Oh little Millie, how I fell in love with her! This sweet girl was rescued the day before she was due to be put to sleep eight years ago, and my goodness did she ever steal my heart. Her soulful eyes, the adoration she has for her humans, and her cheeky bark had me completely smitten. She’s quite clearly in charge of the household and has her humans wrapped around her paw.

Millie is a Tenterfield Terrier, a breed that I hadn’t heard of previously. They have the cheekiness and energy of Fox Terriers, the ears, swishy tail and huge eyes of a Chihuahua, and the  elegant lean hindquarters of a Whippet. Millie is also a big daddy’s girl, and barely left his side the whole time I was there – it was a very special bond and one that really moved me.

Millie lives in Castlemaine with her humans Ken and Chris, who own an award winning B&B. They were kind enough to put me up there the night before the shoot and I can tell you I’ve never stayed anywhere quite so cosy and relaxing. If you’re ever up that way you must check it out – if for no other reason than the gorgeous double spa bath!