Jigger the WestieA Dog’s Life in Poundbury

Jigger the WestieA Dog’s Life in Poundbury

Dr Dinah ParumsDr Dinah Parums

Jigger the WestieJigger the Westie

Jigger was born on 2nd March, 2002 in Bradford-on-Avon.

She grew up in Maiden House in the village of Poundbury, Dorset.

Here she is age 8 weeks in her new garden.

Jigger was born on 2nd March, 2002 in Bradford-on-Avon.

She grew up in Maiden House in the village of Poundbury, Dorset.

Here she is age 8 weeks in her new garden.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieJigger outside Maiden

House on Poundbury.

Daily walkies around the village to meet friends and longer walks to Maiden Castle are her favourite activities.

Jigger outside Maiden House on Poundbury.

Daily walkies around the village to meet friends and longer walks to Maiden Castle are her favourite activities.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieThis is Jigger’s view

from the top of Maiden House.

The rooftops of Poundbury show how individual the houses are and each with their own garden; - perfect for humans and dogs.

This is Jigger’s view from the top of Maiden House.

The rooftops of Poundbury show how individual the houses are and each with their own garden; - perfect for humans and dogs.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieJigger visits Poundbury

Vets for a routine check-up.

No vaccinations or teeth cleaning today.

A nice biscuit instead.

Jigger visits Poundbury Vets for a routine check-up.

No vaccinations or teeth cleaning today.

A nice biscuit instead.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieJigger the Westie likes

shopping at Poundbury Farmer’s Market.

Here she is with her friend, the local organic butcher.

Jigger the Westie likes shopping at Poundbury Farmer’s Market.

Here she is with her friend, the local organic butcher.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieShopping at the

local Poundbury Village Stores for dog biscuits and dog food.

Shopping at the local Poundbury Village Stores for dog biscuits and dog food.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieMap of Phase I of Poundbury,

2005.Map of Phase I of Poundbury,

2005.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieJigger visits The

Belvedere in Poundbury with views of the village and Maiden Castle.

Jigger visits The Belvedere in Poundbury with views of the village and Maiden Castle.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieDriving in her

Peugeot 306 Cabriolet, Jigger loves to visit the beach at Burton Bradstock, go for a paddle, sniff some seaweed and have a picnic.

Driving in her Peugeot 306 Cabriolet, Jigger loves to visit the beach at Burton Bradstock, go for a paddle, sniff some seaweed and have a picnic.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieA cartoon of Jigger from the Poundbury Residents’ Association Newsletter,

June 2004.A cartoon of Jigger from the Poundbury Residents’ Association Newsletter,

June 2004.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieJigger the Westie

organises her friends for the Poundbury Dogs photograph, August 2003.

Will everyone behave and look at the camera ?

Jigger the Westie organises her friends for the Poundbury Dogs photograph, August 2003.

Will everyone behave and look at the camera ?

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestiePOUNDBURY DOGS and their owners. August 2003.POUNDBURY DOGS and their owners. August 2003.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieJigger the Westie

relaxes after everyone has gone.

Everyone behaved and DID look at the camera for their photograph.

Jigger the Westie relaxes after everyone has gone.

Everyone behaved and DID look at the camera for their photograph.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieHRH, the Prince of Wales is

a regular visitor to Poundbury, seen here at the Farmer’s Market in 2003.

Dinah Parums sent him a photograph of Poundbury Dogs in August 2003, on behalf of Jigger and her friends.

HRH, the Prince of Wales is a regular visitor to Poundbury, seen here at the Farmer’s Market in 2003.

Dinah Parums sent him a photograph of Poundbury Dogs in August 2003, on behalf of Jigger and her friends.

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Here is the reply from Clarence House.

Here is the reply from Clarence House.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieJigger the Westie is seen

here in her garden, photographed by friend, the late Eve Stephens, in 2003.

Jigger the Westie is seen here in her garden, photographed by friend, the late Eve Stephens, in 2003.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieOur friend Bev Stephens

painted a portrait of Jigger.

To quote Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784 ): “ I would rather see a portrait of a dog that I know than all the allegorical paintings they can show me in the world.”

Our friend Bev Stephens painted a portrait of Jigger.

To quote Samuel Johnson (1709 - 1784 ): “ I would rather see a portrait of a dog that I know than all the allegorical paintings they can show me in the world.”

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieJigger the Westie holds

a garden party for her friends and serves biscuits, carrots and lots of fresh water.

Games include football, ‘catch’ and slipper chewing.

Jigger the Westie holds a garden party for her friends and serves biscuits, carrots and lots of fresh water.

Games include football, ‘catch’ and slipper chewing.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieJigger likes to go on

holiday with Dinah.

Here is Jigger, looking relaxed after a day of walking on the beach in Polperro.

Two best friends on holiday.

Jigger likes to go on holiday with Dinah.

Here is Jigger, looking relaxed after a day of walking on the beach in Polperro.

Two best friends on holiday.

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieJigger the Westie visits

Padstow while on holiday and of course, stops by Rick Stein’s fish restaurant.

A table is provided for Jigger and Dinah outside and in the shade.

What’s for lunch ?

Jigger the Westie visits Padstow while on holiday and of course, stops by Rick Stein’s fish restaurant.

A table is provided for Jigger and Dinah outside and in the shade.

What’s for lunch ?

Jigger the WestieJigger the WestieJigger the Westie and

Dinah Parums at home together.

Two best friends who enjoy walking, travel, good food and the company of friends (canine and human).

Jigger the Westie and Dinah Parums at home together.

Two best friends who enjoy walking, travel, good food and the company of friends (canine and human).