Adorable Alert: Who wins your vote? Meet the 32 cute contenders vying for the Nose of Tralee crown

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Buddy - Roscommon Nose

This is Buddy, yes he looks like Dobby from Harry Potter and has the personality to match. Thank you to everyone who has voted and continued to vote! We are so grateful!

Buddy is a mixture of a pitbull and a whippet with a heart of gold. Buddy is the best friend a human could get if you ever needed one. Because of his breed, everyone is always fearful. People who are terrified of dogs absolutely love him once they meet him and realize that he is such a sweetie with a huge personality. Buddy is the most lovable baby that loves to greet people with a hug. He’s so outgoing and sociable. 

I think he would make a great Nose of Tralee as it can help educate people to not always judge the breed of the animal as it’s the way they are raised. If owners are more careful with their fur babies and read the signs of their dog being anxious or uncomfortable then a lot of accidents can be prevented. 

Buddy’s lovable personality shows every day as he’s great with people from all walks of life. He knows how to adapt to different personalities and abilities and is so gentle. Buddy is only 2 and he’s the smartest baby you’ll ever come across, always learning quickly, especially when it comes to food. 

Buddy looks after a disabled cat and loves to be company for a blind horse. When he visits his nanny he’s so gentle knowing the difference between able-bodied people. His favourite thing to do is travel the country with me and I always feel protected. He’s a great guard and the gentlest giant too. His personality shines through and you’ll never have a bad day when he’s cuddled into you. When you walk in the door whether it be 5 mins or 5 hours he’s always ready to greet you as if he hasn’t seen you in years. 

Dogs give so much for their humans and this is why I think Buddy deserves to be entered into the Nose of Tralee as he is just the best friend. He gives so much never expecting anything in return and is always 110%.

I could rant and rave about him all day and never have enough to say. He really is my best friend and my little fur baby and deserves the most in life.