In the mid eighties, she and Mike went to live in Portugal where they adopted a stray donkey which they called Flymo. Flymo was an old girl, with only one eye and in very poor condition. Before long she started to think she was a dog, and walked to heel with them around their grounds. Given the chance, she would amble into the kitchen - looking for snacks. Flymo had a happy retirement and died of old age just before Pam and Mike returned to England to live.

Pam was determined that they would not become involved in the dog showing scene again - all the usual excuses - too busy, what about holidays, etc. When their son offered to buy them a Bedlington Terrier puppy as a Christmas present they, of course, couldn't resist, and Pam has resumed her judging career.

Mike plays his part by being chauffeur and gear carrier. He loves the dogs, and plays with them, walks them and cooks for them. When Pam insists that they sleep downstairs he creeps down in the night and they race upstairs to sleep under the duvet.

Mike and Pam (MnP) decided to write their web pages because of their interest in all breeds of dogs and hope that it gives as much enjoyment to others as it does to themselves. They have enjoyed supplying Coopercraft figures to customers all over the world and always look forward to the dog story emails that this connection brings.

We must say a special thank-you to Viv Rainsbury, who drew all the little Bedlington logos we use all over our website. She is the Honorary Secretary of the Bedlington Terrier Association

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