The Duke and Duchess were quite a pair. The Yorkie siblings often promenaded through Snug Cove followed by their loyal patrons, Lyn and Keith Watson.
When Duchess was killed in a dog attack two years ago, Duke soldiered on, says Lyn’s daughter Karen Redmond, in one of the nominations for Duke as Dog of the Year 2015.
“Duke is a regular fixture in the Cove and can often be seen out with Keith on his morning and evening walks, although I’m not sure if it’s Keith or Duke who is leading the walk these days. ” she writes. “Duke is happiest when lying in front of the fire on a winter evening in Lyn and Keith’s cozy cottage in the cove or basking in the sun in their lovely garden on a summer day. He doesn’t like to swim but he will tolerate a bath in the sink every now and then!”
Lyn also nominated Duke for the prestigious title. “Duke is 14 years old and has been a Cove dog since he was 12 weeks old. Duke is a favourite to all who meet him and he can put a smile on anyone’s face. He knows every inch of Snug Cove as well as all the various trails around Bowen. He is very healthy but going a little deaf and we aren’t too sure his eyesight is all that good. He still loves his walkies and his food though. “
The organizers of Dog Days of Summer have appointed Duke as the Dog of the Year 2015. He will be crowned at the August 9 event and then get to ride in the convertible during the Bowfest parade on August 29.
