Thursday, 20 November 2025

RIP Trilby (Darksprite Rosa Bud)

Our dear Trilby has passed away after suffering a major stroke on Monday night and, despite our hopes she might recover some quality of life, it was soon clear that she could not go on. She crossed the Rainbow Bridge on Wednesday morning, a peaceful and dignified end but it has left us shocked and sad that she has gone from our lives so suddenly.

Trilby was one of the very first puppies we bred back in 2012, the only girl in a litter of four. She was Magic’s daughter and deeply bonded with her - so much so that she did take Magic’s death a year ago very hard and never quite seemed to bounce back from it. She was a gentle and affectionate girl, loved puppies  - her own and those of her daughter as well as those of our affen Mums and she had been filled with happiness when she had the chance to see one of our newest arrivals last weekend. 

Here are some pictures from her life here with the family from her puppyhood to the present. 


Checking out the rosemary 


With one of her brothers 


Proudly posing with her Bronze Good Citizen certificate



Out and about with her Mum, Magic ❤️


A stunning Cardinal Richelieu at the Affenpinscher Garden Party Fancy Dress


Proud mother ❤️


Devoted to her pups ❤️


Enjoying a race with Leonardo 


Loving the snow 


Soulful eyes ❤️


A beautiful golden girl 🌟

In our hearts always and forever ❤️🌈🐾🐾❤️








Monday, 17 November 2025

Nail Clipping time

The puppies are 12 days old now and growing fast. They have more than doubled their birth weight and their little claws are getting sharp. They need clipping a little so they don’t scratch Fíadh when they are feeding. The pups are quite compliant at this age and don’t seem to mind at all having their nails cut. 





Fíadh watches closely to see they are all OK and gives them a kiss afterwards.



Now we are waiting to see their eyes open 🐵❤️🐵❤️🐵






Saturday, 8 November 2025

New Beginnings

November brings in the Celtic New Year and we are happy to welcome 3 new little lives into our family. Fíadh gave birth to her puppies on the 5th November and they have been doing well. We have 2 boys and a girl and are looking forward to watch them grow. For now the main job is to keep Fíadh happy while she does all the feeding and cleaning of her babies. The real work for us will start once the puppies can see, hear and move about purposefully.




The girl puppy in front with her 2 brothers




Fíadh checking the pups are clean and warm 


Watching over the pups from the bed


Enjoying a bowl of goats milk while the babies feed 


Tired but happy Mum ❤️

Saturday, 1 November 2025

Hallowe’en

 

The weather was not good for Hallowe’en this year but, despite the showers, the dogs did pose for a few photos in the garden with the pumpkin which Judith had carved and they all enjoyed a few treats too.


Leonardo waiting for a treat 💚 


Phoebe and Danny with the pumpkin 🎃 


Moth 💜


Frida 💜


Frida and Flynn wondering if the pumpkin is tasty 🤣


Flynn 💚