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 Chesterfield’s Page
My name is Chesterfield. My mom named
me before she even knew me. She says she picked the name
and then went looking
for a border collie that fit the name. Good looking, but
fun….I think she found that! Mom got me at the same
time as she started Thyme on the Terrace. Right around
9/11. I came all the way from Spokane, Washington.
My birth parents
My birth mom’s name is Fran and my Dad’s name
is Blaze. Here’s
a link to Wildair
Border Collies where you can read more
about Fran and my brother Argyle!
Both mom, dad, and two of my siblings are champions. I’m
very proud of them!
A day in the life of Chesterfield
OK, so I may not a champion so what do I do? Well, one
of my first responsibilities is to go with Mom to the shop
and greet our customers. Everyone that comes is definitely
coming to visit me! I’m sure of that because
if I bring them a ball, they throw it! I’m in heaven.
 But let me tell you about a typical day. Because I’m
a busy boy, Mom had to come up with a schedule. Each morning,
she gets up and takes me for a run. She says I’m doing
her a favor by making sure she exercises, but I know better.
She really has a contract with the Borough of West Chester
for me to keep all the squirrels in the trees. As we run
through the neighborhood, I locate squirrels and get them
back into the trees where the rascally devils belong. Mom
won’t tell me how much the contract is for, but I’m
sure it has something to do with lots of tennis balls.
When we get back, Harry, my little brother, is waiting for
us and we all have breakfast. Harry is a kitten. He can be
a real pain sometimes, but I tolerate him. Then I make sure
there are no SQ’s in the back yard. What’s an
SQ? It’s the term Mom uses for squirrels when she’s
talking to people and doesn’t want me excited….but
I know better. I just quietly lay there and listen in, containing
myself.
Then it’s off to work. Whether we’re going to
Thyme on the Terrace, working in the garden or riding around,
it can be a busy day. I have jobs regardless of what we’re
doing. If we’re at Thyme on the Terrace, my job is
to greet everyone and to play with kids. If we’re in
the garden, my job is to help mom move big sticks and occasionally
dig a hole for her (really! If she asks, I’ll help
her dig a hole.).
 In the late afternoon, we go for a run or walk at a near
by park. Or sometimes, she takes me to the park and hits
tennis balls with a racket so I can chase them. Neighbors
sometimes come out and cheer for me when I do a really great
catch. And then there are Tuesdays when I go to “work”.
Mom takes me to agility training. I’m pretty good…in
fact, Mom says that the only reason I ever mess up is because
she messed up! At a later date, I’ll include some more
information on my agility classes. After my run or agility,
then it’s back home for a quick nap before dinner.
Once a week I get to go to Doggy Day Camp where I can run
and play with the other dogs. They are so nice to me there
and everyone gets along well. And they have lots of balls
for me!
Chester’s favorite cookie recipe
My Aunt Mary makes a cookie for me that I just love. I’m
pretty fussy when it comes to treats, but this one is the
best. Mom keeps them frozen because Aunt Mary sends them
in a batch to Mom because Aunt Mary lives far far away.
I love them frozen, especially in the hot summer. Aunt
Mary said it was OK to share her recipe with my friends.
 Aunt Mary’s Doggy Cookie Recipe:
4 1/2 cups flour
1 cup quick cooking oatmeal
1/3 cup oil, (she likes to use Canola)
1 1/2 cups water
6 bouillon cubes
1/2 cup peanut butter
Microwave water and bouillon cubes about 2 min.
Mix flour and oatmeal.
Add hot bouillon mix, oil and peanut
butter and mix.
Will
make a stiff dough. Roll out to about 1/4
inch thick.
Cut
with bone cookie cutter.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet and
cook 35 min. at 325.
Turn off oven and leave in oven till cooled.
Makes 5-6 doz.
 Hikes with Chesterfield
There is nothing better for me than a hike in the woods.
Mom says that I smile when I hike because I can just run
and run and run. I chase SQs and “chippies” (chipmunks).
I love getting in the water to splash and play.
Some of my favorite places are French Creek, the Laurels
Preserve, or Stroud’s Preserve. I love to hike with
Mom even in the winter! Mom makes me put on little boots,
though, in the winter, so I don’t cut up my paws or
get snow stuck in them. They really work!
Come visit us later for more on my daily activities!
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