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Kevin - Kildare Nose Kevin is this year's entry for Kildare. He's two years old and loving life! He loves to play, loves water, toys, and jumping through hoops and of course cuddles! He's the best at giving kisses even if you don't want them but will always bring a smile to your face with his happy head. He is not only an amazing companion but he is a life saver too as he recently donated his blood which resulted in saving the life of a very sick little dog!
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Bear - Kilkenny Nose My name is Bear, I also answer to Baby Bear, BB and Good Boy. I am a 9-month-old Goldendoodle and I live with my mammy, daddy and big brother Loki. He was the Kilkenny nose 3 years ago so he has been teaching me how to work my poses and behave in public (not pooping on paths is very important). I love to go for walks, my favourite places are the woods, Kilkenny Castle Park and the beach. Me and my brother have lots of toys we like to play with but my favs are the sticks I find in the garden. I make lots of friends on my walks but my best friends are my nanny and grandad who I go to visit first thing every morning, sitting on their back doorstep waiting for them to get up. I’m pretty independent but there is nothing I prefer more than a good cuddle and head scratch on the couch with my family. I would really like to be the Nose of Tralee because my big brother Loki is my hero and I really want to make him proud.
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Phoebe - Laois Nose Hello! My name is Phoebe and I am very proud to be representing County Laois in the Nose of Tralee final! Can you believe that a little puppy like me has made it to the last 32 contestants! Firstly I'd like to thank the judges for selecting me as a finalist and also for my package of yummy treats and snazzy sash! I personally think it's a great idea to have to wear a sash for the final photo - it's difficult to get a winner-worthy picture and the more failed photos equals more bribing with treats! I am 6 years old and a puggle/terrier cross. I have a lot of beagle traits, mainly being exceptionally adorable, funny, mischievous, friendly, intelligent and most of all greedy! I'm brown and white with a wrinkly forehead, velvet soft ears, freckles on my legs, and a white-tipped tail! It's amazing how white I keep my tail considering I am always up to no good scavenging in the hedges and neighbours' gardens! My humans adore me and I am one spoilt pup living in the lap of luxury. When I'm not snoring on the couch you will find me keeping watch over the neighbourhood from the kitchen window sill. From here, I alert the humans to any passing cars, walkers and most importantly birds! Some of my other favourite pastimes include snatching forbidden objects, ignoring commands, going on walkies, having my ears scratched and begging for food! I can sit and lie down, but only if there are treats involved! I hate thunder and heavy rain and I like to hide in the hot press during bad weather! I also hate having a shower and going in the car for reasons unknown! I am super intuitive and I always know when the humans are planning a car journey with me before they have even gathered their thoughts or keys! Usually I will run off and hide in the garden at these times to make it hard to capture me! I love to eat more than anything and will happily taste anything and everything on offer! In fact, I like to live by the motto "If it's reachable, it's eatable"! I am even known to trick the humans into
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Ted - Leitrim Nose Since the moment Ted arrived in our home/ lives, there has never been a dull moment. He is the most lovable, cuddliest, happy-go-lucky furbaby. Proud of his achievement to represent Lovely Leitrim in the Nose Of Tralee. No doubt Ted will continue to be our Nosey Furbaby.