Caption Competition
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This week it's army dog handler Sergeant David Heyhoe and his explosives search dog Treo at Crufts. The eight-year-old black Labrador - who has the animal equivalent of a Victoria Cross for saving the lives of the soldiers in Afghanistan - has been nominated for the Friend For Life award at the show.
Thanks to all who entered. The prize of a small amount of kudos to the following:
6. Tom Webb
"Now, with our allies sworn in to uphold our cause, it is time to start our operation 'shock and awe' on the cats."
5. Cairngorm McWomble
"What's that Petey? There are two kids trapped in the old mine..."
4. trishinstock
Treo stopped in the middle of Sergeant Heyhoe's favourite patticake game as he sensed a man two miles off just unwrapping a double bacon cheezburger with curly fries.
3. NickR
Where Beagles Dare.
2. IllPhil
"I am a dog and therefore do not understand the concept of bravery or medals. However, if you would like to give me a biscuit, I do understand those."
1. DarrenFarr
"Victoria cross? She will be when she discovers the mess I've left on her carpet!"
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Comment number 1.
At 11th Mar 2010, Pendragon wrote:At least Treo knew where the camera was
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At 11th Mar 2010, LaurenceLane wrote:It took me months to train him to do that, but what can you expect from a Sergeant.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Pendragon wrote:Mines at Cruft's?
Sounds like the work of terrorist cats.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Pendragon wrote:If there's a mine under here, it really will be a high five
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At 11th Mar 2010, Mr Snoozy wrote:Treo had been the squadron arm wrestling champion for 4 years now...
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At 11th Mar 2010, sleepingal1979 wrote:Talk to the paw, girlfriend, the snout ain't listening
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At 11th Mar 2010, Mr Snoozy wrote:Crufts might be sponsored by DFS now, but you're still not allowed on the sofa!
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At 11th Mar 2010, Candace9839 wrote:And just where are my dog tags?
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At 11th Mar 2010, Nick Fowler wrote:The Sergeant needs his eyes tested if he thinks that's an Afghan Hound
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At 11th Mar 2010, Candace9839 wrote:"Blasted Army's going to the dogs," sniffed Theo
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At 11th Mar 2010, Catherine wrote:After hearing about the Bank of America's tendency to kidnap family pets, a worried Treo decided to call in some personal protection.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Nick Fowler wrote:Treo was a well-camouflaged Afghan Hound
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At 11th Mar 2010, Gray Gable wrote:Hang on, what鈥檚 that ticking..
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At 11th Mar 2010, LaurenceLane wrote:If I were an Alsatian this would look rather sinister.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Candace9839 wrote:Dog tags?! We don't got to show you no stinking dog tags.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Catherine O wrote:I'm Treo, but you can call me The Soldier Whisperer if you like.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Nick Fowler wrote:The Taliban had been able to slow down the British Army's advance by the simple expedient of burying thousands of bones in their path
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Comment number 18.
At 11th Mar 2010, Mr Snoozy wrote:I can teach the dog to "High Five", but he just refuses to smile for the camera....
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Comment number 19.
At 11th Mar 2010, Tim G wrote:Treo through the Looking Glass
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At 11th Mar 2010, penny-farthing wrote:Yup,I'm in the Armed Pawces.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Lee Newham wrote:I wonder what they will make me say in the 大象传媒 caption competition...
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At 11th Mar 2010, Nick Fowler wrote:Treo gives a High Three
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Comment number 23.
At 11th Mar 2010, Candace9839 wrote:The Flirt Locker
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At 11th Mar 2010, Nick Fowler wrote:Sergeant David Heyhoe decided he was definitely going to take his new mirror straight back to the shop first thing Monday morning
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At 11th Mar 2010, Lee Newham wrote:I will NOT do the Marcel Marceau mime thing again!
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At 11th Mar 2010, LaurenceLane wrote:I promise, not to hump the Colonel's leg, despite how attractive it is.
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Comment number 27.
At 11th Mar 2010, BeckySnow wrote:鈥淪o embarrassing鈥 cap on sideways, high fiving鈥 think Dave鈥檚 hit a mid-life crisis. Why can鈥檛 we just go to the park?鈥
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Comment number 28.
At 11th Mar 2010, Lee Newham wrote:There is no way that this photo is going to look anything like the roof of the sistine chapel.
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Comment number 29.
At 11th Mar 2010, Nick Fowler wrote:Treo is now a Victoria Cross-breed
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Comment number 30.
At 11th Mar 2010, penny-farthing wrote:Treo's appearance at Cruft's sent one highly-strung Chihuahau into a complete nervous meltdown.
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At 11th Mar 2010, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Theo: Yeah, the medal's alright, but I'd rather have that treat in your pocket.
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At 11th Mar 2010, tyorkshirelass wrote:A demonstration of how the new microchipping regulatiions will be verified as being acceptable.
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At 11th Mar 2010, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Some fine looking bitches round here, Sarge
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At 11th Mar 2010, Valerie Ganne wrote:This PAL certainly Prolongs Active Life
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At 11th Mar 2010, John wrote:Upon first contact, Treo ecclipsed all the other dogs, he really is a star!
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At 11th Mar 2010, Valerie Ganne wrote:The hero takes a bow - wow!
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At 11th Mar 2010, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Roll over?! Are you serious?
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At 11th Mar 2010, rogueslr wrote:I've checked the main ring and it's clear, all I have to do now are the trade stalls, especially the Bonio stand.
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Comment number 39.
At 11th Mar 2010, Bangledancer wrote:"OK" said Sergeant Heyhoe "now all we need to do is train you NOT to fetch........"
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At 11th Mar 2010, Dry Boak wrote:The explosives team find time to pause for thought....
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Comment number 41.
At 11th Mar 2010, BigPaddyBonner wrote:Why can't I teach you the Vulcan salute?
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At 11th Mar 2010, ARoseByAnyOther wrote:Who you calling Yellow?
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At 11th Mar 2010, Valerie Ganne wrote:Sooty and Mine-sweep
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At 11th Mar 2010, BeckySnow wrote:"I'm not that brave really - I don't actually know what a bomb is..."
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At 11th Mar 2010, Bangledancer wrote:I don't care how many times you shake hands, sarge - keep yer paws off my biscuits!
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At 11th Mar 2010, Manisha wrote:Yeah mate.. after a few pints, I look almost human too
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At 11th Mar 2010, Valerie Ganne wrote:Typical! I save countless lives, and all the Press want me to do is say "Sausages."
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At 11th Mar 2010, Valerie Ganne wrote:Mine camp
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At 11th Mar 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Look, I really need to check out that sausage over there.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Valerie Ganne wrote:Hero? As far as Treo was concerned, he was just playing frisbee.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Dry Boak wrote:I never really wanted to work with soldiers but hey-ho ...
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At 11th Mar 2010, GirlWeekday wrote:"Hail, Caesar!"
"Actually, it's Cesar"
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Comment number 53.
At 11th Mar 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Paw taps are way cooler than fist bumps, Sarge
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At 11th Mar 2010, schlimmbesserung wrote:Treo? I can only see two-o!
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At 11th Mar 2010, Billynug wrote:Well he is a dog at Cruff's and he is my friend so I suppose he is my...... Pedigree Chum
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At 11th Mar 2010, Raven Clare wrote:Suddenly, the Taliban realised their error in making their explosives out of a mixture of TNT and sausage meat
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At 11th Mar 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Say, think you can introduce me to that hottie they just named Best in Show?
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At 11th Mar 2010, Rockahula wrote:It was shortly after this picture was take that the dropping of unwrapped chewing gum became an offence worthy of a court-martial at the base.
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At 11th Mar 2010, MoratBD wrote:Good work captain, I think we've under-mined their position.
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Comment number 60.
At 11th Mar 2010, MoratBD wrote:The latest mobile phone intro:
Nokia: Connecting species.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Raven Clare wrote:My master keeps watching me and then writing "Mine" on his map - well, why can't I have a map too?
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At 11th Mar 2010, MoratBD wrote:Put your hand down sarge, I'm top dog around here!
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At 11th Mar 2010, Raven Clare wrote:Treo was a sniffer dog, because his handler would never let him have a hankie
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At 11th Mar 2010, Jacinta R wrote:David knew who was really boss, and started sucking up to Treo, now that he was an award winnig doggy.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Jacinta R wrote:Yes, Sir, Captain Treo, Sir!
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At 11th Mar 2010, Raven Clare wrote:Poor Treo had only volunteered to go to Helmond because he liked mayonnaise
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At 11th Mar 2010, GuitarKate wrote:"Hang on. What's all this about me having to be micro-chipped and insured? Well that's fine thanks for you".
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Comment number 68.
At 11th Mar 2010, Jacinta R wrote:Treo (right) shares a heart-warming celebratory high-five with his trainer David Heyhoe (left).
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At 11th Mar 2010, Raven Clare wrote:Cry kudos and let loose the dogs of war
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At 11th Mar 2010, HappyCamper of West Dorset wrote:I know it's a shop window, but which way's the r*ddy door?
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At 11th Mar 2010, Raven Clare wrote:Treo was a warmongrel
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At 11th Mar 2010, PPD wrote:It's another winner for Match.com
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At 11th Mar 2010, HappyCamper of West Dorset wrote:I've been grooming him all morning, but I can't persuade him to change his cap.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Raven Clare wrote:Talented Treo also worked for the 大象传媒 as a paw correspondent
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At 11th Mar 2010, PPD wrote:Join us after the breal when Treo takes on Skippy....and two boys stuck down a well
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At 11th Mar 2010, HappyCamper of West Dorset wrote:OK, it's deal. You pee on his leg to distract him and I'll grab his wallet.
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At 11th Mar 2010, Neil wrote:The inter-species one-armed press-up competition was clearly taking its toll on the human contestant.
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At 11th Mar 2010, PPD wrote:MoD denies that sergeants lose their bite. "Its ruff!" says spokesman.
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At 11th Mar 2010, rockhulley wrote:"Who`s nicked the Lamppost."
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At 11th Mar 2010, snoozoff wrote:push over man, i am the star of that picture
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At 11th Mar 2010, PPD wrote:DNA database reunites lost twins.
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At 11th Mar 2010, penny-farthing wrote:Er,Treo...are you responsible for the mess in the mess-hall?
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At 11th Mar 2010, HappyCamper of West Dorset wrote:S*d this for a game of soldiers! If that was "Walkies" I just heard, then count me in.
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At 11th Mar 2010, sleepingal1979 wrote:Once again, Anton du Beke drew the short straw of partner for the new series of Strictly Come Dancing
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At 11th Mar 2010, HappyCamper of West Dorset wrote:Why do the Taliban call me Dogmince?
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At 11th Mar 2010, snoozoff wrote:whatever you say, it's too late, i do not want to know, it's over!
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At 11th Mar 2010, MightyGiddyUpGal wrote:Dog Day After Boom
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At 11th Mar 2010, rogueslr wrote:What makes me so good? I'm really, really scared of loud noises.
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At 11th Mar 2010, ktj4010 wrote:"If only I'd taken that role they offered me in The Hurt Locker. Then I'd be at the Oscars instead of at Crufts with this loser."
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Comment number 90.
At 11th Mar 2010, rogueslr wrote:It wasn't my fault! How was I to know that the childrens party was having 'that sort' of jelly!
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Comment number 91.
At 11th Mar 2010, Presto West End wrote:You're born, you cry, you grow, you learn, you change, you change, you pull, you pull, you push, you paws.. you think... you start, you learn, you fly, you chase, you fly, you save, you meet, you greet, you push, you go, you chase, save, help, chase, bark, woof, woof, WOOOF...
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At 11th Mar 2010, MorningGlories wrote:Seriously though, Sarge, I'm a chick magnet.
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At 11th Mar 2010, DarrenFarr wrote:Paws for thought.
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At 11th Mar 2010, DarrenFarr wrote:Army Sergeant denies he's barking!
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At 11th Mar 2010, DarrenFarr wrote:Victoria cross? She will be when she discovers the mess I've left on her carpet!
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At 11th Mar 2010, Kay wrote:Out of my publicity shot buddy, this is my 15 minutes of fame
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At 11th Mar 2010, DarrenFarr wrote:Sergeant: Are my hands smooth or rough?
Treo: Ruff!
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At 11th Mar 2010, BaldoBingham wrote:He's pretty smart but he can't play poker. Every time he gets a good hand he wags his tail.
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At 11th Mar 2010, MoratBD wrote:Your in the dog house for leaving me hanging too long!
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At 11th Mar 2010, NickR wrote:Paws of Glory.
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