We interrupt normal transmission to bring an important update….
April 4th and it’s Siddy’s fifth birthday. He’s a big boy now and lets all those frisky young pups know it. He takes centre seat at the dog park where he entertains his fans – here he is with his pals Poppy and Pamela
He goes drinking and driving, but never at the same time
Driving Drinking
Sometimes he shows off his tricks, like jumping through the tyre in the park

or greeting his fans through the window of home
He enjoys a good joke – like the one he heard last Christmas
He loves his kitty
Shh mumma, he’s sleeping…
Did I mention drinking?
Drinking
He’s a bit of a poser and a playboy and has spread joy all year every year
Siddy Siddy Springtime
He’s always such a good boy, though if you ask him he’s never quite sure ….
Who’s a good boy?
And he is, of course, my boy, the best puppy ever!
Sleepy Puppy!
Happy Birthday Siddy xoxo
What a heart breaker! Has he got his own tinder profile 😀
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My fave is the pose on the green pillow on the chair in the sun. Goodness, it’s like Siddy was thinking you were from a magazine publisher. Ha! Happy Birthday, handsome!
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He’s such a good boy ❤ Thanks for joining in the fun Crystal 🙂
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Belated Birthday Wishes dear Siddy ! I can see you are having a ball there in New Zealand with your lovely mum. I especially love your daffodil photo ❤ It was so awesome that you were with me on my entire visit. I think you're super cute, loads of fun, quite brilliant and snuggly too. Oh, did I mention cute? Poppy must be a great pal! I thought it looked like Pamela almost oopsie-daisy'd over on the bench 😮 I'm sure you and Poppy would have rescued her with lot's of love and licks. Give your mum a big snuggle from me and carry on with the wonderful life that is the story of you ! xox K
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Thanks for joining in our birthday fun Kelly – though for Siddy every day is Siddy day! Pamela was doing a stirling job trying to keep the two pups in one place so I could get a shot, but of course they wouldn’t sit still and smile for the camera 🙂 Those two get on really well and love to hang out together even though they have absolutely nothing in common – the big and the small of it!
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May Siddy continue to drink and drive and laugh and play and bring joy to his Mum and everyone, may he and his Mum always be healthy and happy and continue to spread joy. Many happpy returns Siddy! Love from me and Peanut the Groodle
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Hello Shubha and Peanut! Thank you for the good wishes. What is the Gr part of ‘Groodle’ Shubha? Siddy has poodle in him too, they are both special!
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Golden Retriever 😍
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Lovely ❤
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Hi Pauline, that day I logged on my phone at work and came through as Anonymous. Sorry! It was only me 🙂
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I hoped it was you 🙂 Still, I now know what ‘gr’ stands for ❤
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Awww, Pauline, I think Siddy needs his own children’s book. He’s adorbs!
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Lol Pam ……. he is SO adorbs ❤
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😂😂😂
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Oh Siddy, dear, I’m so sorry I missed your birthday! I let the cats know, and they all say have a PURRFECTLY GREAT BIRTHDAY MONTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Love and kisses to you, sweetie!
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The truth of the matter is it matters not a jot to Siddy – he feels every day is HIS day and he sets off to enjoy it to the max. I just tag along for the fun of it 🙂 Tell your cats thanks for caring – Orlando didn’t understand what all the extra fuss was about ❤
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Happy (belated) birthday, Siddy. What a delightful photo story, Pauline. I enjoyed seeing what tricks and adventures Siddy gets up to. What a delightful companion.
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He is fun to have a round Norah. Thanks for coming by and joining in.
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It’s always a pleasure to visit with you, Pauline.
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Happy Birthday Dear Siddy! 🎉 I know he brings you and everyone so much joy. I hope one day I get to have a drink with Siddy and not drive, of course. This post made me smile:) xx
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You just made me smile Cheryl! Wouldn’t that be wonderful 🙂 xo
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Siddy is the cutest dog ever!!! I can’t believe he’s five. Heading toward doggy middle age. He has got to be so much fun. I can see why he brings you joy. Even Orlando likely secretly likes him.
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Orlando does secretly quite like him – he gives Siddy a head bump every morning and cuddles with him most nights. Sure signs of affection from a cat. He also makes sure Siddy knows he’s in charge by walking up to a place where S is sitting or laying and waits until poor Siddy averts his eyes and quietly moves away so O can take his place….. Mean kitty! They are so funny to watch!
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He is such a handsome and appealing little fellow. Happy birthday from Minx the cat and me.
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Thank you Yvonne, you are right – he does have great appeal, he has such a lovely temperament and personality. I feel really lucky that he chose me. Thank you both for your wishes ❤
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Happy birthday to the sweetest puppy ever! Five? It hardly seems possible but here we are. You forgot to mention between his drinking and (sort of) driving, that he also sports an amazing wardrobe. I spotted harnesses in several colors, bow-ties, bandanas and several sporty colors. As I’ve had the supreme pleasure of his good company, I’ve no doubt he’s collecting fans from around the world. Sending my love to the two of you. Will there be cake? xo
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There was no cake Alys, but there was and is a rawhide donut which has pleased him greatly and is keeping him busy. Orlando also expected – and got – an extra treat just for surviving the last five years 🙂
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It’s hard to top a rawhide donut…if you’re a dog, eh? 🙂
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It’s hard to top a rawhide donut, Pauline, especially if your name is Siddy. Five years! Wow.
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Dawww! Happy birthday, Siddy!!
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Hello Mackenzie, I just found you in my spam folder! I don’t know why such a lovely comment was put there and I apologise for being so late in finding you. Thanks for coming by and joining in with celebrating the best puppy ever 🙂
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Awww no worries 🙂 happens a lot! WordPress has something against me- lol! But thank you for rescuing my comment — and I am honored to celebrate such a sweet pup with ya! Have a great week ahead 🤗
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Happy Birthday you dear little sweetheart. I love all your pictures. Sending you hugs and kisses from both me and Yarn Rascal.
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Siddy says yap-yap-yap (excitedly) thank you Yarn Rascal and SS ❤
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Happy Birthday little Siddy. You are amazing. 🙂 Nice to see all your pictures and all the fun you have.
You share your big day with my Hoomum’s brother, and he is a huge guy that likes motorcycles. 🙂 I guess you both like to let people know that you are in charge. 🙂
Have a super good day. xxxxx
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Ha-ha Joey! Your brother sounds like fun to know! Siddy has a rain jacket that is black and says ‘Bad to the Bone’ on the back – very chic biker fashion 🙂
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🙂 He sure is. He is a huge guy, looks like a Viking (but with short hair) and an even bigger heart. He is the president of the biker club, its a christian club, and they do so much good work and outreach programmes. Siddy would fit right in, he would be the perfect mascot.
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I’m impressed! And yes, Siddy loves to help out and meet new people – and who knows he’d probably love a ride on a motor bike too 😀
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Oh my goodness! Soooooooooooooo many pictures of Siddy. I’m in heaven!
Love the collar and bowtie – I must set about working out how to make one of those for Harry.
Now if you could just sing this to Siddy from me please…
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday to You!
Happy Birthday dear darling Siddy!
Happy Birthday to you!
And now please give him the biggest of hugs from me.
I’ll have a drink for him tonight – well, as you pointed out, he does enjoy one.
xxx
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Excellent – enjoy your drink 🙂 I sang several times to him today and every time he gave me the ‘I don’t know who’s a good boy’ look. Orlando asked to dance as he always does when I sing – I think it’s to stop me singing actually – It rained all day so we had lots of cuddles ❤
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Aw! That’s so lovely. Sounds like an excellent day. Well done to Orlando for employing such a smart tactic to stop you singing. Mr Hicks used to sing a final Happy Birthday just as we finished singing.
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Dear Mr Hicks! ❤ 🙂
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OoopS! Hit send too soon. It’s his sweet face that gets to me, every time. I love the daffodil photo and all of the pictures really. I can’t believe he’s already 4!!
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And now he’s 5 – so yep, time is racing by 😀 He’s rather gorgeous isn’t he and every bit as sweet as he looks ❤
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Cutest. Dog. Ever. I mean, really–your photos are wonderful but I know it’s his sweet face
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Happy Birthday Siddy, but pawlease understand GIFs do my head in
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Sorry about that Derrick – Google so kindly made it for me from my unsatisfactory photos and I couldn’t resist …..
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🙂
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Happy Birthday, dearest Siddy. Thank you for all the joy you have brought us via your Mum’s blog.
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Thank you dear Gallivanta!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Siddy!!!! I can’t believe it’s been 5 years already since he appeared on the scene to tease sweet Orlando. It’s just wonderful how much he’s grown and matured. I love seeing Siddy and Orlando snuggling together and Siddy entertaining those who need him. He is so very adorable and deserves all the spoiling he gets. I know you never shortcut him in that department. He looks so well loved in all those photos.
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Yes, he’s well loved Marlene as is his kitty who is shyer about all the publicity and photographs and stuff….. They get on very well and have moments of fun together – Orlando however is in charge and Siddy does as he is told which is really quite funny to see. Five whole years since that irrepressible bundle of energy took us by storm Thank heavens he is quite a lot less busy these days!
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Birthday greetings to your Siddy! He’s quite a poser.
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He sure is Rosaliene! 🙂
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Happy Birthday Siddy.
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Thank you Shey xo
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Happy Birthday Siddy! I’m sure you’ve been celebrating all day. I do love the photo of you in your blue bandana. You look very dapper.
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I like that one too Carol – I think it’s our colour bias showing 🙂 The blue bandana photo is definitely one where he is saying come on already, take the photo – there’s a treat to be had…….
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He is definitely planning something!
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He is adorable. Happy Birthday.
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Yes he surely is 🙂 Thank you for joining in ❤
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Aww…Happy birthday, Siddy!❤️❤️❤️❤️I love this, Pauline!!!!!
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I thought you might Jill – a dapper Siddy in his many colours 🙂
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He needs to be on the cover of a magazine! ❤
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I’m sure he’d love that Jill! 🙂
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Happy birthday sweet siddy
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Thank you Ms Beth ❤ from Siddy
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Happy Birthday Siddy, have a truly wonderful day. xx
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Thank you Cathy, he will 🙂
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what a lush! Splendid Siddy, you are the dapperest of dogs. Mylo sends his many happy returns of the ball and hopes you’ve been spoilt rotten.
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😀 does Siddy have a drinking problem or is it the people he hangs out with I wonder…… Thank you for the kind wishes from yourself and Mylo, Siddy is hanging out for the birthday treat he knows is sitting on the kitchen counter…….
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Oh, Pauline – this post is the best. I love your comments. And I love how Siddy’s face looks so different depending on the state of his haircut. Happy birthday to Siddy! I know he brings joy to you and everyone he meets.
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You have it so right Jodie, so much joy! And oh, how the haircut makes a difference to the poor fellow. This year he is having a four weekly groom to try and keep him in a more consistent shape. It used to be 8 weekly and the poor fellow would look like a miniature Old English Sheepdog on the day of his haircut. I still remember the first time he went off for a groom. I’d had him for about three months and he was looking pretty shaggy so I felt a tidy up was in order. A couple of hours later and I didn’t recognise the pearly white pup with huge brown eyes that was given back to me – it was quite a shock 😀
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Happy Birthday Siddy! 🎂
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Siddy says thank you ❤
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Siddy!!
Especial wags and licks from Sam and Daisy … and kisses from me xxx
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Oh he would be so loving all this attention and all these hugs and kisses – it’s just as well it’s virtual 😀
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Happy Birthday, Siddy!
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Thank you Laura 🙂
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Siddy, I love all of your wardrobe but I think purple is definitely your colour.
Enjoy a little drink now and then but, try and do what I do, and keep it to weekends.
You are very definitely a good boy for bringing such joy into the lovely Pauline’s life.
Happy Birthday 💜🎈 and here’s to many more 🍷
xx
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He does look good in purple, you are right! Do you see he is wearing your collar in that first photo? He is quite fond of it – I think it is his second favourite. His favourite is the Christmas collar because it has bells on and he likes the tinkle as he trots down the road ……. He is (mostly) a very good boy! ❤
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Oh yes! I see it now. He’s moving so fast I didn’t spot it at first . If he wore a bell on his collar round here everybody would expect to see a hunting dog turning the corner. Wouldn’t they be surprised! 🤣
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Wouldn’t they be shocked 🙂 Siddy couldn’t hunt down a paper bag – though he is quite good at finding runaway cheese ……
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