Jennie (dog)
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| Species | Canis lupus familiaris |
|---|---|
| Breed | Golden Retriever |
| Sex | Female |
| Born | 2019 or 2020 (age 4–5) |
| Occupation | Assistance dog |
| Owner | Steve Darling |
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Jennie is a guide dog owned by British Liberal Democrat member of parliament, Steve Darling, who has juvenile macular degeneration.[1] She helps Darling navigate the House of Commons. She is three-quarters Golden Retriever and one-quarter Labrador.[2]
In September 2023, Jennie was attacked by an XL Bully dog in Torbay, and recovered from the attack.[3]
She is not the first guide dog to serve in Westminster, as House of Lords members Baron Blunkett and Baron Holmes of Richmond also use guide dogs in the chamber.[4]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Penna, Dominic (19 August 2024). "My guide dog is so popular I need to make extra time for selfies, says blind MP". The Telegraph. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ Morris, Jonathan (28 July 2024). "MP's guide dog aims for Larry the cat's popularity". BBC News. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ Green, Alex (15 September 2023). "Devon man's guide dog attacked by bully XL dog". BBC News. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
- ^ Murray, Jessica (29 July 2024). "Watch out Larry: how Jennie the golden retriever is taking Westminster by storm". The Guardian. Retrieved 5 September 2024.
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