Author: Pavla

Of course we did not miss the international dog shows in Bratislava, which followed the Victory Dog Show.
And here we continued in a similar vein. I'm thrilled with how both of them work not only in the ring, but throughout the show day. In addition, we have already met other friends here, the boys saw their friend Jeremi z Kunčiček again and we enjoyed the whole day together (not forgetting the refreshment stands with a variety of drinks :-) ). Thanks to all our friends for their support!

The final star this time was Freddy, which on Sunday he "grabbed" together with his handler Petra Kolegarova 2nd place in the final competition for the
Best Puppy of the Show and also won the big cup!

Overall results are absolutely amazing and it is an honour to compete with the biggest star in Slovakia among beagles Elliott Little Carpathians and his handler
for the best adult dog (we will beat you one day anyway!). Res. CACIB counts!

We have to thank also both judges - Mrs. Gabriela Ridarčíková (SK) and Mr. Štefan Šinko (SI), who gave us beautiful professional opinions on both dogs and appreciated what we have learned together in the ring.

Results:
Freddy (Piccolino z Negraland (FCI)
puppy class – 2x VP 1
and in the finals on Sunday 2.3.2025 - 2nd place in the competition for the Best puppy of the Show

Hugo (Néreus Hare and Hounds)
intermediate – 2x Exc.1, 2x CAC, 2x res. CACIB

Hugo not only added two more CACs for adult Slovak Champion, but also started International Champion.

Although we didn't know until the last moment whether we will be able to participate in the top of the show season in Slovakia, we finally went with both dogs.

And I must say we are very happy! First of all, in the ring itself we met a very nice approach of the judge Viera Staviarska (SK). We have met her before, but this time we enjoyed the positive atmosphere and professional judging even more.

But the best thing is that Hugo finally! took to the grace of the show and showed his best. This change is a reward for a lot of training and thinking how to do it (thanks to Lenka Frnčová for her advice on how to get there!).

Results:

Hugo (Néreus Hare and Hounds)
intermediate - Exc.1, CAC, VICTORY JUNIOR WINNER

and in the end Junior Best of FCI Group VI. - 2nd Vicechampion of Champions of Slovakia 2024

Freddy (Piccolino z Negraland (FCI))
class Puppy Champion - Very promising 1, VICTORY PUPPY WINNER

Both of them confirmed their Slovak championships from 2024 and Hugo also started the adult Slovak champion. And we also brought back a total of three trophies

On Sunday 9.2.2025 our beagle boys Hugo and Freddy started at CACIB Katowice 2025. We looked at our Freddy's home country.

Results:

Hugo – Néreus Hare nad Hounds

Got Exc.3 in Junior class (3/4).

Freddy – Piccolino z Negraland (FCI)

Won the Best Puppy of the Breed (1/6) - Najlepsze Szcenie w Rasie - and advanced again to the final ring.

Judge: Mrs. Paula Sunebring (SE)

We enjoyed the whole weekend in Katowice – Gliwice including sightseeing.

On the weekend we made a trip to Slovakia again, where on Sunday both dogs competed on the last day of the international Carnival Cup Dog Show in Nitra.

Freddy (Piccolino z Negraland (FCI)) was last time in Minor Puppy category, he got VP1 and even though the judge didn't write the judgement, he got verbal praise.
In the final rounds, he held his stance beautifully for an interminably long time and then showed himself nicely in the final ring.

Hugo (Néreus Hare and Hounds) got VG2 in junior class, but he deserves praise for how he ran nicely in the ring this time.

Judge: Vladimír Piskay (SK)

All in all, we enjoyed the trip not only in Nitra, but on the way back we also visited Prostějov for lunch with nice friends.

At the first domestic show in 2025 both our beagles started together for the first time.

Freddy won VN2 in the puppy category. He showed himself nicely and it is obvious that he enjoys shows.

Hugo in the young category got Exc.1 and CAJC. Even though he was very angry, he and his handler did very well.

Judge: Mrs. Věra Dvořáková (CZ)

We would like to thank for handling Hugo great junior handler Amelia Rulcova and we would like to congratulate her for finals in the older category of Junior handling - 2nd place on Saturday 11.1.2025 and 3rd place on Sunday 12.1.2025.