MULTI CHAMPION
MUCHO BRAVO WILD WILLY
October 17, 1994 ************ January 3, 2007
Our Willy was and is one of the most famous Havanese worldwide, and he has been one of the great contributers to the breed.
It's not because he was famous, nor because he meant so much to the breed, nor because he won so much and earned so many titles that made him so special to us. Of course we are proud of him, but most of all it was just a great pleasure and joy to have him around each and every day.
He had everything we could wish for in a dog and more.
Willy represented everything we strive for in our breeding program.
He was not only very handsome, he was a fantastic and extraordinary dog all around, the "love of our life".
Actually we knew it from the start.....Willy was going to stay with us !
It was love at first sight
Willy with his brother "Bopper"
We noticed his exceptionally sweet temperament and personality.
These were the deciding factors in keeping him for ourselves.
We had no idea yet that he would grow to be such a beauty.
Willy had a super personality; he was always happy and cheerful, kind towards everybody, a real "huggy-bear". He was gentle and always thoughtful, and had an incredible sense of humor. We know it's hard to believe, but in all those years we never had to scold him, not once. He just never did something wrong. Of course we love all our dogs, but Willy was the most precious and special to us.
He was a "once in a life time dog". We know there will never be another like him, and we have enjoyed each and every day with him.
He was not only beautiful, but also só sweet, só loyal, só faithful, só cheerful, só firm, só self-confident, só tolerant, só brave. He trusted us completely. All these fine character qualities make his loss to us even more difficult to bare.
10 months old
He had the most beautiful eyes, in which you couldn't do anything else but melt away. His eyes were his salient feature. He could communicate with them. With his expressive eyes, Willy could tell us exactly what he wanted or how he felt.
When he was gaiting effortlessly, his beautiful coat flowing, holding his head proudly, his tail always wagging, you couldn't help yourself and just had to look and admire his elegance, joy and pride.
December 1995
Willy was the best and biggest huggy-bear!
He was faithful and devoted. He was always nearby, without being pushy in any way. While working in the yard, he was around. Even if it took a long time and all the other Havanese had gone inside the house to take a nap or something, Willy remained. While working or sitting at the computer, Willy was lying at your feet.
In the forest he never wandered far away. Of course he wanted to sniff everywhere too and let everybody know that "Wild Willy was here", but he always made sure he wasn't far behind.
If sometimes he wasn't nearby, calling his name would do, and he was right there right away.
He liked playing together. Fetch and carry has been his favorite game for years. Lately, when he wouldn't play that game anymore, he himself changed the game. We threw something not very far, he brought it back to us, but he didn't give it anymore but put it in front of him, looking like
"try to grab it if you can"". Of course he tried to grab it before we could, but he never ran away with it. Boy, he thought that was a most exciting game.
Willy was very tolerant towards other dogs. Strange dogs, males and females, always were treated and approached very kindly and gently, whether it was outside, at the shows or here at home. He never saw them as intruders in "his home" or "his pack". Of course he liked the girls the most. It was with great pleasure he contributed to the breed. He wanted the girls to like him though. If there was one that growled at him, he didn't push. He looked at René then, then to the girl, as if he wanted to say : "you got to help me out here". He knew René would hold her head so she couldn't bite him, and then he would happily service the ladies without getting scratched or bitten! LOL! The results always were very pretty offspring, who inherited many of his other great qualities too.
Willy's very first girlfriend "Bundy"
March 2006
A little over a year ago Willy was diagnosed with a leaking left valve in his heart. "Old age" according our vet and the cardiologist who was treating Willy. At first it wasn't bad at all, and not something to really worry about. Things deteriorated very quickly though. When checked again it appeared that a string in the valve was ripped of and the leaking had become much worse. Willy got additional medication immediately. It was very hard though to balance the medicines for his heart and to save his kidneys at the same time. The required diuretics he needed were very hard on his kidneys.
September 24, 2006
he found an apple of our appletree in our yard
September 2006
Willy "on the wild side", March 2006
After a few difficult hours on his last night, shortly before he left us, he was looking for our support and wanted to be held. He died peacefully without suffering in the arms of René.
We wanted to keep Willy close to us.
So we buried him in our yard, together with our Golden Retriever Queenie, who always had been his great pal.
On October 17, 2006 we were so happy to celebrate his 12th birthday. We were hoping he could reach his 13th as well. Unfortunately and sadly it was not meant to be.
These pictures are taken on his 12th birthday.
People from all over the world congratulated him and us,
and wrote wonderful things about Willy
When the weather was nice enough Willy and his mother Usa still went for a walk in the forest. They enjoyed all the smells, and took their time to sniff around.
Willy, 9 years old
He was still fit as a fiddle then, and as handsome as ever!
Willy had a great show career, which we've enjoyed very much too. He loved to come with us to the shows. He enjoyed all the attention, outside and in the ring. Happy and proud, as if he knew how beautiful he was, he almost danced through the ring, drawing everyone's admiration.
"BEST OF BREED"
Willy got that many many times, and it was a piece of cake for him to achieve
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Dutch Champion
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German VDH Champion
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German VDK Champion
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European Youth Champion 1995
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German Bundesjugendsieger 1995
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Landessieger Bremen/Weser-Ems 1997
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German Bundessieger 1998
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Clubwinner 1999 (BIS!!!)
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German Bundessieger 1999
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Winner 1999
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VDH Europasieger 2000
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German Bundessieger I - 2000
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German Bundessieger II - 2000
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Winner 2000
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In addition to that we had some true highlights with him:
LINGEN, Germany 2000
another GROUP PLACEMENT of Willy;
2-nd BEST IN FCI GROUP 9!
Dutch Toybreed Specialty SEPTEMBER 12 , 2004
Willy, almost ten years old!
Willy produced a most beautiful daughter, who is his spitting image
Multi Champion Mucho Bravo Spectacular Red, aka "Spekkie"
Willy and his daughter Spekkie
Together with Spekkie he had some stellar achievements too:
On the WORLD DOG SHOW 2002
Amsterdam, July 6
in the brace class with no less than 51 braces
Mucho Bravo Wild Willy
and his daughter
Mucho Bravo Spectacular Red were chosen as
2-ND BEST BRACE !!!
On the Dutch Toy Breedclub Specialty 2001, they were 2-nd best brace!
On the Dutch Toy Breedclub Specialty 2000, they were 1-st best brace!
On the Dutch Toy Breedclub Specialty 1999, they were 1-st best brace!
And on large international shows in Germany:
Bundessieger Zuchtschau, Dortmund- OCTOBER 20, 2000 they were 2-nd BEST BRACE
Lingen/Ems -MAY 14, 2000
as a brace the 1-st place
as a group the 3-rd place
Dortmund, VDH Europa Sieger Zuchtschau, MAY 25, 2000
Willy won Best of Breed, and earned the title "Europa Sieger 2000"
His daughter Spekkie won Best Opposite that day, and was Best Bitch;
In the "brace class" Willy and Spekkie were chosen as
"BEST BRACE "
out of 14 braces!
And....Willy , Spekkie and her daughter Mira
were chosen as being the
"BEST GROUP"
An absolute unique phenomenon for the Havanese!
A "group" consists out of at least three dogs
bred and owned by the same person
which must be of similar type and quality
This was the crowning glory for "Mucho Bravo".
It was the ultimate confirmation of our breeding program.
Lingen/Ems-OCTOBER 10, 1999 - the 3-rd place
Bundessieger Zuchtschau, Dortmund - OCTOBER 8, 1998
Willy gets Best of Breed, en "Bundessieger '98"
and out of 12 braces Willy and Spekkie become
2-nd BEST BRACE
Lingen/Ems- MAY 24, 1998
the 2-nd BEST BRACE
Placements in the brace class are very special for a rare breed as the Havanese!
Spekkie is not the only one who inherited Willy's great qualities; his excellent conformation and handsome looks, and his fantastic character as well.
His (champion) offspring reside in Germany, Belgium, England, Finland, Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Spain, Hungary, Australia, Canada and the U.S.A.
Willy sired:
Champion Silly Miss Sally Sweet Honesty
Champion Mr. Simply Red Sweet Honesty
Champion Mr. Unknown Legend Sweet Honesty
Champion A Maiden Effort's Whirlwind
Champion Honey Bear von Westfalen.
Champion Joyfull Fantasy's Martino
Champion Voila Super Duper
Champion Peanuts for me Rosalie
Champion Peanuts Gino Ginelli
Champion A Maiden Efforts Walnut Bon-Bon
Worldchampion Vaya Los Guappas
Champion Great Gatsby of Romanijo's Joy
Champion Peanuts Gina Lola Brigida
Champion Chico Los Guapas
Champion Sandra's True Temptation Tigger
Champion Sandra's True Temptation Tracy
Champion Mucho Bravo Qbin's Willowmeena
Champion Sandra's True Temptation Tango
Champion Sandra's True Temptation Tiffany
Champion Mucho Bravo Heartland's Pied Piper
Champion Miss Universe Sweet Honesty
Champion Indiana Jones of Romanijo's Joy
Champion Frihedshäbs Era of Good Feelings
Champion Frihedshäbs Eric The Red
Champion Frihedshäbs Evita
In addition to this he has worldwide multiple grand and grand-grandchildren who are champions as well.
His legacy to the breed itself lives on in his offspring.
We are not the only ones that have loved and appreciated Willy so much.
That became clear from the many condolences
we received from all over the world after he passed away.
Again, people wrote wonderful things about the love of our life.
These condolences and the things people wrote are a tribute themselves to our Willy.
for always in our hearts. 
