Last Updated on 15 August 2026 by PeteFree
Ned is the newest of Monty Don Dogs and a welcome new addition to the Dogs from Gardeners’ World
He is a Golden Retriever who arrived at Longmeadow on 17 September 2022.
He made his Television debut on 07 October 2022 at just 10 weeks old.
Ned is the third Golden Retriever of Monty’s to appear on Gardeners World with the late Nigel being the first followed by Nellie also known as Nell.
Ned joins the other dogs Nellie and Yorkshire Terrier Patti who was not sure of the boisterous pup at first but now they are best of friends.
Monty love of the breed is evident and Ned is a very handsome dog, very similar to the late beloved Nigel.
Ned joined Gardeners’ World 2022 as a pup but reappeared in Gardeners’ World 2023 as a gangly teenager.
As the series progressed his personality developed and his relationship grew with the other dogs of Gardeners’ World
In 2025 Ned played a Major role in the design of Monty Don first RHS Chelsea, Show Garden.
The RHS and BBC Radio 2 Dog Garden was designed by Monty Don, Jamie Butterworth and Ned, who design input was to plot the paths in the garden.
All the plants and design feature were dog friendly and Ned proudly attended the Press Day at was excited by all the attention.
The Dog House that was central to the Design was moved to Longmeadow and has Ned and Patti, Monty’s Yorkshire Terrier, names in the stone path.
Ned is never far from Monty and takes every opportunity to be close by him or for a cuddle and a play with his current favourite being aptly, a carrot shaped toy.
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