Merlin lives with another flatcoat, Shadow ... (Telmoss Love Projector) who he tormented as a puppy and stole all his toys, see bottom picture. Sue, his owner, says he is crossed with a hippapotamus because he wallows in mud and puddles.
Shadow and he are shown at both open and selected championship shows. They qualified for Crufts 2003 so watch this space for a possible future winner!