William & Kate: New Dog in the Family? 
 
 Is there a new addition to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge 's household?That appears to be the case, as the couple take a romantic stroll in North Wales just a few days after Kate turned 30 At their countryside surroundings, the two snuggled as they walked along the edge of the sea with a new, four-legged friend trotting with them along the damp sand.There had been reports that William planned to give his bride a puppy for Christmas, and the couple welcomed the New Year playing with some dogs at Kate's family home in Bucklebury, Berkshire.Growing up, William had a black Labrador – named Widgeon – and the devoted pal was regularly seen by his side at shoots and polo matches.While the royals are always big fans – and owners – of black Labradors, the dog by William and Kate's side is most likely a black cocker spaniel."It'll be a spaniel," a friend suggests. "The Middletons have always had spaniels. Perhaps Mike and Carole have given them one or it could be one of the family's dogs."And as speculation rose about whether it was a birthday present for Kate, it emerged that the Duchess's first as a royal was a quiet affair, likely celebrated with William, 29, and her family.Beforehand, palace sources had said it would be "low-key and private" – and it certainly didn't involve a wide group of friends. "It sends a good signal that not everything has to be a party the whole time," a pal says.The palace will not comment on the couple's dog. ||||| Prince William is believed to have bought his wife a puppy for her 30th birthday last week. 
 
 The Duchess of Cambridge has been spotted out and about with a black Labrador near the Anglesey cottage she shares with the RAF rescue pilot. 
 
 “The dog is ever so cute,” said a source. “The Duke and Duchess have been seen with it several times and he runs along at their heels. 
 
 “They are constantly in fits of laughter as it tries to catch them up.” 
 
 The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge 
 
 It is thought that the puppy will travel with them between their homes in North Wales and London. 
 
 Both the Duke and Duchess are well known lovers of animals. Prince William had a black Labrador called Widgeon when he was a youngster. 
 
 A spokesman for the Duke and Duchess declined to comment yesterday. 
 
 Earlier this week. an official list of gifts given the royal couple on their first foreign trip to Canada and the US last summer was released. 
 
 A sleeping bag, snow goggles, a papier-mâché doll and a jar of Vegemite were just some of the unusual gifts given to the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge last year. 
 
 The newlyweds also returned home with mosquito traps, cowboy hats, hockey jerseys, stuffed toys, wine coasters and bread board among the hoard of gifts. 
 
 Kate seemed to win in the popularity stakes, receiving more gifts from members of the public than her husband.
– The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge reportedly have a new bundle of joy, but it's a bit more furry than the one diehard royal watchers were hoping for. Prince William has given Kate Middleton a Labrador retriever puppy, reports the Mirror, likely for her 30th birthday. “The dog is ever so cute,” a "source" tells the tabloid. “The Duke and Duchess have been seen with it several times and he runs along at their heels. They are constantly in fits of laughter as it tries to catch them up.” The trio has been spotted walking along the beach near their home in Wales, and People has the photographic evidence here. But wait! People thinks the royal canine is no black Lab at all, despite William's having owned one, dubbed Widgeon, while he was growing up. "It'll be a spaniel," a friend says. "The Middletons have always had spaniels. Perhaps Mike and Carole have given them one or it could be one of the family's dogs."