The Past...
People who are involved with Massie Lodge through the Equine world also know that both Evan and I are big dog lovers. Way, way back in our history when Evan and I first met, Evan had his dog Matilda and I had a motley crew of Jack, Lance and Millie. Its a bit like the Brady Bunch I guess... (Here's the story of a man named .... lol ). Matilda is a Cattle dog cross and both Lance and Jack were Curly Coated Retrievers - Millie was an unspecified breed, however just as lovable as the purebreds.
So, when we decided to pack up all our goods and chattels and move on up to Warwick - the canines came with us (not to mention the Peachface Parrots!).
Both Evan and I will never forget the day we arrived here at Massie Lodge only to find that the previous owners had left a few chickens.
After letting the dogs out of the trailer and to give them a first run about the place, Lance soon returned home with one of the chickens live in his mouth....only for it to die in a shaking spasm in my hands once removed from Lance's gentle jowls.
Jack unfortunately was living on borrowed time by the time we got up here and only lasted a year and a half (he was 12 which is a good age for a purebred dog). He died in my arms in August of 2004 - something I will never forget.
To say that the city dogs were living the life of Riley in the country was an understatement. They would all spend hours down at the dam, frolicking and swimming. They soon forgot city living and all adapted very quickly to life at Massie Lodge.
Bessie Merle was soon to join us and arrived by plane at Brisbane Airport from Albury at 8 weeks of age. She fitted in well with the others and certainly adapted to life here with us.
The Present..
(To everything has a season.)
I wish I could say that all are still with us. My dear brown dog, Lance succumbed to a snake bite and not long after he left, Millie passed on at the great age of 14 from what I believe was a broken heart.
Its funny how people find their way to you in the course of your lifetime and in saying that, I believe that dogs - or any animals - are destined to make their way into your life as well.
About a year and a half ago, while doing some work for Gallopers Bloodstock, I came across a lady who was needing a home for her German Wired Hair Pointer dog, Pikey and I knew when I saw him that he would be heading our way.
Pikey, not only a rescue dog from his current home; also had two previous owners - so he had never known what it was like to have a stable, loving home - although I know he thinks he hit pay dirt when he came to us.
A dog with issues, Pikey is sometimes a very strange dog, however, in saying that, he has lapped up all the love and attention that he gets with us like a sponge. He is my constant companion, my friend and my confidant and I sometimes think that Jack sent him to me for this reason.
So, here we are at Massie Lodge at this point with a dog count of 3.
I always wanted another Curly Coated Retriever male and this came in the guise of Bailey.
Bailey was with us for over 8 months and we were finding that with him being an aggressive dog, life in the Robinson household did get tense at times between Pikey and Bailey.
We decided that we couldnt cope with the 2 males and needed to find a new home for Bailey.
But not before Bessie Merle had a season...
The good news is that Bailey found a beautiful family on the NSW North Coast where he is a dog amongst two bitches... no more needs to be said!!
3 Months Later...
And after a horrendous maiden birth, Bessie Merle delivers a boy and a girl. Enter: Doc and Ruby.
To say that our life hasnt changed since the birth of the two puppies would be a lie. They really have become a joy and are both of the sweetest temperaments.
Head Count at Massie Lodge 2008: 5 dogs
5 dogs = Dog City!!!
I decided that I wanted to give the dogs their own blog because they are all such exceptional animals. I get such enjoyment being with them and love watching them interact. If I said I didnt like taking photos of them I would be lying!
So, here it is, the Massie Lodge Canines own Blog. I hope you enjoy !
Helen.
Bessie Merle (Ringlord Smoke Alarm), Lance and Millie
Lance (Cobby Curl Jacksbestboy) and Jack (Aust. Champion Miamba Allue). My two dogs that started it all.
People who are involved with Massie Lodge through the Equine world also know that both Evan and I are big dog lovers. Way, way back in our history when Evan and I first met, Evan had his dog Matilda and I had a motley crew of Jack, Lance and Millie. Its a bit like the Brady Bunch I guess... (Here's the story of a man named .... lol ). Matilda is a Cattle dog cross and both Lance and Jack were Curly Coated Retrievers - Millie was an unspecified breed, however just as lovable as the purebreds.
So, when we decided to pack up all our goods and chattels and move on up to Warwick - the canines came with us (not to mention the Peachface Parrots!).
Both Evan and I will never forget the day we arrived here at Massie Lodge only to find that the previous owners had left a few chickens.
After letting the dogs out of the trailer and to give them a first run about the place, Lance soon returned home with one of the chickens live in his mouth....only for it to die in a shaking spasm in my hands once removed from Lance's gentle jowls.
Jack unfortunately was living on borrowed time by the time we got up here and only lasted a year and a half (he was 12 which is a good age for a purebred dog). He died in my arms in August of 2004 - something I will never forget.
To say that the city dogs were living the life of Riley in the country was an understatement. They would all spend hours down at the dam, frolicking and swimming. They soon forgot city living and all adapted very quickly to life at Massie Lodge.
Bessie Merle was soon to join us and arrived by plane at Brisbane Airport from Albury at 8 weeks of age. She fitted in well with the others and certainly adapted to life here with us.
The Present..
(To everything has a season.)
I wish I could say that all are still with us. My dear brown dog, Lance succumbed to a snake bite and not long after he left, Millie passed on at the great age of 14 from what I believe was a broken heart.
Its funny how people find their way to you in the course of your lifetime and in saying that, I believe that dogs - or any animals - are destined to make their way into your life as well.
About a year and a half ago, while doing some work for Gallopers Bloodstock, I came across a lady who was needing a home for her German Wired Hair Pointer dog, Pikey and I knew when I saw him that he would be heading our way.
Pikey, not only a rescue dog from his current home; also had two previous owners - so he had never known what it was like to have a stable, loving home - although I know he thinks he hit pay dirt when he came to us.
A dog with issues, Pikey is sometimes a very strange dog, however, in saying that, he has lapped up all the love and attention that he gets with us like a sponge. He is my constant companion, my friend and my confidant and I sometimes think that Jack sent him to me for this reason.
So, here we are at Massie Lodge at this point with a dog count of 3.
I always wanted another Curly Coated Retriever male and this came in the guise of Bailey.
Bailey was with us for over 8 months and we were finding that with him being an aggressive dog, life in the Robinson household did get tense at times between Pikey and Bailey.
We decided that we couldnt cope with the 2 males and needed to find a new home for Bailey.
But not before Bessie Merle had a season...
The good news is that Bailey found a beautiful family on the NSW North Coast where he is a dog amongst two bitches... no more needs to be said!!
3 Months Later...
And after a horrendous maiden birth, Bessie Merle delivers a boy and a girl. Enter: Doc and Ruby.
To say that our life hasnt changed since the birth of the two puppies would be a lie. They really have become a joy and are both of the sweetest temperaments.
Head Count at Massie Lodge 2008: 5 dogs
5 dogs = Dog City!!!
I decided that I wanted to give the dogs their own blog because they are all such exceptional animals. I get such enjoyment being with them and love watching them interact. If I said I didnt like taking photos of them I would be lying!
So, here it is, the Massie Lodge Canines own Blog. I hope you enjoy !
Helen.
Bessie Merle (Ringlord Smoke Alarm), Lance and Millie
Lance (Cobby Curl Jacksbestboy) and Jack (Aust. Champion Miamba Allue). My two dogs that started it all.
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