Reuben

Harley Reuben Fox is in exceptionally fine fettle, all glossy and gleaming with health and vitality. I just can't imagine life without him now as he 'helps' me in everything I do - cleaning the floors/making the fire, etc. Harley is always there sticking his nose in!

He's a stickler for routine e.g I have to get up at 7.30am otherwise he mouse pounces all over me,eagerfor his morning wee, then rattles his dinner bowl in the kitchen demanding breakfast. He hates wet weather as much as I do but gets hyperactive if not able to burn off some of his immense energy on long walks, we go for miles on fine days and he's in heaven chasing dozens of species of birds into the air - this appeals to his sense of humour. As for clever not just clever, intuitive e.g sometimes I pick up my handbag as I need to get something from it, he doesn't move a muscle. But when I pick my handbag up because we're going to town, he belts out of the door and sits by the car!

He really can't go for very long without a cuddle, is incredibly affectionate and loving. Great friends with the cat now too, they curl up together on the sofa and groom each other. Very good with Charlie (grandson) you'd think Charlie's toys would be a temptation to steal and to chew but he doesn't touch them. If bits of toast/babies finger food drop on the floor Harley scoffs it but has never taken anything out of the babies' hands.

All in all we're perfect for each other and he seems blissfully happy and content.

Deb Fox