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America's "Winningest" Podengo! |  | | | Manny at one year |
The Story of Manny
America's First Podengo Champion!
Chicharro de Viamonte "Manny" from Portugal
The Big Dog in a Little Package
In April 2001, Chicharro de Viamonte came to live in Newport, Rhode Island. The first purebred wirehair Portuguese Podengo Pequeno (PPP) in the United States, he was born in the Viamonte Kennel of Miguel Sabino in Leiria, Portugal on January 16, 2001. We had spent more than a year looking for a small Podengo. Nicknamed Manny, this great Podengo quickly became a fun-loving member of the household.
He is registered with the AKC Foundation Stock Service, the Kennel Club of Portugal and the American Rare Breed Association. At the age of nine months, Manny began participating in ARBA shows, both to show off his skills and have fun, and to educate the public about this special breed.
ARBA, Rarities and Canadian Champion
Manny won his American Rare Breed Association (ARBA) Championship after earning nine CAC-US (Certificate of Aptitude in the United States) points from six different judges. In January 2002, he was awarded ARBA's A1 Champion of Beauty title, given to the dog that is the first of its breed or variety of breed to receive a Championship title.
Manny earned his final points to become a Rarities champion at the Airport Classic Rarities Show in Bethany, Connecticut on July 19, 2003. He is the first Podengo Champion in the history of Rarities, Inc. Rarities is a Canada-based ancient and rare breed organization that sponsors dog shows in Canada and throughout the United States.
In July, 2006, Manny achieved his Canadian Championship at CFC shows in Karamouska, Quebec under F.C.I. judges from Europe. He is the first Portuguese Podengo to become a duly recorded Canadian champion.
Manny is the first and only Podengo in America to hold three Championship titles!
Manny is a happy dog whose favorite things are running through his wind tunnel and jumping up and swinging on the hammock. In the winter he is especially fond of the snow, the deeper, the better! Manny is especially happy when his best friend, Linda, takes him to the State Capitol to work on Senate legislation.
For questions or information, contact us at
portonovokennel@aol.com
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First ARBA A1 Portuguese Podengo Champion!ARBA'S A1 Champion
Manny, ARBA's "A1 Champion of Beauty,"
with owner Kip Bergstrom in January 2002. |
First Podengo Rarities Champion! |  | | | First Podengo to be a Rarities Champion! |
We love Rarities -- unlike some other canine organizations, you must compete with others of the breed to earn points or place well in group to earn points towards the championship. This means your Podengo REALLY EARNS his or her titles in the true spirit of American competition. Our Podengos, led by Manny, are true competitors! |
First Canadian Champion!Canine Federation of Canada. Kamouraska, Quebec, July 29 & 30, 2006. Four International All Breed Championship Shows Under FCI Rules and one Spitz Specialty Show
Congratulations to the first Portuguese Podengo Canadian Champion - Chicharro de Viamonte!
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First Podengo to Win Reserve Best in Show!"Manny" taking Reserve Best In Show, Rarities, Hartford Invitational Rarieties Show Judge Fred Ferris, handler A. Daniel Rosa. 11/09/02 |
First Podengo to Win ARBA Best in Show Reserve!Judge Larry Stein & handler Luis Ortiz with Chicharro de Viamonte (Manny) receives his ribbon for Best in Show-Reserve at ARBA's Cherry Blossom Classic, 4/26/03 |
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