9 months of "junior" show career and memories for a lifetime

Perla Preciosa da Estrela do Mar – International Junior Beauty Champion

Today I celebrate 18 months since a very special puppy came into this world — Perla Preciosa da Estrela do Mar aka Pupa . We started her show journey last summer, when Pupa was still a puppy and had won the title Slovenian hope . This heralded a promising career, which she justified and upgraded in the following months.

In just 9 months in the Junior category, we achieved everything I could have wanted — and more.

• Austrian Youth Champion - Österreichischer Jugend Champion (Ö J CH)

• Croatian Junior Champion - Croatian Junior Champion (CH M HR)

• Junior Champion of Slovenia (CH J SLO)

jCACIB titles secured her the title of INTERNATIONAL JUNIOR CHAMPION

(Junior International Beauty Champion CIB-J ).

She has already appeared in the intermediate category at several shows and has also won the title Slovenian Beauty Champion!

🏆 In numbers:

• 8 x jCAC and 8 x jBOB (junior Best of Breed)

• 6 x jCACIB

• 7 x CAC

• 5 x BOB (Best of Breed)

• 1 x CACIB and 1x rCACIB

• 1 x Junior BOG 1 (first place junior 8th FCI group)

• 1 x BOG 3 (third place in group 8)

• 2x Crufts qualification

At each show, we made new friends, met exceptional competitors, and friendly breeders who made our journey even more beautiful.

📜 Summary of judges' evaluations – who is Pupa?

Based on evaluation sheets from various countries and international exhibitions, I have compiled a common description of Pupa as seen by the judges.

Pupa is a typical representative of the Portuguese Water Dog breed, medium-strong, with an extremely feminine and harmoniously shaped head, correctly placed and carried ears and dark, beautifully pigmented eyes. Her teeth are perfect, with a scissor bite.

She has a correct topline, well-defined chest, medium-length, firm back, correctly set and carried tail and a harmoniously built body with correct angulation in front and behind. The judges particularly emphasized her dynamic, balanced and free movement, which takes up enough space and is always well coordinated.

Her white coat is of high quality and is developing nicely, and her character is friendly and confident. She is distinguished by her excellent presentation in the ring. Since I take care of her grooming and handling myself this journey we have walked together gives us special value.

🤍 More than just exhibitions:

Every show is also an opportunity for new acquaintances, support and cooperation. We met exceptional people, warm-hearted breeders and fellow competitors, who with their energy co-created our unforgettable show days.

🌟 The journey continues…

Although her junior career is now behind us, our story is just beginning. Pupa is now entering the world of “adult” dogs. I am sure that she has a bright future , because in addition to her excellent appearance, she also has an invaluable character and desire to cooperate.

Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to her breeder, who entrusted me with this exceptional puppy. Without his vision and dedication, Pupa would not be what she is today. THANK YOU Paulo 💖

What else awaits us on our journey together!? 🌊🐾