Hello, Svetlana ...

Greetings from the United States. My name is Denise Flaim, and I am the publisher of Modern Molosser magazine (wwwModernMolosser.com). I am writing at the suggestion of our mutual friend, Bas Bosch. He also suggested that I add Irina to this email so she could translate it a bit in case there is need.

For the upcoming issue of the magazine, we are beginning the first in a series of articles on Great Dogs. We would love for Belmondo to be the first dog we highlight. I was hoping you might be able to provide some high-resolution photographs of him, as well as answer some questions. Our deadline is quite close -- July 12 -- I hope you are able to send an answer by then.

In the interest of expediency, I have included the questions at the end of this email. Please feel free to provide as long as answer as you like -- the more we can learn about this exceptional dog, the better.

Thank you so much for your consideration. I very much look forward to your reply.

Kindest regards,

Denise Flaim
Publisher

LyonsFlaimAgency.com
RidgebackRegister.com
ModernMolosser.com
SighthoundReview.com

BELMONDO QUESTIONS

Can you tell us a bit about Belmondo's show record and his biggest accomplishments?

How did you come to acquire Belmondo? How old was he?

What interested you about him? His pedigree? His type? His accomplishments?

Can you tell us something about his character and personality?

In terms of type and conformation, what were his strong points? What made him a great DDB?

What strengths did he bring as a sire?

Was he bred often after he was send to Russia?

What can you tell us about his offspring?

Do you have a favorite story about Belmondo that sums up his personality?

Why do you think he came to be called " the Phenomena Belmondo"? What was it about him that made him so special for the time?

Anything else you would like to add?

+ Thank you! +

Катя  большое тебе сердечное спасибо!
Удивительно, но в этом году 11 июля юбилей - 20 лет со дня рождения Бельмондо! А мне приходят такие письма, удивительно.

А  вот  продолжение  этой  темы.

Belmondo the Great

"It has been almost 12 years after his death, but I will remember this legendary dog until my dying day. When I was buying him, I was only aware of his exceptional physical and breed qualities. He was flawless! With fantastic proportions and magnificent movement, he was still a true Molosser - a powerful frame, a broad chest and a beautiful classic head. He was of bright red color, which certainly added to his charm. But as outstanding as Belmondo's physique was, it paled before his gentle soul and great character."

More than a decade after his death, Belmondo the Red Powerpack, one of the world's greatest Dogues de Bordeaux, is lovingly remembered.

Отредактировано Светлана (2010-08-20 00:56:33)