Merlin is a wonderful dog owned by friends of my parents, who is helping to raise money for Hearing Dogs for Deaf People. If you should have any spare money in your pocket / handbag / bank account / down the back of the settee, please consider making a small donation. You will make Merlin - and the deaf people he is helping - very happy!

http://www.merlinsmission.org/

This year's gundog group winner at Crufts.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/flatout/442626544/

http://crufts.fossedata.co.uk/Group.asp?ShowYear=2011&GroupID=GUN