At first I thought someone had tossed their wedding bouquet in a tree. It was only on closer inspection did I realise that it was in fact clematis blooming in the wild. It seemed strange and out of place for the vast native bush but it brought a touch of class and colour to the otherwise monotone of green. But there was no time for lingering to look at flowers Fortnum and Mason were on a mission to sniff and run. For this was the first time in a week that we’ve been out walking together. Fortnum has been confined to home whilst his seemingly reoccuring shoulder strain has returned. It’s one of the downsides of being a dwarf dog – still big dog build on small legs. Hardly surprising that his shock absorber system takes a battering.  And, he’s an older dog now – the bassets had their birthday last Friday. They turned 3 which in basset life makes them finally adults. Not that you’d notice!
Beautiful!
Poor Fortnum, hope he isn’t confined to rest for too long x
As with Adults its time to wrap your dogs in nice coats to keep them warm on walks. Us oldies know what its like when its cold and the need to keep your blood, muscles and body warm