Vale The Chewman 28.9.97 - 5.10.2010 Chewy,now in doggy heaven above is still the highest winning Akita to hit Queensland. He is a multi Best in Show winner and the first Grand Champion Akita in Qld.He finished off his final points to his Grand Champion in Style with 4 Best in Show Awards. What a delight to show,he really had the X Factor!!!He will never be forgotten - as his Arrogance, Look at Me Attitude and Presence in the Ring was amazing. Winning Veteran at Brisbane Royal at Nine was a great way to play in Retirement. His show career has been very fulfilling, with some of his wins being; 17 Best in Show awards, 10 Runner up in Shows, Best in Group at the Toowoomba Royal 2001 & 2002, Best of Breed Brisbane Royal 2003 Queensland Dog of the Year Finalist 2003 Best Veteran in Show Brisbane Royal Ekka 2006 at 9 years of age. He has also won numerous Best in Groups and Class entries, under local & international judges. He is a valuable asset to the breed and has stamped his wonderful assets on to his progeny- 2 Daughters now titled- Pinemist Amidala and Pinemist Heavenly Diva!!!He is now a Grandfather!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!