Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan Face a New Challenge at Diddly Squat Farm
Life at Jeremy Clarkson’s famous Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire is never dull. From tractors and crops to cattle and bureaucratic chaos, the former Top Gear host has faced just about every farming dilemma imaginable. But this time, the problem isn’t a mechanical failure or government regulation — it’s their new puppy.
A New Arrival at the Farm
Clarkson, 65, and his partner Lisa Hogan, 51, recently welcomed a litter of puppies born to their beloved fox-red Labrador Retriever, Arya. The puppies arrived at the couple’s thousand-acre farm to great excitement and plenty of social media attention.
Hogan, who frequently shares glimpses of their life at Diddly Squat Farm on Instagram, has posted videos showing Arya caring for her pups, playing in the fields, and learning tricks.
Over the following weeks, the couple found loving homes for nearly all the puppies — but one stayed behind. The chosen pup, named Margaery, quickly became part of the family, following her mother around the farm and charming visitors with her playful energy.
A Puppy with Personality
According to Hogan, Margaery has settled in well. The young Labrador has already learned several tricks and has become inseparable from Arya.
But with youth comes mischief, and Margaery has recently developed a rather messy new habit — one that has turned their cozy farmhouse into a splash zone.
Lisa Hogan revealed on Instagram that Margaery has decided she no longer wants to drink from a regular dog bowl. Instead, the adventurous pup prefers the “big water” — the pond at Diddly Squat Farm.
“Margaery, We Have a Problem”
In a video posted over the weekend, Hogan filmed Margaery standing at the edge of a large pond surrounded by lily pads, eagerly lapping up the murky water as if it were a luxury treat.
“Margaery, we have a problem,” Hogan wrote in the caption. “Ever since she discovered ‘the big water,’ she’s upturned her, her mother’s, her aunt’s water bowls. We are swimming here in the dog room!”
The humorous post quickly drew attention from fans, who flooded the comments with advice, jokes, and sympathy.
Some suggested creative solutions — from raising water bowls to building a small dog fountain — while others simply laughed and said, “Welcome to puppy parenthood.”
Appeal for Advice
While Lisa’s tone remained lighthearted, it’s clear the family’s new “pond problem” has become a daily challenge. In her post, she appealed to followers for help:
“Advice, anyone? We are swimming here in the dog room!” she wrote, implying that Margaery has turned mealtime into a wet and wild affair.
Still, for fans of Clarkson’s Farm, the incident offered another charming glimpse into the unfiltered, unpredictable world of life on the land — where the animals often run the show.
A Bittersweet Beginning
The story of Margaery and her siblings has been filled with both joy and sadness. Jeremy Clarkson first revealed on July 27 that Arya had given birth to the litter, but only days later, he announced that one of the puppies had sadly passed away.
Lisa Hogan confirmed the news on Instagram, writing, “Sad news this morning. Mr Grey has gone to fur and feather land.”
Despite the heartbreak, the couple took comfort in knowing that the remaining puppies were healthy and thriving. Last month, Clarkson shared a heartfelt video montage showing the puppies leaving for their new homes. Set to James Blunt’s emotional song Goodbye My Lover, the video captured the pups’ final moments with their mother before heading off with their adoptive families.
“So happy the puppies are going to wonderful families,” Clarkson wrote. “But God, it’s sad to see them go.”
Tough Times on the Farm
Life at Diddly Squat Farm hasn’t been easy lately. In July, Clarkson revealed that his farm had been hit by a devastating case of bovine tuberculosis, which spread from a pregnant cow in his herd.
The infection forced the farm into a two-month lockdown, halting cattle operations and causing major distress for the team.
Speaking to Times Radio, Clarkson said:
“It’s awful, absolutely awful. You have a test every six months on the cows and you sort of become blasé — it feels like a hypothetical threat. And then the vet looks up and says, ‘I’m really sorry, this one’s failed.’ That means we’re now locked down, and it’s dreadful.”
Business as Usual at Diddly Squat Farm Shop
Despite the setbacks, Clarkson confirmed that his popular Diddly Squat Farm Shop remains open for business.
Fans continue to flock to the Oxfordshire site, buying everything from local honey and eggs to his famous “Cow Juice” milk and “Bee Juice” honey. The shop, featured prominently on Clarkson’s Farm, has become one of the region’s most visited rural attractions.
From Chaos to Charm
For Jeremy Clarkson and Lisa Hogan, life on the farm is a constant blend of chaos, comedy, and charm. From livestock crises to puppy mischief, every day brings a new challenge — and a new story for fans to follow.
As for Margaery, the mischievous pup who prefers pond water to bowls, it seems she’s just another reminder that at Diddly Squat Farm, even the smallest creatures can make the biggest splash.
Final Thoughts
Farming, as Clarkson often reminds viewers, is unpredictable. Machines break, weather turns, and sometimes, even the dogs rebel. But through it all, Jeremy and Lisa handle the madness with humor, love, and just enough sarcasm to keep it entertaining.
And perhaps that’s why fans adore them — because even when “the big water” causes chaos, the show (and the farm) goes on.
