Lovely! Those were probably all of the more than 4000 photos of your four-legged friends, which you, dear readers, have sent in for the election of Germany's most beautiful dog and most beautiful cat.
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But, as is the case with a casting, there should be winners. And you have chosen these candidates through the telephone vote: Leika, the Siberian husky dog with the dogs and Hauskatze Moritz with the cats. Both
can look forward to a prize money of 1000 euros each. The second places with 500 euros each and the third places with 300 euros each are also proud of the race. For every 100 euros you get seats four to ten (see below).
We congratulate everyone! Who does not count, do not be sad: Next year, the casting will start in a new round! By the way: At www.wunderweib.de/hund-katze you can take a look at the sweet photos of all the animals that made it to the finals.
1st place: Attention! Winning bitch Leika always has an eye on her family
The Siberian husky bitch proudly poses in the midst of her loved ones. This soft coat and the cute dog look - Leika (5) has earned first place. Her eyes are ice blue, but her nature is very warm. "Leika is a very caring dog, " says owner Carolin Breu (30). At the age of eight, Leika found a home with the nanny and her partner Andreas (30) in Altenthann near Regensburg. Two years ago, the couple got a baby. "At first we were worried that Leika might be jealous of our Jonas. But on the contrary, she did not want to give it anymore! If someone else kept the boy in his arms, Leika followed and immediately barked if she did not like something, "said heating engineer Andreas Eichinger, who enjoys spending the summer sunbathing in the garden with her family, but her favorite season is a different one: the Winter - with a lot of snow to play.
2nd place: Rea, the shy sports gun
Ever since Rea came to Sigrid and Ottmar Knippertz (both 60) at the age of six months, the mixed-breed dog has been reluctant to strangers. For masters and mistresses on the other hand, the 6-year-old can be really left out. "Rea is not only cuddly and affectionate, but also a real sports gun", says Sigrid Knippertz from Mönchengladbach. Whether agility, clickers or trickdogging - Rea loves it actively. So sometimes the living room becomes an adventure course. "We build up small obstacles. As she swept then rapidly, "said Sigrid Knippertz. So it's clear that the prize money will be the first to offer a new sports course for Rea.
3rd place: Katniss - a big heart for little ones
Not only beautiful, but also helpful - with her loving nature Katniss (1) wins the trust of others in no time! That's why the English-Setter-bitch accompanies mum and puppy trainer Gabi Lipps (48) to work. "Katniss is so gentle with frightened puppies. She nudges her slightly with her nose and encourages the little ones to join the group ", explains the owner from Münchweiler near Saarbrücken. The first gift for the third-placed: a custom collar with embroidered roses. Just the thing for a beauty queen!
1st place: Little rascal - winner-cat Moritz loves to romp in the forest
Where is the next adventure expensive? This seems to ask tomcat Moritz (1), while he is purring in the arms of Luise Lang (75). Because the active nature lovers can only keep quiet for a short time. "Already after breakfast he is in a rage in the neighboring forest. At noon he comes back for a break to strengthen himself ", says the owner from Hirzenhain near Frankfurt am Main. Always on tour: Brother Max (1)! With him, Moritz understands animal well - and he allows his beautiful sibling the first place. No wonder, because he too profits from the profit. "There are a lot of treats for both of them and a big new cat tree. So the brothers can also romp around at home. "For such a beautiful hangover life, the nimble four-legged thanks to the widowed Rent-nerin with self-hunted mice. "He puts it to me every day proudly at the door, " says Luise Lang.
2nd place: Teddy likes it very comfortably
Fluffy and cuddly - the British long-haired cat Teddy (1) lives up to its name. It was intended for a male four-legged friend. "Only when we wanted to neuter Teddy, it became clear that it is a girl, " says owner Annika Sauthoff (22) from Langelsheim in the Harz. With her friend Johannes (27), the office clerk has a roof terrace - that's what Teddy likes to bask on. This cat also has great manners. "She can sit down and give paws. We have trained from an early age, "says Mum.
3rd place: crumbs - a neat observer
Adorable, that look out of cat's eyes! Hauskater Krümel enjoys the view from the kitchen window in Herbrechtingen near Stuttgart. For hours, the 3-year-old observes the birds in the trees from here. "He often starts to complain loudly, " says owner Judith Steeb (25). Krümel is always very fond of his plush birdie Vogi. It must never be missing even when falling asleep. The cat puts his soft fur head on Frauchens hand and can be weighed by her into the land of dreams.
