Amanda Owen was left in tears on Channel 4's Our Farm Next Door as she shared an emotional update17:42, 12 Jul 2026Updated 17:47, 12 Jul 2026Amanda Owen confessed her children were "absolutely bereft".‌During the latest Channel 4 screening of Our Farm Next Door: Amanda, Clive & Kids, the family struggled to come to terms with heartbreak. The Yorkshire Shepherdess fought back tears upon discovering their cherished family dog Chalky had passed away.‌Before the Owen family gathered to lay Chalky to rest, Amanda admitted: "It was really clear and obvious that Chalky was fading away."‌Recalling the moment she received the devastating news, the mother of nine continued, "When the children came running out of the house door saying that Chalky had passed away, they were absolutely bereft, and they knew it was coming, and I knew it was coming."But still, just to see her laid there, as peaceful as anything and still warm, it pulled at your heartstrings. No, she's had a good life," she added during the Channel 4 episode on Sunday, July 12, which was a repeat from series 3."‌As Amanda and one of her daughters spoke warmly of the treasured pet, they fondly remembered how Chalky didn't "like normal dog food", but had a particular fondness for cheese. Amanda also remarked that you couldn't simply get over losing a dog like Chalky."We had her for 13 years, that's a long time, that's good innings," she added, reports the Express.After Amanda and Clive's daughters lovingly crafted a coffin for Chalky, the whole family united to celebrate her life. The girls even composed and read aloud a heartfelt poem in her honour.‌As Amanda struggled to hold back her tears, Clive said: "Oh, it's good old Chalky. She's gone, but not forgotten. She's lived a great life, and she's been a great friend to us all There she'll be, and we'll remember her there, won't we?".He went on to say: "She couldn't have got a finer burial, could she?"‌Amanda had taken to Instagram to share the devastating news of Chalky's passing, and was flooded with an outpouring of sympathy from her supporters."Mourning #Chalky," the caption simply stated. One fan wrote, "So sad when you lose a dog. Sending you love."Another follower added, "Sorry for your loss, Amanda, Clive, and family. "".Article continues belowOur Farm Next Door is available to watch and stream on Channel 4