#BarbourDogs: Meet the Dogs of The House of Bruar

#BarbourDogs: Meet the Dogs of The House of Bruar

#BarbourDogs
26th september 2018
This month we’re bringing you a series of blogs where we meet the dogs of some of the UK’s best independent stores. We visited The House of Bruar in Scotland to find out more about Delphi and her role in store...
 
Introduce yourself and tell us what breed you are?
My name is Delphi, I'm 3 years old (21 in dog years) and I am a Cocker Spaniel.

Tell us about your store?
My store is The House of Bruar in Scotland. It’s the perfect stop on the A9, especially for dogs. It is very dog friendly, we love the special walking area just for us and we even have our own car park with a special cover for the sun. The courtyard is great too, I love sitting out in the sun and speaking to everyone that walks past!
 
What makes your store unique?
The House of Bruar has an authentic country feel to it, inside and out. From the Clothing Halls to Present Shop and even its location, the store is a gateway to the Highlands in every way. The team always give the warmest of welcomes to everyone, including me. We also have a brand new Fresh Lobster Fish and Chip shop, which offers a variety of different takeaway dishes. If I put on the puppy dog eyes, sometimes I can get someone to share.

What is your role at the store and what does that involve?
My current role is Staff Motivator, which involves me running around the office gearing everyone up for the day. I also go around greeting everyone and seeing how they’re getting on, which usually earns me a biscuit (or two).  Our Managing Director, Patrick, calls me a distraction but I think he should give me my own office.

Sometimes I get to work in the store hand (or rather paw) testing all the dog toys and accessories, that way I can help customers choose a treat for their faithful companions. I’m not allowed to work the tills but I love talking to all the customers, especially the small ones.


Who is your human and what is their role at the store? My human is Miss Bea, who is 5 years old. Even though her father Patrick –our MD – likes to think he’s the boss, I think he secretly knows Miss Bea is in charge of both of us. Miss Bea and I help out during the annual catalogue shoot; we aren’t professionals, but I like to think we are natural models.
 
What is your favourite part of the store and why? It has to be the pet section; there are so many great things for me to play with. We have a collection of Tweed accessories and toys, like beds and rugby balls, which have that perfect Scottish feel. I’ve tested them all out so I know they are the best.  There are so many great departments in the store but I’m not sure anyone would appreciate me getting hair over any knitwear.



In your down time from helping at the store, what do you most like doing?
When I’m not helping out in store, I love playing with Miss Bea. She is my best friend and she always knows all the fun games to play. She’s so full of energy and even manages to tire me out. People always say a dog is man’s best friend, but she is mine.
 
When the Country Sports season opens, I enjoy going shooting and am in my element in the field. I love the atmosphere of a good shoot day and the best bit is getting to roll in all the mud, I’m sure Patrick loves me rolling in the mud too.
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