They came from a family local to me at vet school - marriage break-up meant the owner had to move house and couldnt find anywhere to rent that she could afford, allowed dogs and was near enough to her kids school. She really didnt want to give them up at all.
Mum and Dad finally decided they did want dogs, to keep them fit and for company, but middle to older aged dogs that would be settled in the house etc. So these girls were a perfect fit. They've never lived in the countryside before so they get really, really excited in the fields, hence the poor recall, but are otherwise very well socialised and great fun.
The owner really didnt want them going into rescue or kennels or to be split up, as she worried this would change their personalities, especially at their age (8 and 10/11). They do need a diet change and some training, and had to be vaccinated etc and Jazz has had a dental, but otherwise they are great.