Alfie the ESKIPOO

LAURA GARWOOD, 32, is a part-time university receptionist and lives in Sheffield with her husband and their 16-month-old son, Harry. Their Eskipoo, Alfie, is a cross between a poodle and an American Eskimo dog. LAURA says: ‘On holiday on the Greek island Lesbos in 2015, we kept seeing a gorgeous stray dog near our hotel and joked how we’d love to take him home with us. So we did! ‘Through a local lady who rehomes dogs, Alfie had his vaccinations, got a passport and came to Sheffield. We had a dog DNA test done — which cost £60 online — and discovered he’s an Eskipoo. ‘He’s cheeky, loves chewing things, and wakes us up by crying and whining, which was great preparation for us having our son, Harry. Alfie loves attention and cuddles, and will barge his way between my husband and me on the sofa. He devours chicken, sausages and cheese and is in his element when Harry drops food from his high chair. ‘He also has no fear and often goes up to even the most vicious-looking dogs wanting to play with them.’