Meet Stitch

We'd like to introduce you to Stitch, the newest member of our family. He came with the name, but so far he's proving very quiet and non-destructive, at least as much as a puppy can be. The animal shelter tells us he's a 4-month-old mastiff cross. We accept the four months old bit but we think he's the least likely mastiff we've ever seen. There's definitely some Jack Russell in there, but for the rest we really don't know.

He's very affectionate, and loves his Sheepie toy (it goes "baaa" when squeezed). He is also exceptionally intelligent, and is making really good progress with training for a dog who has been with us only 2 days. The downside of this is that he has magical powers of opening the back door, even when it's locked.

That reminds me, must ask Nan if she can house-sit when we go away. She's been making quite a business of it recently, should be fine if we book her and her elderly kelpie far enough in advance.