 Blunkett's guide dogs – Ruby, Teddy, Offa, Lucy, Sadie, Cosby and Barley – became familiar characters in the House of Commons, usually sleeping at his feet on the floor of the chamber, inspiring occasional comments from Blunkett and his fellow MPs on both sides of the house.In one incident, Lucy (a black Labrador curly coat retriever cross) vomited during a speech by Conservative member David Willetts.On one occasion, his new guide dog led him to the Conservative Party benches.