I know this is off piste for Genealogy. Please forgive me. BUT No life is complete without the companionship and love of a faithful friend. No wonder dogs are known as "Man's Best Friend"! Whether just a mongrel pet or a Working Dog, or one with a pedigree as long as one's arm, a dog can bring a calmness into the turmoil of "life in the fast lane" of today. I've just watched Cruft's Best in Show, where a line up of seven best of breed dogs competed for that title. A beautiful Black Scottish Terrier "From Russia with Love" won that massive honour. Bred in USA, Gifted to a Lady in Russia, that dog just oozed quality and character, moving like a black cloud floating on the air. First best in show for that breed since 1930s The runner up was a wonderfully tempramented, tail wagging, Black Smooth haired Retriever. Sorry Dee none of the 37 Chins made the final line up. I was backing the White Malteese Terrier, who was so excited it spun around in circles right in front of the Judge. Viola --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. http://www.avast.com