How sweet is this story .... Young Gibson accompanied my daughter, riding her pony Iris (the daughter was riding not the dog) around the forest yesterday afternoon. Spring is in the air here and it's frankly plain difficult to stay inside when all this loveliness is beckoning us to come out and enjoy.
They cantered up and down the alleys of the forest, jumping fallen trees and having a great time. When Nina finally remembered her promise to be home before dark they set off in the right direction, but as they left the forest, she suddenly realised she had lost a glove.
"Bother! Oh no! Come on Iris we have to go back and find the glove" she turned the pony around and started heading back up the path, and called to Gibson, "come on Gibson, I've lost my glove" Gibson sat down, ( I'm sorry to say that is normal when he's called). She turned to look at him "Come on Gibson, it's getting dark, let's try and find that gl.... WOW Gibson!! "
You guessed it, sweet little Gibson had picked the glove up from wherever she had dropped it and was kindly carrying it home for her.
I tell you, Golden Retrievers are just born gentlemen.
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How sweet!
ReplyDeleteWath a beautiful story!!
ReplyDeleteLovely dog!!(and daughter and horse too!!)
Have a nice day!
Regards Peet
What a wonderful story...made my morning! We all need a dog like Gibson.
ReplyDeletetrue love!
ReplyDeleteThis story put a big smile on my face!!
ReplyDelete:) Petra,
Well, you know; he is a retriever!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love that!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious story! I love it!
ReplyDeleteI knew I loved Gibson for several reasons. What a cute, wonderful, smart dog!!!
ReplyDeleteHooray! Oh you had to know how happy this would make me! Our sweet Goldens are amazing, aren't they?
ReplyDeleteGibson looks like he takes his job (whatever job that may be) very seriously. How could you ever say "non" to that face?!
Oh what a sweet story!
ReplyDeleteDaphne
oh my! what a precious story. he is such a love!!
ReplyDeletexojoan
Lovely animals for sure! I wish that a. my horses liked to ride alone and b. my labrador retriever! would actually retrieve without being told or bribed! Thanks for a great story:)
ReplyDeleteI love Gibson! I really do.
ReplyDeleteYou are right golden are just born
gentlemen. I lost mine two years ago at
14 years and he was always a gentle sole
enjoy your day
Darlene N
Mi
Oh I had a Golden and they are just the most wonderful dogs in the world. I love your photos as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a dear story!
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"Born a dog, died a gentleman"..... These words if I am not mistaken were spoke of Boatswain, Lord byron's neufounfland. I put them on my first golden Zack's epitath and they so apply describe my now 12 yr old Hank.
ReplyDeleteA faithful reader Waveney in Calif....I will be in Normandy in May , perhaps our paths will cross.
Too sweet!
ReplyDeleteSweet Story! Beautiful daughter! Cute and smart puppy dog! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great story Sharon! I love my two girls (rescued lab/golden mixes) and will never tire of hearing stories about dogs. Have you read The Art of Racing in Rain? A favorite of mine... Thanks for putting a smile on my (tired) face, Cynthia
ReplyDeleteBeautiful story, beautiful daughter, beautiful pictures!
ReplyDeleteI love this little story.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing it!
Kisses to that sweet Gibson
How lovely. Goldensl are really beautifully natured pooches :)
ReplyDeleteAwe! What a great story!
ReplyDeleteKris
ps-I have a teenage daughter named Nina too!
Great story and your daughter is beautiful. Dylan dog is always wanting to carry one of my gloves and I never have the heart to tell him it's on my hand, I just hand it over.
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Debra~
Your daughter her pony and your dog are simply wonderful and I love this kind of stories!
ReplyDeleteVale
That is just such a beautiful story.
DeleteAnne xx
A great story, Sharon — you put a smile upon my day.
ReplyDeleteGeorgeous! What a gentleman!!
ReplyDeletePenny x
wow thats one of the reasons why i would love a golden retriever.
ReplyDeletealex
That's so sweet!
ReplyDeleteDogs are "LOVE" on 4 legs.
Ou, sweet Gibson! What a great trip & ride!
ReplyDeletebest Wishes, Sari from Finland
Gibson is not only adorable, but quite a gentleman. I could just kiss that sweet face.
ReplyDeleteGibson is growing up to be a fine dog! So handsome! That's not a Welsh Pony by any chance, is it? I had one growing up and sort of looks the same, JoJo was her name...
ReplyDeleteI look forward to reading your blog every day, thanks!
kim
What a sweet companion... Aren't animals the very best! Happy St Patricks, day to you..
ReplyDeleteSondra
I have fallen in love with Gibson, such a 'gentledog'.
ReplyDeleteSo Charming!
ReplyDeleteGood boy.