A series that will not only introduce you to some of the dog parks around the mornington peninsula but we will also be sharing some fun facts and information about a different breed of dog for every cache in the series! Although they are numbered they don't have to be done in order. We have also got our resident experts, Ebony (Gnome5580s geodog!) And Calypso (Beckgizs geodog!) Who will be giving each dog park a score of 1 to 5 paws depending on how much they approve of this park! 🐶 we hope you enjoy this series as much as Ebony and Calypso had testing each of these parks out 😉 and on that note here is their opinion of this park:
Dunns Road Reserve
Another hidden little gem in Mornington! It seems this suburb has been spoiled with great little dog parks and your furry friend will definitely not be disappointed in this one! There's something for everyone here including a nice large fenced area for your doggos to run around happily (and safely!) Plenty of seating, shade, water, bins and even an agility area if thats something your pup enjoys doing!. The dog park is in the same grounds as the Sherlock Family Playground which has a great playground for the kids, walking paths, open areas to play in, picnic areas and tables, carpark and there's a number of wooden sculptures dotted around the area. Definitely a perfect place for all of the family! Ebony and Calypso give this park a 5 out of 5 paws!
The breed we've chosen for this cache is another popular breed in Australia, this breed has got many different variations and come in all different shapes and sizes:
SPANIEL
A spaniel is a type of gun dog. Spaniels were especially bred to flush game out of denser brush. By the late 17th century, spaniels had been specialized into water and land breeds. The extinct English Water Spaniel was used to retrieve water fowl shot down with arrows. While the original larger sized spaniels were used as hunting dogs the smaller versions such as the Cavalier King Charles were bred to be companions and lap dogs.
Lifespan: English Cocker Spaniel: 11 – 12 years, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 9 – 15 years
Height: English Cocker Spaniel: 39 – 41 cm, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 30 – 33 cm
Mass: English Cocker Spaniel: 13 – 14 kg, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel: 5.9 – 8.2 kg
Spaniels possess a great share of intelligence, affection, and obedience, which qualities, combined with much beauty, make them highly prized as companions. They're a good all-rounder dog and make great members of any family, no matter how big or small! They also come in a large variety of colours mostly brown, black, tan, red, white and plenty of combinations in between.
The Cache: You are looking for a magnetic key hider, please make sure it stays hidden from view and keep in mind the D rating for this could be much higher during certain times. This can be an extremely busy area especially around school times and weekends so stealth will definitely be required!! Good luck and happy hunting! 🤠
CONGRATS TO GRAHAMT AND TRUDYJANE ON FTF!!