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Leamington Spa Charity Welcomes Record 13 Guide Dog Puppies

10/17/2025

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A charity in Leamington Spa has welcomed 13 guide dog puppies, its largest litter in three years.
The 13 puppies are named after bakery items, including Biscuit, Crumble, and Apple.
The mother is Yori, a golden retriever–Labrador cross, who raised ten puppies and fostered three.
Breeding, raising, and training each guide dog costs £77,000.
Puppies will be assigned to volunteer raisers across UK to become guide dogs by 2027.

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A charity in Leamington Spa has welcomed 13 guide dog puppies, its largest litter in three years.
The 13 puppies are named after bakery items, including Biscuit, Crumble, and Apple.
The mother is Yori, a golden retriever–Labrador cross, who raised ten puppies and fostered three.
Breeding, raising, and training each guide dog costs £77,000.
Puppies will be assigned to volunteer raisers across UK to become guide dogs by 2027.