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Myra Thomas-Rhodes's Blog – January 2009 Archive (3)

Amhurst and The Premier of Western Australia

Australia overall is ruled by the Prime Minister, and each state is ruled by the Premier. In Western Australia's case, the Hon. Colin Barnett is our leader, and with his wife Lyn and son Sam, has bought two Labrador puppies from us, bred under our Burberry Labrador prefix. They have patiently waited about nine months for us to be able to assist them with the baby girls, both from different litters, and… Continue

Added by Myra Thomas-Rhodes on January 30, 2009 at 10:44pm — 9 Comments

How Many Irish Can Fit Under A Bonnet?

Recently Nome had to wear the elizabethan collar. Fun and games as he barged through the house with it on, and once the others realised it was nothing to be terrorised by - only Nome in a bonnet, then life settled back down. Eating treats with it on, became a "free for all" if Nome dropped any pieces.

Amazing how many can clamber underneath in such…

Added by Myra Thomas-Rhodes on January 14, 2009 at 12:06am — 9 Comments

Aust. Ch.Amhurst Sandpiper

Born in 1976, Piper was a daughter of Suntop Summerthrush (Imp.UK). Bred from a blue sire and an orange dam, she was a beautiful tri colour. Most of the English Setters bred at Amhurst have been blue and tri colour beltons. When her puppies were newly born, Piper was happy to… Continue

Added by Myra Thomas-Rhodes on January 1, 2009 at 2:28am — 7 Comments