Mustard & Pepper Winter 2022

Hugo has always been a champion in his own mind, as he knows no strangers and is the most outgoing, gregarious dog anyone could hope to meet. He is proof a terrier can be both pretty and functional. He can take his glorious topknot from the show ring to the performance ring without missing a beat. Breeders are Sandra Pretari Hickson, Betty Anne Stenmark & BJ Pumpfrey of King ’ s Mtn. Dandies. Hugo was Winners Dog at the 2022 DDTCA National Specialty and Best of Breed from the classes at Brevard Kennel Club in Orlando where he finished his championship in style. Many thanks to Joe Metheney - Mills & Tyler Mills of Adagio Professional Handling for grooming and handling Hugo in Orlando and for helping with grooming throughout the years. Billy Gorodner and D ’ Arcy Downs - Vollbracht round out Team Hugo. Having the support of breeders and friends, especially during hard times really makes a difference. Many don ’ t know that Hugo sustained a severe injury to his spine in the late summer of 2021, and his performance and show career was seemingly over as his team of providers worked to ensure he could even lead a functional, comfortable life. Months of treatment, including hydro - swim therapy, cold laser and eventually physical rehabilitation with core exercises and indoor treadmill followed. Christopher Frye, DVM, DACVSMR, at the Cornell University Veterinary Hospital Sports Medicine & Rehabilitation program and his team helped Hugo every step of the way, and Hugo wagged his tail throughout every visit, test or procedure. Hugo surpassed all expectations and approximately a year after his injury was able to return to Therapy Dog visits in the spring of 2022 and FastCAT, scentwork classes and even the show ring in the summer of 2022. The future looks bright for Hugo, with plans to try new sports like NASDA (North American Sport Dog Association), Barn Hunt and scentwork, and continue participating in Meet the Breeds and the Scottish Parades.

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