bones?

Big brother,Tom with me and Tinky!

2009-07-18T15:43:00.000+01:00

Tinky's here at last!

2009-07-18T15:20:00.003+01:00

Hi friends - Tinky arrived at lunch-time, but I was TOO excited to think about food.We played for HOURS!Mum thought we'd wear ourselves out - she must be joking!!
Mind you, I think Tinky was getting a bit fed up of me barking "chase me,chase me" all the time, but she's just so gorgeous, how could I help myself?
Mum and dad walked us at 8.oopm, in the pouring rain, but we loved it.We met Oscar.He lives round the corner from me. After dinner we were still full of energy, but Tinky fell asleep at 9.00pm.Mum put her in my crate and I slept in the one upstairs - the end to a perfect day!(Can't wait for tomorrow, when we can start all over again! xx Licks and yawns x Harvey
(Oh! Tinky wants me to add a quick note to tell her parents she loves them and misses them,but will be okay, as long as I let her be the boss sometimes!)

New Games!

2009-07-16T13:27:00.003+01:00

Take a look at me being "interactive" with my new brick game!

Hi friends - Tinky's mum told us about Nina Ottosson interactive games for dogs(and cats!)Of course,my mum couldn't wait to see what they were like and ordered two for me.
They're supposed to help with "mental stimulation"...whatever that means(!!)
Mum thinks they're educational (I don't like to tell her that it's only because there's food involved that I can be bothered to complete the tasks!) I can't wait until Tinky gets here tomorrow and brings her game with her - I just hope the "who-mans" don't expect us to sit around being clever all week - I have plans for lots of "woof and tumbles" with my cool half-sister!
We had a second meet-up on Tuesday and managed a few quick barks about our plans for next week.I know my mum will drive us crazy with photo-shoots so she can pee-mail Tinky's mum and let her know we're okay together.I'll keep you posted.Don't forget to pee-mail me anytime xx licks and barks xxx Harvey

My First Play-date!

2009-07-12T17:46:00.004+01:00

(We took Harvey on his first visit to "Golden Acre Park" in Bramhope, Leeds to meet Tinky, his half-sister, and her parents, Maria and Liam. He wants to tell you all about his great day!) Thanks, mum.Well, where do I begin? I've just had TH-E-E most fantastic day with Tinky and our parents at Golden Acre. We met in the car-park and it was love at first sight ....it was like we'd known each other all our doggy lives! At first, we just sniffed each other and were quite polite, but after a few minutes--well---let me just say --- I'd forgotten how much I'd missed having "fauve frolics", like the ones I'd had (when I was at Liz's and Bruce's) with my fauve cousins. We were both so excited that we could hardly walk straight! We met other polite dogs too - we all said "hi" and shared good sniffs. Tinky and her parents came back to our house, and we carried on our crazy games in my garden.

GUESS WHAT? Tinky's going to stay at our house for a WHOLE week while her mum and dad go to Finland. Boy! I can't wait. Tinky and I have already barked to each other about the great time we're going to have together - we're already rubbing our paws together with excitement!

Tinky liked the look of my toys when she was here,but I'm ashamed to say I wasn't very good at letting her play with them - maybe next week I'll be more relaxed - I might even be glad to go off and have a nap now and then,which I - er -need to do now as I'm paws-itively shattered after all that playing today. Thank you Tinky, for a great play-date.

Licks and yawns xxx Harvey

A present from Preston!

2009-07-06T09:32:00.003+01:00

Hi friends,

Can you believe it! I had a package all the way from America - from Preston, my first ever cyber friend. Wow! I couldn't believe it when I saw the terrific "poochie bells" inside. Cheers, Preston! They're so-o cool...it's really kind of you, and your mum, Suzz.(If you take a look at Preston's blog, you'll see how clever he is using his bells) I love it when they jingle - great idea for when I need to--e-hem-take a toilet break!

It's Preston's birthday on 9th July so HAPPY BIRTHDAY,PRESTON! Have a great day in Boston!

Sorry it's been so long!

2009-06-27T10:38:00.003+01:00

Hi friends! Sorry it's been a while since I used the "com-poo-ter" but it had to be repaired last week. Now it's back,I'm allowed to be the first one to use it -hurray! This is my mum's fauve-rite picture of me at the moment - it's my "I wouldn't DREAM of snatching the socks from the washing pile ( thanks Liz, for telling my mum I did such things!) OR try to chew the bottoms of peoples jeans" face! I really couldn't help myself, you know. Mind you,when mum sprayed "chew repellent" on everyones jeans,it tasted so bad that I went back to my toys. Only a few more sleeps now until I can meet up with Tinky, my half-sister-Yeah! My second visit to the vet's went well.I didn't even cry or make a fuss when I had the vaccine thing.I felt a BIT scared while we were waiting,but once I was up on the table I even rolled on my back so the vet could check me over- AND tickle my tummy, of course!

My mum laughed when she heard that Tinky has a "wild hour" every evening....ha ha ha! Me too! This girl sounds SO like me it's untrue! I just can't wait for the "so-shall-I-say- tion" to begin!

love and licks xxx Harvey

2009-06-14T10:59:00.002+01:00

Me soaking up the sunshine on Saturday!

My First Playdate!

2009-06-14T10:23:00.002+01:00

Guess what? I've got my first playdate! Can you believe it..... and it's with a girl Fauve! She's called Tinky, and her breeder (Karen Higgins) helped our mums get in touch. Karen has 'Moss' our dad, so were related too - can't wait to meet Tinky in a few weeks, when I get the all clear from my vet!

2009-06-13T11:50:00.000+01:00

Well, I've been with my new 'forever' family for a week. My journey started last Sunday from Wiltshire. I overheard my family saying how glad they were that I'd slept for three hours, having been sick when we first set off (I only did that because it was SO hard saying good-bye to my sister, brother and first lovely, kind, human parents) When we got back to Leeds,I suddenly felt okay, and loved meeting the rest of my new, human pack. They all decided I was handsome and cute (Well, I kind of knew that, because Liz and Bruce told me every day!) It's been a great week, with loads of explorations, digging and cuddles. I'll sign in again next week, and tell you what I've been up to.

All about Harvey!

2009-06-13T10:31:00.000+01:00

Harvey is a "Basset Fauve de Bretagne" and he was born on April 1st 2009.
We collected him from his breeders,Liz and Bruce,on June 7th.This is our very first post, but we hope to up-date regularly with Harvey's news and photos!