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The Moodie Davitt Report is delighted to bring you the latest edition in our Pet-sonality Profile column, in association with Tito’s Handmade Vodka.
In this regular fun feature, we discover more about travel retail pet-sonalities, their back stories, traits and habits, as well as offering some insights into their owners. Each pet-sonality is also painted digitally by pets and equine artist Sami Moodie.
In this edition, we meet ARI Global Promotions Manager Dorinda Kenny and her loveable ‘heavyweight’ Dudley.
Introducing Dorinda and Dudley
Name: Dudley.
Nickname: Possum, Duds, The Dude and, surprisingly, Blue.
Breed: Dudley is a Great Pyrenees, a breed which is known for being very gentle yet protective. Many are used for guarding livestock in the Pyrenees mountains.
How old is Dudley? He is nearly three years old and weighs in at 70kg.
Ten-week-old Dudley on one of his first trips to the beach
How did you meet? Our friend Anna has seven Pyrenees. Dudley was the result of a love match.
Great Pyrenees and a great couch hogger
Love at first sight? Absolutely, I’m putty in his paws! He is adorable and, of course, I am completely biased and not afraid to admit it.
Quirky habits: Dudley thinks he’s a lap dog. He is also a stealer of socks, be they on or off your feet.
Funniest and/or nicest moment? There have been many special moments when Dudley has made friends, be they human or four legged.
One of the most touching was in the park where a lady was walking with her friend, who was blind. The blind lady heard her friend say, ‘OMG he’s huge’ and she subsequently told her she was looking at an enormous dog.
The blind lady asked if she could run her hands over Dudley to see what he was like. I was so proud, he stood so still and was so gentle; I’m convinced he knew. The smile on that lady’s face will live with me for a long time; a truly precious moment.
Favourite trick? And treat? All things chicken. Dudley also moans until he gets his tummy rubbed. He can be quite persistent until he gets his way.
Dudley likes to nap in the bathroom, offering splendid acoustics for an occasional snore. He is also fond of ambushing Dorinda’s husband Paul
Social media account? No, not yet.
If Dudley could talk what would his first words be? What’s for dinner?
Favourite airport/airline: Unfortunately, Dudley is too big for commercial airlines which have a 45kg limit. He’s been on the ferry though, absolutely loves going on holiday.
Just hanging out with besties: Dudley on one of his many visits to ARI – Dublin Airport Central. Enjoying the attention from Dorinda’s colleagues Laura Toner, ARI Global Head of Marketing (left) and Niamh Ahern, ARI Head of Strategic Planning & CEO Business Manager.
Anything else we should know? Seeing is believing. Dudley is a big gentle giant who loves his food, walks and loads of cuddles. He likes nothing better than sharing the couch with you or trying to sit in your lap, with some hilarious results. Namely me ending up on the floor. 
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Previously on Pet-sonality Profile
A special moment for the Bona family: Just don’t call out for Taxi if there’s traffic around.
Meet Duke and Lindsay Hitzeroth
Love at first sight: Duke has been the apple of Lindsay’s eye for ten years
Pawsing for a break from work: Hannah with Martin Enk-Pieper (left) and Frank Pieper
Meet Barry Geoghegan, Milly and Jess
Milly and Jess at home with the Geoghegans
Meet Scotch: A limited edition and “darling of the house”
Meet Kaya: A golden retriever, international jet-setter and (yes, it’s true) blood donor
Meet Julio Cesar Magaña Ortiz and Hope
Seein’ me and Julio down on the bedside: Hope and Julio Cesar Magaña Ortiz enjoy a peaceful moment
Meet Pauline Prescott’s Daisy and Digger
“When they find their home, rescue dogs become Velcro dogs that never want to be parted from you.” Patricia Prescott with her much-loved Digger (forefront) and Daisy
Meet Jeff Bond and his four-legged friends
Hippo the Dobermann (left) and Olly the Labrador
Meet Jeff Bond, Dream (on the left) and Hippo, just two of his much-loved pets
Meet Bronwyn Clementson and Harvey
Introducing Bronwyn (Bron) Clementson and Harvey, her walks- and water-loving Groodle
Introducing Magda Bednarek and her playful, cuddle-loving Miniature Bull Terrier Dita.
Introducing Irene Revilla and her well-dressed, fashion-following ‘pupfluencer’ Coco
Meet Sinéad El Sibai and Guinness
Introducing Sinéad and her perfectly pawed Guinness
Meet Alex Thompson and Chester
Introducing Alex and his cuddle-loving Chester
Introducing Jehan Khaled and her handsome, ice-loving Siberian Husky Delta
Meet Deidre and a fun-loving Cavachon named Ollie
Meet Jilly Brocklebank and Sadie
Introducing Jill and her much-loved Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Sadie
Maitreyi Karanth’s Shaggy (and Demi) dog story
Introducing Maitreyi Karanth and and her small Poodle Shaggy
