I couldn’t resist checking out what the views will be like from our neighbours house so went up to have a peak at the views. They have some awesome views of the valley and hills and a splendid view of a fantastic house built close by!As part of the visit we... Yesterday Mason learned a huge lesson in life. Don’t stick your snout where it’s going to get stung by a bee.It was quite a traumatic morning all round, mostly for me.I knew that something had got him when he keep pawing at his nose. Within a few minutes... I’m as proud as a puppy owner could be. The report card for our two boys came in from the dog trainer and behaviouralist said”Both Fortnum and Mason are delightful and intelligent dogs. I was also impressed with their level of focus and attention-span... Bringing bassets into our lives has required adjustment to the usual domestic routine. As a modern domestic executive I can move with the times although I never realised how extensive the dog catering repetoire would have to be.We signed an agreement with the breeder... It’s important that Fortnum and Mason’s horizons are expanded and they don’t think that the world is flat or that it stops at our gate. For their first outing we took them to Petone beach. It has to be said it’s far from a beautiful beach but... 