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30 | 12 | 2021 European Dog Show (EDS) 2021 – Budapest

On last but one day of year 2021 we participated in European Dog Show in Budapest (HU). More than 1200 kilometers, a few horrific situations on Czech Republic snowy roads.. but we managed to arrive safely. Cassi took 3rd place amongst very tough comp...

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20 | 12 | 2021 Merry Christmas

We wish all the best to our family, friends, all dog lovers & all visitors to our page. 🙂

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14 | 11 | 2021 Cassi – Poland Winner 2021

WHeras Covid is in retreat, we decided to participate in key dog show this year. Cassi did her best and won BOS, CAC, CACIb and Poland Winner 2021 title

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10 | 07 | 2021 A bit of reflection

It's been five years since we decided to dedicate our life to dogs. Five wonderful yet also full of emotion years with our firends. We would never change any decisions we've made over this time. Our wall of fame is the best evidence of what our dogs (a...

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23 | 06 | 2021 Our Dogs

Dog shows are just a minor part of our life - but all we do we have our four-legs friends with us.

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10 | 03 | 2021 Our Alfa… crossed rainbow bridge

No words to express such sadness...

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05 | 02 | 2021 1st, 2nd & 4th place in Polish Top Dog ranking ...

Today we've received official results of Polish Top Dog 2020 ranking organized annualy by Polish Kennel Club (ZKWP). Our entire trio in the lead. Cassi - the first place - the most awarded Great Swiss Mountain Dog of the year 2020 in Poland. ...

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01 | 01 | 2021 Snow in wintertime? That’s something we haven&...

Have you ever tried to stop 50+ kilo dog going crazy chasing snowflakes? Visit my facebook account - Katarzyna Prusinowska - I shared a few movies.  

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23 | 12 | 2020 Merry Christmas!

Merry merry Christmas & prosperous new year wishing you Helvetian Star kennel!

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27 | 09 | 2020 LESZNO – International Dog Show PRESTIGE

This time Helvetian Star was represented by our Ladies - Cassiopeia & Alfa Centauri. Excellent results - yet another BOS+CAC+CACIB title for Cassiopeia. Then Alfa taking title of Best Junior  hereby accomplished her quest for Junior Champion...

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20 | 09 | 2020 Cassiopeia Club Winner, Alfa Junior Club Winner and ...

We've just finished extremely successful dog shows in Slupsk (PL) - National Dog Show & XXVII Swiss Cattle Dogs' Club Show. After weeks of preparations (as Helvetian Star prepared more than 100 rosettes for all participants of Club Show) and three h...

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30 | 08 | 2020 Kleszczów – National Dog Show

Daddy (Mailo) and daughter (Alfa) rules! At least in theory while in reality: Mailo - a true rebel in the ring. Our handler was late so I was running... with no so great results, but at least the note was Excellent. Alfa Read more

16 | 08 | 2020 Golub-Dobrzyn – 53rd National Dog Show in Torun

Dog show season 2020 finally OPENED!!! Wonderful show with great atmosphere and picturesque scenery of Golub Castle is now behind us. It was very nice to see fellow breeders & their dogs again.

Our adult quadruped...

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25 | 07 | 2020 Caravaning with our dogs

Today we tested "3 + 3 caravaning", what means us and our dogs in a motorhome. ...

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06 | 07 | 2020 We are opening camper rental (also & especially...

The last a few months at home (home office) gave us a bit of time to ponder about future and our dreams. Well, pondering is good but better to start making dreams true so.... we are about to start new adventure - with motorhomes. WE ARE OPENING ...

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19 | 06 | 2020 Cassi – 2nd place in Polish National Kennel Cl...

2019 was a really short show year for us... We've 'been in the game' only for 5 months until Cassi decided she preferes family over show business. Soon she became a mother of 4 love...

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02 | 05 | 2020 First days of May – out in the country

Finally away from home!!! Thanks to our four-leg-friends national  Coronavirus quarantine period passed quite quick...  though it was the highest time to exchange four walls into flpwerly carpet - what a fun!!

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23 | 02 | 2020 Leszno – Champion of Champions Show

Time has come to attend Champion of Champions show in Leszno - this time both Cassi & Mailo entered the competition. Mailo delighted juries winning CAC & BOB titles and thus Polish Champion of Champions 2020 title.    

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15 | 02 | 2020 Bydgoszcz – International Dog Show – Be...

There we go - all our dogs first time on the same dog show! Cassiopeia won great description & 1st place in her category winning CAC & res-CACIB while description stated something like - "a bit to well fed" - well a bit of jogging ahead of us......

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08 | 01 | 2020 Andromeda goes to Great Britain

Yesterday last of the farewells - Andromeda took door to door transport to England. Now we know she reached destination successfully - just take a look at her picture on English soil. Great adventures ahead of you Andromeda - be kind & learn fast.

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05 | 01 | 2020 Sopot – X Carnival Dog Show – Cassi new ...

That seems to become a tradition for us to start new year with attending national 'carnival' dog show in Sopot. We started 2020 with BIG SUCCESS!!! Cassi won title of best adult female and CAC & BOB and hereby fulfi...

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07 | 12 | 2019 Today is Adara’s great day 🙂

Today Adara joins her new family in Sweden. The longer our 'girls' are with us, the more difficult these farewells are... See you soon on the dog shows Adara! 🙂

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22 | 11 | 2019 Aria with her new family 🙂

Today our Aria goes to her new home! Our cuddliest puppy leaves to Czech Republic to join fantastic family and new friend! Aria - grow healthy & bring lots of fun to you new owners

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POtwierdzenie tytułu CIB
10 | 10 | 2019 Mailo – received confirmation of title Champio...

Today our Mailo received his most precious diploma - confirmation of title Champion International de Beaute (C.I.B.) from FCI!!! We are so proud!!

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05 | 10 | 2019 Helvetian Star supports ‘adoption event’...

Today I had a pleasure to participate actively in an adoption event "PRZYGARNIJ BURKA" organized by professional dog training company Canis Sport from Stargard city, under honorary patronage of...

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14 | 09 | 2019 Warsaw – XXVI Molossoid Breeds & Swiss Mo...

Today morning in Warsaw - yet another Club show - but this time the results are fantastic. On top of Poland Winner title from 2018 Mailo added title of Club Winner 2019!!!  

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25 | 07 | 2019 We have puppies!!!!

On 25th July 2019 there were 4 beautiful girls born: Alfa Centauri; Andromeda; Adara & Aria - now we shift gears from Dog Shows to Dog Crèche 🙂 We wil keep posting news on Facebook Helvetian Star & Katarzyna Prusinowska prof...

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25 | 06 | 2019 We have a beautiful doghouse – let’s see...

There was a charity auction organized today in our neighborhood - thanks to that we could not only help but we became owners of a very nice doghouse. In fact our dogs do not fit it.. nor we planned to keep them in doghouse as we would c...

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23 | 06 | 2019 Stettin – XXV International Dog Show

And yet another year passed by - we know that as we measure flow of time by attending dog shows in so close to us Stettin. This time again Mailo was outstanding on his own territory winning trio CWC, CACIB, BOB. Cassi paused waiting for puppies 🙂 al...

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22 | 06 | 2019 Helvetian Star is a sponsor of National Dog Show in ...

Today our kennel sponsors National Dog Show of Group II FCI in Lubieszyn near Stettin. We wish all the best & successes to all exhibitors - the collar made by DogCessories, cups & hand made  (by us) rosettes are waiting 🙂

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16 | 05 | 2019 We expect puppies – Cassi + Mailo

Today we can officially confirm - we expect puppies around end of July 2019.  

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12 | 05 | 2019 Lodz – XXVII International Dog Show

Cassi really develops fast - today she won titles of Best of Opposite Sex (BOS) as well as CAC & CACIB. Actually that will be her last show for a bit of time as we plan puppies 🙂 We keep fingers crossed!  

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27 | 04 | 2019 Opole – XXXVIII International Dog Show

Another very successful show. Cassi got the first place od title sof Best Adult Bitch & Best of Breed (BOB). We plan puppies so Cassi has to be in top notch health conditions - and she is! 🙂

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13 | 04 | 2019 Grudziadz – XLIII & V National Dog Shows

Double show in Grudziądz was a good opportunity to train show skills for Cassi. Opportunity well used. Results - 2x CAC, 2x Excellent note, 1x BOB.

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30 | 03 | 2019 Malmo (Sweden) – International Dog Show –...

Travelling to shows in Sweden is always a very nice event for us. It was great this time too. As lesson was learnt from our Vaxjo challenges, we paid special attention to ensure our dogs will not get too much bored in the car so the travelling time passed ...

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23 | 03 | 2019 Zielona Gora – National & Jubilee Dog Shows

This time double show on 23rd & 24th of March. That was another training for Cassi but we took also great results. On the first day Cassi won titles of CAC & BOB and on second day apart from similar results she was also in top 4 dogs of FCI grou...

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24 | 02 | 2019 Leszno – Champion of Champion’s Show 2019

Fantastic results and...the first time Cassi defeated Mailo on the ring... 🙂 On a dog show 'for champions only' in Leszno...

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10 | 02 | 2019 Katowice – XXIII International Dog Show

Mailo takes rest and we continue turnee with Cassi Dog Show in Katowice resulted in desired trio: CAC, BOB, CACIB 🙂

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18 | 01 | 2019 Lubin – VI International Dog Show

Yet another dog show. This time Cassi presented herself in Lublin though apparently it was not her day to enchant Spanish judge... In spite of getting Excellent note she was placed 2nd in Intermediate class...  

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06 | 01 | 2019 Gdansk – IX Carnival Dog Show

New year tastes the best when is started by Successful Dog Show 🙂 Since our trip to Russia we have enough of long journeys hence we picked Gdansk. This time the Cassi took the role of Master of the ceremony - winning all possible titles in her breed - inc...

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16 | 12 | 2018 Kaliningrad (Russia) – National Dog Show

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09 | 12 | 2018 Kassel International Dog Show – 9.12.2018

Our second attempt in Germany 🙂 We left very early morning 🙂 and set course to Kassel. Mailo classified on 2nd place with "vorzuglich" (excellent) note winning also res-CAC & res-CACIB titles. Ehh - it was so close to get our last so desired CACIB an...

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18 | 11 | 2018 Poznan – International Dog Show / Poland Winner

Long awaited event - not only an international dog show but also competition for title of Poland Winner 2018 - results surpassed our biggest expectations: Mailo - CAC, CACIB, BOB + POLAND WINNER 2018 !!! Cassi - Zwycięzca Młodzieży, Najlepszy Junior ...

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17 | 11 | 2018 Poznan – International Dog Show

Lt's put it simple: Cassiopeia Our Champions - place 1, Best Junior nominee for Crufts 2019 😊 Mailo Shiragon - place 1,  CAC. Res CACIB 🙂

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11 | 11 | 2018 Mielno – VI Autumn Dog Show of FCI group I, II...

11 November 2018 – what a date! 100 anniversary of independence of Poland!!! We celebrated is respectfully as well participating in national dog show in Mielno (small town on Polish coast) amongst our fiends & their dogs. We had decided that Read more

02 | 11 | 2018 Vaxjo (Sweden) – International Dog Show

Weekend 2-4th November found us in Sweden - travelling to International Dog Show in Vaxjo. Huge emotions and hopes as Mailo was only one CACIB away from InterChampion (C.I.B.) title. After a number of hours in the car (including ferry crossing to Denmar...

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11 | 10 | 2018 Warsaw – European Dog Show ( EDS)

In between 11-14 October 2018 we participated in one of the most important cynological events this year - the European Dog Show in Warsaw. What a fantastic even it was!!! 4 days; more than 10 000 dogs; huge exhibition halls Expo in Nadarzyn and for u...

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22 | 09 | 2018 Ballerup (Denmark) – International Dog Show / ...

On Sunday 22nd Sept our dogs participated in International dog show in Denmark. Mailo in Champion calss got excellent note & most desired trio: CAC,CACIB,BOS!! ☺ Cherry on the cake was getting Danish Championship & title of Cop...

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08 | 09 | 2018 Warsaw – XXV Molossoid Breeds and Swiss Mounta...

Today our dogs participated in Club show. Mailo received excellent note & first place in his category but did not find too much acceptance by Mrs. Judge Cassi instead of getting excellent note was classified on 2nd place in her class. One does...

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18 | 08 | 2018 Norrkoping (Sweden) – Nordic Dog Show

It has been our first dog show in Sweden. We will always remember it as one of the best events we had pleasure to participate in. Not only due to great results of our dogs but because of the emotions we experienced. Firstly we had to cross baltic see on th...

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15 | 07 | 2018 Gorzow Wielkopolski – 50th Jubilee Gorzow Nati...

Continuing on wave of successes for Cassi we went to Gorzow city. 2nd place was not really what we dreamt of but we took this lesson with humbliness. 🙂

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07 | 07 | 2018 Gdynia – 1,2,3,8 & 9 FCI Group National D...

Relaxing after wonderful results in Stettin we focused on Cassi. She performed well and collected to her portfolio the titles of Youth Winner & Best Junior. 🙂

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01 | 07 | 2018 Stettin – XXIV International Dog Show

Dog Shows in Stettin always are significant for us as these remind us that yet another year of our Swissy journey has passed. We could not imagine better anniversary - our regular winner Mailo won titles of Best Adult Dog & Best of Breed (BOB) while...

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30 | 06 | 2018 Lubieszyn – 2 Group FCI National Dog Show

We could not miss national show so close to our home, though to avoid too much stress for our Champion Mailo we decided to take Cassiopeia only. Seems she enjoyed the role of the star of the evening as she for the first time won teh title of Best of Bre...

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16 | 06 | 2018 Krakow – XXII International Dog Show (CACIB)

Mailo did not disappoint us winning BOB, CAC, CACIB. This time it seems Cassi fixed on Mailo and not the judge - what resulted in excellent note but only 3rd place.

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03 | 06 | 2018 Leszno – International Dog Show (CACIB)

Another show for Mailo - results is the breeder dream - BOB, CAC, CACIB 🙂

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29 | 04 | 2018 Opole – XXXVII International Dog Show

Mailo won title of Best of Opposite Sex (BOS) & CACIB - seemingly we made right decision to keep Cassi home for a while.

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08 | 04 | 2018 Warsaw – International Dog Show

Yet another trip to the capital - it's almost 600 kilometers.. we know the road so well now 🙂 - on the show Cassi won title of Best Puppy while Mailo got 1st place in Champions class. Our 'girl' distracts Mailo constantly - evidently our Champion has d...

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03 | 03 | 2018 Zielona Góra – International Dog Show (CACIB)

Our first dog show when we presented not only Mailo but also Cassi - our princess. Mailo got excellent note, place 1 in Champions category & R-CACIB while Cassi debuted with Best Minor Puppy 🙂

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25 | 02 | 2018 Leszno – Champion of Champions Show

OUr first dog show "only for champions" - and first very nice results - Mailo won 2nd place!!

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07 | 01 | 2018 Gdansk – VIII ‘Carnival’ Dog Show ...

Welcome in new show year - Mailo won title of Best of Breed (BOB) and 4th place in Group 2 FCi (BOG IV). It was a very nice & fruitful show 🙂

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11 | 11 | 2017 Lipzig (Germany) – World Dog Show

World dog show is cream of the cream - 30 000 dogs & 30 times more visitors - huuuuge event. Mailo was recognized with 'very good' note... and... that's it... 🙂

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30 | 09 | 2017 Rostock (Germany) – 14 International Dog Show

Our second dog show in Germany - in spite of very nice narrative note Mailo won 3rd place - each lesson is helpful 🙂

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09 | 09 | 2017 Warsaw – XXIV Swiss Mountain and Cattle Dogs C...

Long trip to Warsaw but it was worth it - not only because Mailo fought tough and won 2nd place but also it was a superb occasion to meet a so many  accomplished swissy-lovers & friends.

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05 | 08 | 2017 Bremen (Germany) – 9 International Dog Show

The time has come to 'conquer' Germany 😉 - it was our first dog show outside of Poland. Mailo shown himself really great getting 'vorzuglich' (excellent) note & reaching 2nd place in spite of very strong competition from his German colleagues.

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09 | 07 | 2017 Warsaw – International Dog Show

This time Warsaw was very kind for us - Mailo won all what could be won incl. Best of Breed (BOB)... and cherry on the cake was qualification to Crufts 2018 (the most famous international dog show in Brimingham - England) - we've already started planning l...

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24 | 06 | 2017 Kolobrzeg – International Dog Show (CACIB)

Mailo again Best Junior & Youth Winner!!

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17 | 06 | 2017 Krakow – XXI International Dog Show (CACIB)

International show with great success - title BOB Junior but what's the most important - Mailo completed Polisch Junior Championat !!!!

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11 | 06 | 2017 Stettin – XXXI West Pomeranian National Dog Show

Second show-day in Stettin (near home) and another sucess - Mailo got fantastic narrative notes & title BOB.

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10 | 06 | 2017 Stettin – XXX West Pomeranian National Dog Show

It's been almost a year since our first dog show - also in Stettin. Today Mailo was the first time in Intermediate class & celebrated this by wining Best Dog & Best of Breed (BOB) titles.

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21 | 05 | 2017 Ustka – XXII National Dog Show (CAC)

Second day in Ustka was equally rewarding - Mailo won titles of Best Junior, , Youth Winner, Best of Breed (BOB) & IV place in group 2 (BOG IV).

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20 | 05 | 2017 Ustka – 1, 2, 3 & 9 FCI Group National Do...

Mailo took everything - from Youth Winner & Best Junior to Best of Breed (BOB) - seems like the lessons learnt become effective 🙂 The "final dot on i" was 2nd palce in 2nd Group FCI (BOG II) - what a day!!

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14 | 05 | 2017 Lodz – XXV International Dog Show (CACIB)

We continue gathering experiences in Junior class - in spite of excellent note, Mailo did not manage to reach the top three.

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23 | 04 | 2017 Opole – XXXVI International Dog Show (CACIB)

Our fist dog show in Junior class - a lot of good learnings 🙂

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20 | 08 | 2016 Sopot – XXIV International Dog Show (CACIB)

This time Mailo had a truly bad day and did not want to show teeth 🙁 therefore only a 'Promising' note :(((

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31 | 07 | 2016 Chojnice – XXXIX National Dog Show

Second day & another achievement - Mailo won Best Puppy title.

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30 | 07 | 2016 Chojnice – 2 Group FCI National Dog Show

Mailo won first place & title of Best Puppy in Breed - this time in Puppies class.

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26 | 06 | 2016 Stettin – XXIX Westernpomeranian National Dog ...

Our very first dog show - a lot of emotions and learnings. Mailo won title of Best Minor Puppy in Breed Note: Very Promising

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