Yesterday (the 8th of August 2015) was a very big day for two special Lappies – it was Osa and Elli’s 14th birthday! The average lifespan of a Lappy is 12-14 years but Lappies can sadly die younger and a fortunate few can live another year or two. Life often gets in the way of averages as it did for their younger sister Kallis who was tragically killed in a road traffic accident before she even reached 18 months. One of the sisters, Tassu, died at only three days old and sister Ketti died in New Zealand a couple of years ago. This litter was my first ever Lappy litter and the parents were my first Lappies, my beloved Smuu and Tuukka – so you can understand why yesterday was an emotional day for us all.
I’m delighted to report that on the whole, Elli and Osa are fit and well, save for the odd old age creak. You can read all about Osa and his exciting visit to Finland earlier this year, by clicking on this link to a previous blog post. With finger’s crossed we will be able to watch his adventure on TV next year! Keep your eyes peeled on their Facebook Page for more updates.
I’m delighted to report that on the whole, Elli and Osa are fit and well, save for the odd old age creak. You can read all about Osa and his exciting visit to Finland earlier this year, by clicking on this link to a previous blog post. With finger’s crossed we will be able to watch his adventure on TV next year! Keep your eyes peeled on their Facebook Page for more updates.
Here are the 'kids' on their 14th birthday yesterday!
 |  Elli on her birthday with her German Spitz Brothers. |
I feel very lucky to have met up with both Elli and Osa in the past 12 months. Mandy and Nigel invited myself and Pam (who owns Tiko from my 2009 litter) to a lovely lunch and I got to give Elli a big cuddle. I so nearly kept Elli but I had promised Carelle her favourite puppy for her 11th birthday, so it was Kallis who stayed although it broke my heart the day that Elli left. Having said that I couldn't have asked for better owners for her :-) I remain eternally jealous for the fact that Elli never EVER goes out of sight on a walk! :-) We have met up for many walks over the years and whilst I've been yelling out for my dogs to eventually come into sight, there's been Elli trotting along with the Spitz, good as gold.
Elli at our lunch late last year.
Osa came to visit with his Dad Mark & film crew friends to film us as part of Osa's life story. I hadn't seen Osa since he was about 7 or 8 months old, so it brought a lump to my throat to see a Smuu sized Tuukka trotting up my drive! I saw him again at Crufts in March having fun in the ring with Judge Sue Dunger. Mark regularly keeps in contact to fill me in on how Osa is doing and again, I couldn't have asked for a more loving home for him.
The day Osa came to visit.
Ketti emigrated to New Zealand (and took her family with her!) when she was about 2 and lived a lovely life out there.
I feel very blessed to have had such lovely owners for such special dogs :-)
I feel very blessed to have had such lovely owners for such special dogs :-)
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