Isang aso mula sa Pilipinas ang itinanghal na world winner sa kauna-unahang pagkakataon.
Sa Facebook post ni Wency Villanueva noong August 25, 2023, ipinagmalaki niya ang alagang si Dalbong na aniya'y “the first world winner dog from the Philippines.”
Si Dalbong ay isang male Pembroke Welsh Corgi.
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Ayon kay Wency, napili si Dalbong sa 131 beautiful corgis, 1,592 herding dogs and 55 herding dogs breed winners sa ginanap na World Dog Show Geneva 2023, ang pinakamalaking dog event sa mundo na ginanap sa Geneva, Switzeland, mula August 24-27.
“It was truly exceptional that Dalbong and I made it to the final cut [Top 6] in yesterday's Group competition under honorable judge Ms. Judit Korózs-Papp.”
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Pagmamalaki pa ni Wency, “I am delighted to announce that Dalbong has obtained his World Winner title along with becoming the Swiss Champion.
“I am immensely proud of you, my son, Dalbong!
“I couldn't have achieved these amazing titles without receiving the Best of Breed award from Mr. José Homem de Mello's ring. Thanks a lot, sir!”
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Pinasalamatan ni Wency ang kanyang partner na si Aldrin Maclang dahil sa suporta nito at pangangalaga sa kanila ni Dalbong.
Nagpasalamat din siya sa Team Philippines, Philippine Canine Club, Inc.; at kina Ronnie F. Natividad, Ms. Lorelei S. Uy at Mr. Dinky S. Santos, gayundin ang mga kaibigan niya at mga taong laging handang tumulong sa kanya at sa kanyang pet dog.
Ani Wency, “This win is not just for us, but for all my fellow exhibitors who dream of becoming world champions one day.
“Never lose faith in yourself and always believe in your dog. If you think your dog has what it takes, keep pushing forward! Never give up and love your passion until you achieve success.”
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Ang naging stint umano ni Dalbong sa World Dog Show Geneva 2023 ay isang “once in a lifetime experience.”
Last July ay nanalo rin si Dalbong ng award bilang "Best in Show" sa Thailand International Dog Show 2023.
Madalas mag-update si Wency sa kanyang Facebook ng kanilang ginagawang training ni Dalbong, at ng mga kumpetisyon na kanilang sinasalihan.
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