I am so sad to hear this tragic news; thinking of you all. God bless Fergal. xxx

This is so very sad but Fergal sounds like he was enjoying his retirement and was very much loved by you both.His last few months of life were probably the best months of his life and I only hope you can take comfort from this.X

so sad to hear that topper has died, my thoughts are with topper's family, such a sad time. ann and ellie-may.x

so sorry topper was a lovely boy and i know he meant so much to you and you waited along time to have him after losin beautiful mel.so sorry .run free beautiful fergal.love kerry xxx

I am so very sad to hear that you have lost your beautiful boy under such tragic circumstances...my heart goes out to you and I am sending you much love ...RIP gorgeous lad. Ina xxxxx

Oh no this is sooo sad.. Such a young boy. My thoughts are with you xxx

Oh no - I have just read your comment - I am absolutely devastated for you and Fergal. He was doing so fantastically well...... such a sad sad shame..... my thoughts are with you as I know how much he meant to you x

we lost our boy fergal yesterday. he got kicked by a horse at my work. we rushed him to vets but there was nothing that could be done for him. he was just in the wrong place at the wrong time. we're devestated & really miss him loads already!

What a lucky boy to have found such a fantastic home. xx

hi! we thought we'd give you a quick update on fergal! hes still an absolute superstar & has definately stolen our hearts! hes super bright & learns things really quickly,you only have to explain it a couple of times & he does it on command! this week hes learnt to shake both paws & is starting to retrieve( but only when very excited!! ). hes off the lead in safe places & recall is almost 90 % there!! im now working at a stables & martin brings him up every evening. hes off the lead the entire time & follows you like a shadow!! even the horses dont faze him or the guinnifowl!! we left him without a muzzle on alone in the house for the 1st time this week & still he didnt let us down,no destruction,yay!! he truely is a very special boy & we both feel really grateful to have him in our lifes!! xxx

awww wow, what brillaint news. sounds like hes having the best time ever haha xxxxxxx

hi everyone! fergal is well and truely settled in,we even woke up to find he'd snuggled into bed with us in the nite!! both the cats and chickens dont faze him and hes very inteligent! hes already learnt his name,to sit,to lie down and to wait at mealtimes and hes only been with us a month!! it seems as if we've always had him,hes just slotted right in!! big thanks to everyone at the kennels!!! xx

hello! just a quick update on fergal 1 week on! hes settled in brill & is getting on with everyone 2 & 4 legged & is already making a big impression on us! hes learnt his new name already (thanks to lots of treats!). i think this gorgous boy has definately found his forever home!! thankyou ruth & everyone at daybreaks for helping us see that we were ready 2 bring another grey into our lifes after losing our beautiful boy guinness last year!! xx

Hello! I'm sure you do miss Guinness, he was such a special boy, but rest assured you gave him the BEST retirement any grey could wish for. Fergal is a very lucky little man and it sounds as though Tinka has him well trained already. Don't forget photos for the Grapevine are compulsory!! Good luck with him! Love Ann and Will

hi ann & willow, we really miss guinness as he made such a big impression on us! in the 8 months we had him he learnt to sit,stay,lie down,recall,speak on command & shake hands! he was off the lead on walks,got on brill with the cats & chickens & martins parents adored him! it was such a shame to lose him when everything was going so perfect,but at least we know he had a fab retirement! we went to the beach,camping,did a charity walk,went to doggy playgroup,played in snow drifts & even entered a dog show & won a couple of ribbons! he was one in a million! now we have a gorgous new boy & all seems to be going brill at the mo (fingers crossed)! will keep you updated! love from kirsty,martin & fergal xx p.s tinka (cat) was weaving between fergals legs tonight!

Hello Kirsty and Martin, I did your home check before you had Guinness, I am so delighted you have decided to adopt someone else, Guinness was a very special boy and will not be forgotten, but it would be such a shame not to fill that greyhound shape hole in your lovely home with a new boy. Well done, love to Fergal too ... Love from Ann and Willow xx

I love his new name! Hope Tinka succeeds in making friends with him. xx

got our gorgous boy fergal home today! we walked him with martins mums jack russel vinnie & they got on brill! he then spent the rest of the day trying to avoid our cat tinka who was desperate to make friends & kept trying to cuddle up to him!! very funny!! all good signs so far,fingers crossed!!! xx

how great to see this lovely boy going to a lovely home, of course he will not replace Guinness, no one could do that but he will help fill that terrible empty space in your heart. xxx

Hi Kirsty and Martin, great to talk to you a moment ago and really pleased you have reserved Topper. He is a fabulous boy and whilst he will never replace Guinness, he will hopefully fill that gap in your lives xxxxx

gave topper a big hug today & took him for a walk. hoping to ring & reserve him 2moro,yay! very excited!!

Given Topper a hug!

like it! Topper it is! Suits him..... thanks everyone x

Topper, because he's a "tip top" delightful dog?!

Tis lad is so lovely and so affectionate, we just need to find him a suitable name yet. :-) xxx

How about Tip or Tipper.

I just thought Del Boy as well! lol

What about Del boy ! could find him a Rodney to go with him LOL

How about T-Light

Tipsy...Bailey, Rummy, Schnapps, Jameson...I think you can see where I'm going with this! xxxx

Can you help...... suggestions have been to call him Tippy but think this sounds like a cat! Any good suggestions of a fab name for him (usually we try to call them something to remind us of their racing name)

Gorgeous friendly boy.

well we can't all like cats!!! another stunning blue boy...i want them all, sigh. :-) xxx