NZ's next Tux dog top ten chosen

The search is heating up for New Zealandʼs newest animal celebrity – NZʼs Next TUX Dog – now the
Top Ten Finalists have now been chosen.

Since March 20, owners of enthusiastic canines have been sending in entries and photos for their
chance to follow the pawprints of the previous “fit as a fiddle, sharp as a knife” dogs from the iconic
advertisements.

Now, 10 dogs have been chosen as the Top Ten Finalists from well over 500 entries. They are:
• Amazon, a Huntaway from Ohakune
• Brodie, a Border Collie from Palmerston North
• Dixie, a Yorkshire Terrier from Lower Hutt
• Harley, a Staffordshire Bull Terrier from Kumeu, Auckland
• Jay, a Collie cross from Tuatapere, Western Southland
• Jess, an NZ Heading Dog from Taumaranui
• Patrick, a Bearded Collie from Christchurch
• Pesh, a Jack Russell from Beachlands, Auckland
• Sniper, a Boxer from Browns Bay, Auckland
• Sonny, a Golden Retriever Border Collie cross from New Lynn, Auckland

Top animal trainer and TUX search judge, Mark Vette comments, “We had such a terrific response to
the search, and after considerable deliberation and some very difficult decisions weʼve found our top ten. Although I always knew New Zealand was full of fantastic dogs we never expected to see so many
potential stars. It has certainly been tough to cut the contenders down to ten hopefuls.”

The judges are currently touring the length of New Zealand visiting and auditioning each dog at its
home. From May 9-20 the public can then watch the audition videos and vote at www.tux.co.nz for the
finalist they think should be the NZʼs Next TUX Dog. The ultimate winner will be revealed on May 30.
The chosen dog will star in the new 2011 TUX TVC, and enter the hearts (and lounges) of Kiwis as part
of one of New Zealandʼs most iconic television campaigns.

www.tux.co.nz