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Competing against more than 30,000 dogs from across Europe, the kennel presented 15 Maltese and Bichon Frise dogs and returned home with an impressive six major titles—including three European Champion titles and three European Vice-Champion titles. 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Competing against more than \u003Cstrong>30,000 dogs from across Europe\u003C/strong>, the kennel presented 15 Maltese and Bichon Frise dogs and returned home with an impressive \u003Cstrong>six major titles\u003C/strong>—including \u003Cstrong>three European Champion titles\u003C/strong> and \u003Cstrong>three European Vice-Champion titles\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Among the Maltese, \u003Cstrong>Tauro Thender\u003C/strong> won first place in the Champion Class, was named \u003Cstrong>Best Male\u003C/strong>, and earned the title of \u003Cstrong>European Champion\u003C/strong>. \u003Cstrong>Tauro Morella\u003C/strong> claimed first place in the Champion Class for females and also became a \u003Cstrong>European Champion\u003C/strong>. \u003Cstrong>Tauro Salabria\u003C/strong>, \u003Cstrong>Tauro Prabanga\u003C/strong>, and \u003Cstrong>Grisia White Magic Jackpot\u003C/strong> each won first place in their respective classes, while \u003Cstrong>Tauro Barsoti\u003C/strong> placed second in the Junior Class.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\">The kennel’s Bichon Frise team was equally successful. \u003Cstrong>Tauro Milano\u003C/strong> won the Open Class and was crowned \u003Cstrong>European Champion\u003C/strong>, while \u003Cstrong>Tauro Misoko\u003C/strong> took first place in the Champion Class. Tauro Kennel also achieved first place in both the \u003Cstrong>Maltese Breeders’ Competition\u003C/strong> and the \u003Cstrong>Bichon Frise Breeders’ Competition\u003C/strong>, demonstrating the consistent quality of its breeding program.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-47677 alignleft\" src=\"https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0130-801x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Janita J. Plunge with bichon frise\" width=\"389\" height=\"497\" srcset=\"https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0130-801x1024.jpg 801w, https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0130-469x600.jpg 469w, https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0130-768x982.jpg 768w, https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0130-1202x1536.jpg 1202w, https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0130-1602x2048.jpg 1602w, https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0130.jpg 1687w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 389px) 100vw, 389px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\">According to Tauro Kennel founder \u003Cstrong>Janita Januškauskaitė-Plungė\u003C/strong>, who has more than two decades of experience in canine breeding, success in the show ring is the result of years of careful planning and dedication.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\">“People who have never participated in dog shows often believe that all you need is a beautiful purebred dog to win. In reality, every title is earned through years of careful breeding, preparation, training, and teamwork.”\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\">She emphasizes that the journey to becoming a champion begins long before entering the show ring. Selecting the right puppy from carefully planned bloodlines is only the first step. Early socialization, professional handling, regular training, and building confidence from a young age all play an essential role in preparing a future champion. Puppies are introduced to the show environment from as early as four to six months of age, allowing them to become comfortable with crowds, unfamiliar dogs, new scents, and the unique atmosphere of dog shows.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\">Nutrition is another key element of success. Tauro Kennel carefully tailors each dog’s diet according to its breed, coat color, size, and individual needs. For white-coated breeds such as the Maltese and Bichon Frise, maintaining a brilliant white coat is especially important. Tear staining is a common concern for many owners, but Janita explains that proper nutrition and specialized diets can significantly reduce or even eliminate the problem, helping dogs maintain the flawless appearance expected in the show ring.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-47679 alignright\" src=\"https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0342-772x1024.jpg\" alt=\"tauro Kennel Maltese\" width=\"437\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0342-772x1024.jpg 772w, https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0342-452x600.jpg 452w, https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0342-768x1019.jpg 768w, https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0342-1157x1536.jpg 1157w, https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0342-1543x2048.jpg 1543w, https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i0342.jpg 1974w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 437px) 100vw, 437px\" />\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\">For Tauro Kennel, participating in international exhibitions is about much more than winning trophies. Every success represents Lithuania on the international stage while contributing to the preservation and improvement of the breed through responsible breeding, education, and the exchange of knowledge with breeders around the world.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>Earlier that same year, Tauro Kennel also celebrated remarkable achievements at the \u003Cstrong>World Dog Show in Amsterdam\u003C/strong>. \u003Cstrong>Tauro Misoko\u003C/strong> was awarded the \u003Cstrong>World Winner\u003C/strong> title in the Open Class, \u003Cstrong>Tauro Sakko\u003C/strong> became \u003Cstrong>World Vice-Champion\u003C/strong>, \u003Cstrong>Tauro Burė\u003C/strong> earned the title of \u003Cstrong>World Junior Champion\u003C/strong>, and \u003Cstrong>Tauro Thender\u003C/strong> was named \u003Cstrong>World Vice-Champion\u003C/strong>, further strengthening Tauro Kennel’s reputation as one of Europe’s leading breeders of Maltese and Bichon Frise dogs.\u003C/p>\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.lrytas.lt/augintinis/prieziura/2026/07/07/news/marijampoleje-duris-atvere-gyvunu-augintiniu-kapines-laidojimo-vietos-nemokamai-43069057\">Link to original article\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n",null,"2026-07-07",[100,109,118],{"id":101,"title":102,"url":103,"image":104,"date":98,"category":51,"excerpt":108},47704,"Lithuanian Dogs Triumph at International Dog Shows Around the World","/lithuanian-dogs-triumph-at-international-dog-shows-around-the-world/",{"src":105,"ratio":106,"alt":107},"https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/b69i2737-3840x2743.jpg",0.7143229166666667,"tauro kennel team at dog show","Latvia, Estonia, Germany, the United Kingdom, Italy, Ukraine, Malaysia, the Philippines, and many more countries—these are just some of the places where Tauro Kennel has proudly represented Lithuania, earning the highest awards with its Maltese, Bichon Frisés, and Pomeranians. Throughout the year, Tauro Kennel successfully competed at numerous international dog shows, European Dog Shows, and […]",{"id":110,"title":111,"url":112,"image":113,"date":98,"category":51,"excerpt":117},47689,"Lithuanian Triumph at the World’s Largest Dog Show: Bichons Take Gold","/lithuanian-triumph-at-the-worlds-largest-dog-show-bichons-take-gold/",{"src":114,"ratio":115,"alt":116},"https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/d44i7850.jpg",0.7143654114365412,"tauro kennel team at world dog show 2018","The World Dog Show in Amsterdam attracted more than 33,500 dogs from 74 countries, making it the largest dog show in the world. Among this record-breaking number of competitors, Lithuania proudly stood out. Tauro Kennel achieved outstanding success with both its Maltese and Bichon Frisé, earning two World Winner and two World Vice Winner titles, […]",{"id":119,"title":120,"url":121,"image":122,"date":98,"category":51,"excerpt":126},47684,"Meet the Bichons Recognized as the Best in the World","/meet-the-bichons-recognized-as-the-best-in-the-world/",{"src":123,"ratio":124,"alt":125},"https://taurokennel.kika.lt/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/113417921-2ae8133a-48ac-4e15-9692-0df5ba6a9ed7.jpg",0.6666666666666666,"gyvunu manija","Few people walking the streets of Lithuania would guess that two white, curly-coated Bichons with cloud-like coats are true stars of the international dog show world. Yet at prestigious dog shows around the globe, enthusiasts regularly approach Tauro Kennel breeder Janita Januškauskaitė-Plungė to take photos with these remarkable dogs. Meet Tauro Misoko and Tauro Sako—two […]",1784639029034]