And yes, I am thrilled Uno won.
Everyone I know has asked my opinion on it and …
First, he is truly the prettiest beagle I’ve ever met — though Macy’s father is right up there, however, I didn’t meet him in his prime and ready for the show ring. He’s also got the most personality I’ve ever seen in a show beagle, and I’ve even been to two national specialities. Between those two fact, yes, I think he deserved to win, and I think he’ll deserve to be Number 1 15" beagle of all time. He’s not yet but I’m quite sure if they show him enough, he will be. Heck, he’s only 2 1/2.
Second, he’s related to Macy. Macy’s father — the winnest 13" beagle of all time — is his father’s grandfather. So in some weird way, Macy and he is related. Funny, because Uno is only 5 months older than Macy. And now you know why 13" and 15" beagles are born in the same litter — they are ALL related.
Third, his co owners are spot on good people. I think I was introduced to the Austin woman when I was showing Macy. However, I have met the male co owners — there are two, and they have always been very kind and gracious to me. Back in the day when I was showing U-CDX Weaver’s Peppermint Patty UD in obedience, the co-owners, the handler and the rest of the handler’s family used to come and watch Patty in obedience. I also used to go watch the handler show when he was in Jr’s. Patty and he both won awards at the National speciality the same year, so I know we were at least introduced then, but remember visiting ring side with all of them in the past.
So I’m very pleased that some deserving people won, and also believe that he’s a purty little dog. FYI: Yes, that’s how I pronounce pretty when it’s a male and it’s a beagle winning. He’s just flat out purty.
By the way, Macy isn’t quite a pretty but she has his attitude.