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The book was the literary equivalent of an evening in by a log fire with a dog at your feet and your kids at your side. As well as a funny storyline that will entertain both adults and children, the book’s illustrations are just lovely’ The Merry Bookworm Explores Rainbows in Debut Author, Billy Dunne’s Picture Book, ‘Why?

Find out about the animals in the story (Alfie – Deerhound, Sunset and Fixit – Foxes, Florence and Humbug – Cats). Read more about the condition Very Good: A book that has been read and does not look new, but is in excellent condition. Report from the Kennel Club/British Small Animal Veterinary Association Scientific Committee – Summary results of the Purebred Dog Health Survey for Deerhounds" (PDF).Meanwhile, Charlie doesn't know what to do - but one thing is for sure: he'll never stop looking for his dear hound. Although a few estates still employed Deerhounds for their original work, the breed was left in the hands of a few enthusiasts who made them a show breed. Her first book, The Worst Witch, was published when she was 24 years old and became the first book in The Worst Witch series.

Finding himself lost and alone in the woods during a stormy night, Alfie wants nothing more than to go home, back to his owner Charlie. century Scottish paintings tend to indicate these colours were associated with a wire haired coat, but, with show breeders preferring a dark, longer coat, these genes now appear to be lost.The 'hound' of the title is Alfie the deerhound, a hairy, flop-eared coward of a puppy, who is bossed around by the cat of the house, Florence. You know that you're not going to have to worry that there might be something in there that's not suitable for a child. Every time I’d finish a chapter for the night he would ask what happens next and ask for just one more chapter. Altogether the Deerhound must be characterized as the breed with the most uniform colouration within all sighthounds". Teddy Roosevelt wrote that some Canadian and American hunters used "the greyhound, whether the smooth-haired, or the rough-coated Scotch deer-hound" on the wolf [6] and deer [7] Dr.

In outward appearance, the Scottish Deerhound is similar to the Greyhound, but larger and more heavily boned. It is however a true sighthound which has been selected for generations to pursue game; consequently, most Deerhounds will be eager to chase. My 10 year old daughter heard enough of the story to wish to read it in her own time, though it was a bit young for her.Luckily for Alfie he befriends two friendly foxes who have compassion on him and end up helping him learn the ways of the woods, and survive until his owner can find him. But when Charlie leaves Alfie with a sitter, the pup is so upset that he escapes into the woods and loses his way.

The resulting works can be unsettling, haunting, beautiful but always subtly peppered with personality. A white chest and toes are allowed, and a slight white tip to the tail; a white blaze on the head or a white collar are not accepted. Laboratory studies have established reference intervals for haematology and serum biochemical profiles in Deerhounds, some of which are shared by all sighthounds, and some of which may be unique to this breed. Seller has stated it will dispatch the item within 1 working day upon receipt of cleared payment - opens in a new window or tab .Meanwhile, Charlie won't give up trying to find his dog, putting up posters and standing watch at various restaurants where people have sighted Alfie.