Countryfile's Matt Baker welcomes new sheepdog Ted to the family as he pays tribute to beloved Border Collie Bob a year after he died saying: 'It took a lot to get over him'

Matt Baker has revealed he has welcomed a new dog to his family following the devastating loss of his family's Border Collie, Bob, last year.The Countryfile presenter, 48, announced they are now the owners of a sheepdog puppy called Ted at their Durham farm in the Chiltern Hills.Matt and his wife Nicola, who are parents to son Luke, 18, and daughter Molly, 16, own a farm where they keep livestock including chickens and sheep.They have documented their life on the farm on their Channel 4 series, Our Farm In The Dales, and their new addition Ted will appear on future episodes.The Baker family dog Bob died around 12 months ago and they were left devastated by the passing of the animal. Sharing the news about his new pooch with the Express, Matt said: 'Ted is very good, he's doing well, and he's settling in. Matt Baker has revealed he has welcomed a new dog to his family following the devastating loss of his family's Border Collie Bob last year'We're doing some light obedience training at the moment, but he's not doing a huge amount at this stage because you've got to let them be puppies. Ivy, our little miniature Dachshund, she's sort of helping to rear him if you like, and the pair of them are getting on like a house on fire, so it's all going as swimmingly as I'd hope it would do.'He's a beautiful boy with a lovely nature. I've no doubt he'll be a great sheepdog. That's what his future holds, as well as doubling up as a household dog.'The former Blue Peter presenter previously said it 'took a lot to get over' the death of their beloved pooch Bob.He told the Radio Times: 'He'd been with me for the major moments in my life, so it was tough when he wasn't. We're fortunate to have these animals in our lives.'Every single one has taught me something, and I'm grateful. Grief is the price you pay for love.'Matt didn't announce the death of Bob until May this year, saying he'd been left 'broken' by the pooch's passing and thanked his 'ultimate companion' for bringing so much joy to his family's lives.Matt took to Instagram with an emotional tribute to the late dog, who he revealed sadly passed away 'a while' ago.Alongside snaps of himself with Bob on his family's farm in Durham, he penned: 'It's with a very heavy heart that I'm letting you know our wonderful Bob is no longer with us. He's been gone a while but I haven't been able to talk about it as I've been finding it so incredibly sad.'Bob was a brilliant dog he was there for me with his gentle soul as the ultimate companion through some of the greatest chapters of my life from raising our kids to all the changes we made on our family farm.He went on: 'It's broken my heart but I feel hugely grateful to have had him in our lives and I thank him from the bottom of my heart for everything he's taught me and brought to our family.' The Baker family dog Bob died around 12 months ago and they were left devastated by the passing of the animal Matt previously said he'd been left 'broken' by the pooch's passing and thanked his 'ultimate companion' for bringing so much joy to his family's lives'I'm sure all you dog lovers will agree the reason we love our dogs so much is because the only time they break our hearts is when they leave us. RIP Bob X.'Matt's wife Nicola, with whom he shares son Luke, 18, and daughter Molly, 16, added in the comments section: 'What a dog. We miss him so much.'His fans have also expressed their condolences, as one penned: 'Oh no. Matt I'm sooo sorry. Your words are exactly what it's like when a special animal dies. It's tragic. Sending you hugs'A second supporter typed: 'I feel your pain, I lost my Border Terrier on Friday and my heart is broken. So sorry for your loss (sic).'And a third follower wrote: 'What an amazing life Bob had with you! …….. he will leave a HUGE space but will always be a part of you (sic).'Bob's passing comes after Matt shared that he has been living a 'double life' since he and his family moved to the Durham countryside. Matt took to Instagram with an emotional tribute to his 'ultimate companion' who he revealed that sadly passed away 'a while' ago Alongside snaps of himself with Bob on his family's farm in Durham he penned: 'It's with a very heavy heart that I'm letting you know our wonderful Bob is no longer with us' Matt's wife Nicola, with whom he shares son Luke, 18, and daughter Molly, 16, added in the comments section: 'What a dog. We miss him so much' Fans and famous friends were quick to share their condolences Matt – who quit The One Show in 2020 to focus on making farming shows, such as Our Dream Farm – told Total TV Guide: 'The countryside has made me who I am. I love the pace of nature; how the seasons change, and it's really important. I am immersed in farming. I live a double life, actually!'When I'm not on telly, I'm out in the fields. It's a world I'm incredibly proud of. And it's a world I want to make shows about. We all hanker for it.'I am at my most creative in the countryside. I am dyslexic, and I don't read well, but I love animals.'