Dilyn the No. 10 dog to meet new member of the pack as PM announces birth of son

As the world congratulates Boris Johnson and his fiancée Carrie Symonds on the birth of their first child together, what will Dilyn the dog make of the new arrival?

By Zoë Monk

Published on the 30/04/2020, 12:00

The couple adopted Dilyn, a Jack Russell cross, last year and he soon became a popular feature of Ms Symonds’ social media posts.

Tonight we are back at the call centre doing phone canvassing. Please come join us tonight or tomorrow. Every call makes a difference. #ring2win pic.twitter.com/uxT0gl7ClA
— Carrie Symonds (@carriesymonds) December 11, 2019

New member of the pack

While it’s not known whether Dilyn has been introduced to the new baby yet or what he makes of the new arrival, the couple will have hopefully prepared their canine companion for the pitter-patter of tiny feet.

Dad’s coming home!!🇬🇧

Thanks to all who have supported him, we all really appreciate it. He will continue his recovery at home with his family and friends and get back to leading the country!

A HUGE THANKYOU to our #NHS heroes. You are the best of us.🐾 #BorisJohnson #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/7eB0KV9Ftl
— Dilyn of Downing Street (@10DowningStDog) April 12, 2020

Most dogs will quickly adjust to a new member joining the pack. But introductions should always be supervised and taken at a gentle pace. While there will likely be a lot for the PM and Ms Symonds to adjust to, it can also be a confusing time for dogs. Particularly, as Dilyn has been used to being an ‘only child’ for a while.

First sniffs

Giving Dilyn the chance to sniff the baby while he’s being held will help satisfy the pup’s curiosity. Meanwhile, continuing to give him plenty of attention while keeping up his routine will help the pup to feel reassured.

🇬🇧 pic.twitter.com/UWRkkHnVY7
— Carrie Symonds (@carriesymonds) January 31, 2020

Hopefully, these first interactions will be the start of a firm friendship between baby and pup.

Thinking of adopting a pup like Dilyn? Find out everything you need to know about the Jack Russell cross!

Zoë Monk

Zoë Monk is a freelance content writer from Dorset. After graduating with a degree in Journalism, she worked in marketing and PR before becoming a Mum and embarking on a freelance career. One of Zoë’s favourite things about freelancing is being able to work at home with her beloved tortoiseshell cat Bobby close by.