The town in A Coruña has once again demonstrated why it is a key location for hunting enthusiasts in Galicia. On a sunny morning, the attendees enjoyed the event. the Abegondo council He dedicated himself to organizing an event that is already an unmissable tradition for those who value the morphology and aptitude of tracking and pointing dogs.
The atmosphere at the venue was fantastic from early morning, with hundreds of people eager to witness the parade of the region's finest specimens. This event, promoted by local institutions in conjunction with the local hunting associationIt served to highlight the tireless selection work carried out by Galician breeders throughout the year.
The big names of the day
Without a doubt, the name that resonated most on the podium was that of Capitán, a Gascon Saintongeois who left everyone speechless. This dog, who came from the lands of Antas de Ulla, guided by GarcÃaIt won the award for best animal in the entire show, standing out for its imposing appearance and exceptional physical qualities as evaluated by the judges.
In the competition focused on big game hunting, the spotlight fell on Amelia, a Spanish hound who demonstrated the high level of skill in the neighboring regions. Her owner, Pepe Leira, from Vilarmaior, collected a hard-fought first prize in a category where the jury had to be very precise due to the homogeneity and beauty of the participants, similar to the demands of a championship of dogs on leads on wild boar.
Detailed results by modality and batch
Looking at small game hunting, the Pointer named Arai, belonging to Rubio de Sada, took the prize in the feathered game category, highlighting the specialty of the Woodcock hunting with an English setterOn the other hand, in the hair section, the Beagle Terri, presented by Raúl de PaderneIt was the one that most convinced the experts. But there weren't only individual prizes; collective work also had its reward with the triumph of Josacho, from A Laracha, whose group of Anglo-French dogs (made up of Papa, Roma, Bonita and Pequeña) was simply spectacular.
The list of winners was completed with other outstanding names that demonstrate the wealth of talent in this sector. Manuel Bada and Fran Rozas achieved top positions in big game hunting with their birds Kango and Sio, while in feather and fur game they stood out Santiago Mena and Iván de Pontevedra along with other enthusiasts such as Alvesames and Chago LarÃn. Furthermore, the future of local breeding was secured with the best litter, an honor that went to the Blue Gascony Griffons of Pedro, a breeder from the farm.
Tradition, welfare and animal commitment
Beyond the trophies awarded, the organization placed special emphasis on ensuring that all animals strictly complied with current legislation. To participate, each dog was required to have its own identification document. microchip and up-to-date health recordthus guaranteeing not only the health of the animals but also the safety of all those attending the As Quintás venue.
The awards ceremony, which was attended by Mayor José Antonio Santiso Miramontes and Councilor Marcos Zapata, brought a wonderful day of community to a close. hunting dog show In this town in A Coruña, it continues to grow year after year, consolidating itself as a space where passion for nature and respect for traditional breeds come together in a great celebration of the countryside.
Fans are already counting down the days to enjoy another full day, where the quality of the specimens presented and the camaraderie among the participants were the dominant notes in a privileged rural environment that always responds with a top-notch organization for the hunting sector.
