MERLIN (above right) with his brother MINSTREL and mum MAISIE was surrendered to the pound and possible instant death:((

Fortunately, all three were rescued and were fostered in Ireland before coming to the UK.

Amazingly, mum and pups were all in good condition and all have superb temperaments.

Merlin was in foster in Stafford and was reserved by his foster family who loved him to bits. Unfortunately, the resident cat didn't feel the same despite Merlin's attempts to make friends.

He has now moved into foster with Andy and Val in the West Midlands.

UPDATE ON MERLIN

MERLIN, like his brother, has found the most wonderful working home except his forte is going to be Agility instead. He now lives in Bedfordshire with Sandra and Owen and their 4 dogs. Early reports are that he has settled very well and is exactly what they were looking for in a puppy.

UPDATE ON BRIAN

Little Merlin is now called Brian and, apparently, he responds to it well.

Owen and Sandra say, " Brian is a lovely boy, very contented and intelligent. We have taught him to come to a whistle like the other dogs. He sits and waits for his food. He sleeps through the night and walks nicely on the lead. He loves Casey, the spaniel, but the other dogs just wish he would "grow up" sometimes"

"He has fitted in nicely. We take him to watch the others doing agility, which fascinates him"

NEW PICS OF BRIAN

Obedience training	With Mum	With Dad

rian says he’s looking forward to the Reunion and meeting his Mum (Maisie, now Connie) and his brother (Merlin,now Drake).

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