Our Farm Next Door series 4 begins as Amanda Owen opens up about heartbreaking loss of dog Chalky
The Owen family is back on our screensOur Farm Next Door has returned for series 4 as Clive and Amanda Owen revealed they had welcomed three puppies after planning to find one companion for their family dog.
The surprise unfolded during Monday’s series afour premiere of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive and Kids. However, neither parent knew the other had arranged another puppy.
The arrivals followed the death of Chalky, Amanda’s much-loved dog of 14 years. Chalky died peacefully at Ravenseat Farm in October 2025. The family reflected on the loss during the More4 episode. Their memories brought an emotional note to an otherwise joyful reveal.
The programme opened the fourth series of Our Farm Next Door, which is also available through Channel 4.
Amanda Owen says puppies came at the right time on series 4 of Our Farm Next Door
Footage in the premiere showed the family preparing to care for beagle puppies belonging to a friend. Amanda explained why their temporary presence felt timely.
“We’ve had a couple of months without Chalky and it has been a little bit strange,” she said.
She added that pets become family members, especially after sharing 14 years together. One daughter said the family hoped to find a friend for Sprout, their other dog.
Clive had separately searched for a terrier, but his plans soon expanded.
“I’ve actually found not one, but two that are coming shortly,” he explained in the episode before unveiling two tiny puppies.
Amanda later identified the pair as Jack Russells. But, she had organised another arrival without telling Clive.
“And I sorted out getting a puppy replacement as well, but I got a different sort!” Amanda said.
A third puppy, named Dora, then joined the room.
Our Farm Next Door reveals surprise outcome
Amanda said the girls had no idea that any puppies were coming. Clive was also unaware that Dora would appear.
Amanda summed up the unexpected result: “We were looking for a replacement for the gap that Chalky has left. Perhaps not another three dogs!”
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She warned that three puppies would bring extensive training, walking and feeding. Yet Amanda said those demands are exactly what the household enjoys.
The puppies will now provide company for Sprout while filling some of the space Chalky left behind.
Our Farm Next Door: Clive, Amanda and Kids continues on Monday October 12 from 9pm on More 4
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