Zinnia is the happiest dog I have ever owned, she is easy to train, responsive, sensible.

She has never chewed on or damaged a thing of ours, she is a natural therapy dog, she loves hanging out in my study, in Maria’s studio, in the back yard, and with whoever is out there with her – Fate or Bud.

She walks off-leash, never goes near the street, is gentle with the sheep and donkeys. She is happy to have her own personal pond.

Last week, she figured out how to swim and dives into the pond first thing in the morning. When I write, she comes along with me, curls up by my feet, and goes to sleep.

She is happy to meet anyone, anywhere. At 7:30, she hops up into bed, crawls quickly alongside me, and showers me with kisses. She has a great big heart. The right Lab is, I think, the best family dog in the world.