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Charmin At The Top Of His Game

In the world of purebred dogs there are very few who can claim such an amazing and celebrated show career as Charmin - Am /Can/Swe Ch Efbe's Hidalgo at Goodspice. Handled by his co-owner, Marge Good they have enjoyed an unequalled record in the ring. It culminated in them winning BIS at almost all of the most prestigious shows in the world: the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship 2007, FCI World Show in Sweden 2008, and their stunning performance at Crufts 2009 saw just rewarded, Peter Green bestowed upon them the highly coveted Best In Show title, stating "Excellent showmanship, definitely the best of his breed seen anywhere in the world for the past 30 years." Crufts terrier group judge, Harry O'Donaghue, world renowned Irish terrier man and breeder of the FCI European Dog Show BIS winner 2009 described Charmin as "a really outstanding dog, presented and shown to perfection. Without doubt he is the best Sealyham I have seen and easily one of the best dogs I have judged of any breed."

Marge, calmly modest, yet extremely proud of his achievements, says "He has won more than any other Sealyham worldwide, he is the all time No 1. Exuding in breed type, he maintains a perfect outline both static and on the move. His movement is flawless. He certainly has raised the profile of the Sealyham Terrier around the globe. He has won just about everything worth winning in the world of show dogs."

Charmin was the No 1 dog in America in 2007; the top winning terrier in 2007 and 2008; BIS winner at the prestigious Montgomery County Show; Group 1 winner at Westminster Kennel Club Show 2008 and runner up at the Eukanuba World Challenge 08. After winning Crufts BIS, Charmin officially retired from the show ring but remains very much in the public eye with his personal appearances, he accompanies Marge everywhere.

Charmin has always been meticulously groomed and immaculately presented by Marge in the show ring. They are an awe inspiring team. Marge is always willing to share her knowledge with others. At the well attended 2009 Grooming Expo and Show ring Seminar in Hershey, Pennsylvania, Charmin once again wowed the audience. Frank Sabella was co-presenting featuring Peter Green and Marge plus other handlers. Charmin was a demo dog, at which he excelled, articulating the triangle and other figure shapes asked of him. Marge decided on the spur of the moment to remove his lead and illustrate his natural presence and ability to free stack in the middle of the ring. "He had never done anything like this before and he was absolutely perfect."

Attaining his Sire of Merit from the Sealyham Club of America, passing on his virtues to his progeny with 7 Champions to date, Marge says "A dog that is truly great, people will remember 20 years on. Charmin is a perfect companion. At home he allows his best friend, a 3lb Chihuahua named ‘Kitkat' to muscle in and steal his Eukanuba from his bowl."

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