From BCDS

Fonzi with Chris grooming for Chris Pay driving her pair of Shetlands at the nationals in 2007

Fonzi’s career as a “Carriage Dog” began in 2006 in Scotland where he attained his Coaching Certificate, since then he has taken part in three trials and in 2007 won the Ostlers Mug as the winner of the Bronze Carriage Dog Class.

Fonzi is handled by Chris who neither rides nor drives and relies on very kind carriage drivers providing her with the means to take part in the trials, she is thrilled with Fonzi’s achievements.

Fonzi has won a number of awards in the Showring having been Best Puppy in Show on three occasions, twice been Reserve Best in Show, has two Reserve Challenge Certificates, been placed highly at Crufts on a number of occasions and was the Pedigree top winning puppy in 2001. He attends Michele Boys motivational training club and has been part of an obedience display team, he also has his Good Citizen award. He is a very fit and active dog, loves chasing a lure (or anything else that moves!) is totally loving and has a superb temperament which he is passing on to a number of offspring.

Fonzi lives at home with Mum Izzy and housemate Gunner and is owned and loved by Mike & Chris Cleland and handled by Chris.