During the last year, Hugo had a forced leave of absence from the showring due to my personal injury. However, after not being campaigned for many months, we can now announce that in the opinion of many international, interstate and local judges this young dog is a worthy recipient of his Australian Grand Champion title! *
*Go to About Judging in Australia for definition
I would like to publicly thank Greg Browne (Eireannmada) who is co-owner/handler and Ty Atkinson (Nauvoo) (handler) both who exhibited Hugo to some very memorable awards. Indeed, I thank from the bottom of my heart the generosity of my friend from Tasmania, Edyth Langham-Goodwin OAM (Shelomith), who gifted Hugo to us.
The show world certainly has given me wonderful moments and enduring friendships…..
Ch Shelomith Vice Regent (Hugo) - July 08
Aust Ch Shelomith Vice Regent … Hugo
This lovely young dog attained his Australian Championship by the age of 18 months and along the way he has won numerous In Group & In Show awards and continues his winning ways.
Photo: Sally Underwood
Hugo at Irish Setter Club of Victoria’s 2007 Championship Show - aged 3 years
He has also taken out the prestigious
IRISH SETTER CLUB OF VICTORIA’S DOG OF THE YEAR 2006
IRISH SETTER CLUB OF VICTORIA’S DOG OF THE YEAR 2007
This is an award proudly won three times by his great-grandfather Australian Grand Ch Eireannmada At Harvard
As a companion dog, Hugo would win honours in any competition. He has manners, good grace and common sense. However, there is also a fair swag of that rollicking irish personality packed into his strong, sound, V8 frame … and at the press of a button he can turn into the most laid back guy around!
