When Nelly met Tasha

When Tasha stayed recently, she was introduced to Nelly, Fran's Cocker Spaniel pup who's just over 12 wks old.
Now on first sight, everyone would want a Nelly. But hang around and you may have second thoughts as the photographs tend to show.
Nelly is the most determined character I've met. But if Fran doesn't end up exhausted by the event, I can see her having a great time training this little thing to be a gun dog.
As for Tasha - I don't think she'll forget you know who in a hurry !

Janet

No dog is too big for a hug from the pup

The trouble is she doesn't get the hint .............

........... to leave Tasha alone !

So Tasha trys - in vain - to frighten with a serious look

But all's forgotten the moment a ball is thrown ........... and who's going to get it ????

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