Vala Okeanas Elite 

When talking about Vala, we’ll often remark to each other: we will never have a dog like her ever again. Vala is truly one-of-a-kind. Fiercely independent, tougher than all our other dogs combined, and a true survivor, we get the sense that she doesn’t need us, but simply graces us with her presence. We joke all the time that she would leave us for another family for a slice of ham. But there can be no doubt that this girl has brought us so much joy. This was the dog that really ignited Mia’s love for the show-world, mesmerizing jugdes and audience a like, as she glided along the show ring. She bites our face to show love, kills all critters slow or stupid enough to get caught, scratches our legs bloody when we go swimming, and has absolutely no sympathy for us when we’re feeling down - and we wouldn’t have her any other way!

Thank you Virgilijus Bumbulis for bringing this singular girl into our lives.