These dogs are more than just true friends and companions.
The partners with the cold noses are the unsung heroes of INVICTUS GAMES DÜSSELDORF 2023 presented by Boeing. Your reward should always be tasty and not made of precious metal. Let’s introduce you to a few of the four-legged main characters.
DOUBAZ
LABRADOODLE
Nickname: My mistress also calls me Doubi oder Doubidub. But when I’m working for my master, I’m called Doubaz
Age: 3
Weight: 34 kg
Lives in: Apeldoorn, Netherlands
Favourite food: Salmon
Who do I like to chase most?
I don’t like chasing.
Where is my basket?
Beside my master’s (John) bed, but half the time (editor’s note: in truth 98.7% of the time), I sleep IN my master’s bed.
Who are my animal friends?
The retired labrador, Acajou
What are my faults?
My master says that I do not have an “on/off switch” and that I have a lot of energy and would like to work for three people at the same time. And that I can jump very high.
HOLLI ANN
LABRADOR
Nickname: Holli
Age: 4
Weight: 26 kg
Lives in: Germantown/Maryland, USA
Favourite food: Vanilleeis
Who do I like to chase most?
I have no chase instinct
Where is my basket?
I sleep in my mistress’ (Suzanne’s) bed
Who are my animal friends?
All my friends are members of the Warrior Canine Connection
What are my faults?
I only drink/steal water from my mate Leno’s bowl. Personally, I don’t like flowing water and prefer frozen ice.
HERO
LABRADOR / GOLDEN RETRIEVER
Age: 5
Weight: 29 kg
Lives in: Eindhoven, Netherlands
Favourite food: Biscuits
What do I like to chase most?
My tail
Where is my basket?
I sleep in my master’s (Alex) bed
Who are my animal friends?
Our second dog, Shih Tzu Sam, and the dogs in the neighbourhood
What are my faults?
I have to go swimming wherever there is water.
HUBERT
ROYAL POODLE
Nickname: Hubi
Age: 3 1/2
Weight: 24 kg
Lives in: Amrum, Germany
Favourite food: Cheese and vanilla ice cream. I know where the woman who sells ice cream “lives” …
Who do I like to chase most?
I play a game with my friend Bruno that looks like chasing. But the numerous birds and rabbits in Amrum don’t have to be scared of us.
Where is my basket?
I have a room that was once used as a television room all to myself
Who are my animal friends?
A sheep, not only because of our similar appearance
What faults do I have?
I have to pull out of the water absolutely anyone who walks near water with my mistress and decides to go for a swim
OLIVIA
GALGO ESPANOL
Nickname: Olli oder Öllchen
Age: I used to be a stray dog in Spain and am around 8 years old
Weight: 21-22 kg
Lives in: Mönchengladbach, Germany
Favourite food: Rabbits ears
Who do I chase the most?
Rabbits
Where is my basket?
I sleep in my mistress’ (Anja Engelmann) bed
Who are my animal friends?
Milo, a Yorkshire terrier who is the leader of my pack, Elvis, another Yorkshire Terrier and Lino, our second dog also called “Mr Funny”, “Rascal” or “Linchen”
What are my faults?
Theoretically, I am very relaxed. But when I want to be stroked, I prod people from behind. But Lino is the one for making mischief
SPENCER
LABRADOR MIX
Age: 7 ½
Weight: 29,6 kg
Lives in: Münster, Germany
Favourite food: Everything a true labrador like to eat
Who do I like to chase most?
I don’t want chase anyone
Where is my basket?
I sleep on the couch or on the carpet in front of my mistress’ bed
Who are my animal friends?
I like all my mistress’ dogs and the dogs in the neighbourhood
What are my faults?
I am good at emptying bins and stealing purses
YOKO
LABRADOR
Age: 8
Weight: almost 21kg
Lives in: St. Wendel, Saarland, Germany
Favourite food: Everything, I am a true labrador
Who do I like to chase most?
Chase? I’m not that bothered really
Where is my basket?
I sleep in my mistress’ (Anja’s) bed
Who are my animal friends?
Dogs in the neighbourhood and dogs belonging to friends
What are my faults?
I find eating vacuum cleaner parts really great. And I am also able to collect bottles. My mistress has taught me to lay them in a basket
BUDDY
HOVAWART
Nickname: Willi Wuff – my working title at the agency
Age: 8 months
Weight: I prefer to keep this quiet
Lives in: Düsseldorf, Germany
Favourite food: From sweet to salty – anything delicious that I can get my paws on
Who do I like to chase most?
I prefer to chase happiness and joy
Where is my basket?
Anywhere where I am treated warmly
Who are my animal friends?
All animals are friendly towards me. But my best friends are Vimy and Cobber
What are my faults?
I can’t walk past a person without saying hello and giving them a hug if they want it
Collected by: Sandra Wriedt
