I'm still unsure how Zenii came to be my next partner in crime but I do believe in fate, and have felt since the moment she came home that choosing her was absolutely the right decision.  

 

Having owned and bred border collies for 20 years, selecting a smaller breed with brains was never going to be easy. With the pandemic causing a major shortage of puppies, my search seemed in vain BUT a glancing comment from a friend, "We never see a bad cockapoo, do we?" made me rethink my options.

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Having spent some time researching I was pretty clued up on the kind of breeder I didn't want to purchase from and the puppy would have to come from health tested parents and must have been brought up in the home. 

 

As this little mutt stared back at me from the computer screen I felt an instant connection. I still can't believe how it happened, I telephoned the breeder and arranged to see her the next day - she was a little stunner and came straight home with me. My little, ball of fluff has been such a dream from the moment I picked her up and she has not disappointed me with her ability to learn new skills and tricks and all with oodles of affection. She is totally fearless, a spaniel trait I seem to remember, and so very clever too. She loves everybody and copes well with new situations because she is so confident. 

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On 14th August 2021 Zenii was registered with on the Kennel Club's Activity Register as Zenii's From Heaven From Bordertrix. I felt that she was a heavenly gift from my Mum who wanted to give me something to make me laugh again - and she would have loved her. 

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Our journey together is proving to be very positive, she works for toys and treats and absolutely loves to train at anything. In 2022 she started her hoopers competition career, won into grade 2 within 6 months, qualified for the leagues finals, came 3rd in the Websters Championship final and has passed all her Hooperstar levels to date. 

 

Her agility career got off to an amazing start with her winning a 3rd place in her very first agility class at Inspire in April 2022. Since then she has had a few successful clears, some with places, but occasionally her desire to meet everyone lets us down.

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UPDATE: Having a litter of puppies in January 2023 has seen a difference in her drive and confidence so we will be reducing her competition entries until we find our zest again. Agility is all about having fun together, so if we're not then we can ease off for a while and enjoy supporting our friends.  

 

GREAT NEWS!! In July - Zenii appears to have her MOJO back at RVA Show and wins a 4th Place and some clear rounds for good measure. She also picked up a 3rd Place at UK Hoopers and a clear round out of 3 runs.

Our next show is at Dogs In Need in August, a show we've never attended before, so watch this space!                   

 

All being well, Zenii will be having her

second and final litter late 2024/early

2025 to the same sire, Baxter.