Dicky Dog Blog

Down here in Newquay snow is a rare and very short lived phenomenon so to help us get through these barron winter months I send a plea to you all to send in photos and preferably videos to our website and our facebook page

My children are in desperate need to see some white stuff - so please give generously

The best will be rewarded handsomely with Dicky treasure

March 8th - 11th 2012 at the NEC in Birmingham and here are just a few ways you can win tickets to the Crufts 2012

Dog Beds simply want you to follow them on facebook or twitter or retweet there competition details

Xtra Dog want you to answer 2 simple question from their blog

Pets and animal directory want you to tell them when and where crufts 2012 is being held (well i've already given you the anser to that one)

Dogs in the News wants you to submit your own question

If you aren't lucky enough to win your tickets you can order in advance on the Crufts webiste to save yourself a little, or just by them on the door.

Don't forget we'd love to see you, so pop by and check out my bags (not just the ones that will be under my eyes!) x

If there is one thing guaranteed to help you get through the often miserable months of January and February it's the knowledge that Crufts is just around the corner.  2012 is going to be a very busy year for the UK what with Diamond Jubilees and the Olympic Games and so I've got a feeling that Cruft 2012 is going to be the best yet.  All the best of the Canine world will be gathering at the NEC in Birmingham between the 8th and 11th March so if you like dogs don't miss out.  You can book your tickets in advance via the crufts website to save yourself £2 (but i do think the booking fee is a bit of a cheeky added extra!)

You will be able to meet us at Crufts and get to see and feel our Dicky Bags so you can see for yourself how fantastic they are.  We love to meet our Dicky Disciples so don't be shy.  We will be in Hall 1 Stand 125 with our friends from Xtra Dog.

Hi there people.

I was having a chat with a friend of mine the other day who couldn't wait to tell me about the imminent arrival of her first puppy and it got me thinking about our philosphy on pet ownership versus having children.

Having spoken to many dog owners over the year and there seems to be a common pattern which takes one of two paths.

Path 1.  Having lived together for a while a couple will decide to buy a dog and if the dog survives for a year or 2 they will feel ready to plump for children.

Path 2.  Having got a kid or 2 the couple are now aware of the financial drain children can be and decide to get a dog as an alternative to more children (cheaper to keep, can be left home alone with no legal reprecussions and put in kennels when necessary).

This got me wondering on the real facts and figures so i would love you to tell me your story - can you relate to the above? - what came first for you? the dog or the kid?

Beign a mother of 4 and an owner of 2 dogs i feel i can be honest and frank about this subject.  We got the dog first!