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Text written by: Wency Villanueva, Photographs provided by: Chris Chou, Erika Easy Photo

Dalbong and I were brought together by chance. How did our

relationship come about? I have been a fan of the corgi breed for a
long time. Because they are adorable and extremely happy dogs.
Who would have thought I would have one of them and my heart
would be so attached to this breed?

Dalbong is from South Korea, and I know his campaign him in the Philippines. But according
breeders. I have seen Dalbong since he was to the breeder, Dalbong is not for sale. I felt sad
a puppy because his breeder always posts because I was rejected and couldn't sleep; it's
him whenever he wins and participates in dog like being abandoned by someone you love—
shows. Dalbong started showing when he was that kind of feeling ( laughing). But I didn't give
a Baby Puppy. The first time I saw him in a up, and I tried asking again. But this time, the
photo, I fell in love with him and knew he was a breeder asked me many questions if I could take
special dog. And at that time, I didn't even think care of him and if I would join him in dog shows.
he would become my dog in the future, you
know why? I am not the first owner of Dalbong. The breeder was hesitant because he never met
I'm just a fan of this dog. He amuses me because me in person. But I explained and told them that
even at a young age, he has won many dog I've been a fan of Dalbong since he was a puppy.
shows. I'm sure you will also ask where and I showed them my capabilities in taking care
what the meaning of the name "DALBONG" is. of dogs. I showed them that I could show and
The name Dalbong came from Korea. This word continue his journey. After a long conversation,
means "nothing" ( laughing), but this name was they finally agreed to give Dalbong to me, and
also used for a fictional character in a Korean our story began... When I first joined Dalbong
K Drama Series, a handsome and funny man in the Philippines as his new owner, we did not
named Dalbong. give up on him, and I know he will show his true
beauty once he settles into his new world. After
How did our paths cross with Dalbong? Three a couple of competitions in the Philippines,
years ago, when Dalbong turned into an Dalbong started winning. And we are happy
adult. I saw him again on Facebook, winning with his progress. We continued to participate
Best In Show in Korea. I asked the breeder if in dog shows. I campaigned for Dalbong in the
it was possible to sell him to me and if I could Philippines from city to provincial shows.

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