Munro-bagging dog scales 546 Scottish peaks in less than two years
dailyrecord.co.ukMost Munro baggers crack open the champagne or enjoy a wee dram when they reach the summit. But Kerry Blue terrier Betty – one of the fastest dogs to conquer all 282 Scottish mountains over 3000ft – prefers a hard boiled egg.
For owner and hiking companion Shona Marshall, 58, that has meant providing a constant supply of healthy treats for her pet.
The pair climbed 546 Scottish peaks in less than two years – an average of 24 a month – as well as every mountain over 3000ft in England and Wales.
Shona said it was “humbling” to witness the trust Betty put in her as they scrambled up the rocky slopes. A former show dog, Betty, seven, became only the 15th pooch to be entered into the Munro Society’s Canine Completers register, having scaled every one in just 12 months and two days.
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