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Vroom Vroom...
As Jeremy Clarkson and The Stig were not available to judge the
Chudleys What Car Is You Dog?
competition, we asked automotive consultant Ian Watts to do it. These were his favourites. So
what's your dog like...
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economical 'V' ate motor and dynamic response steering. She
is the result of years of development and, like the sport, can trace her pedigree back to
an agricultural background. She is equally at home on or off-road and makes light work of
rivers, streams and deep mud - very deep sometimes. Her lightweight chassis and
performance motor provides effortless acceleration, and the finger tip speed sensitive
steering makes her very stable at high speed. Fitted with power brakes and a tight
turning circle, she's the ultimate experience. When on private land, she is even capable
of being driven quite well by younger, less experienced drivers with some success.
Ian Balchin Judge's comments:
Someone has done their homework! Did they know that I actually have a Range ROver
Sport? Love the V-ate motor. Very clever!
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Moss is like a Ferrari - stylish yet
flamboyant, his lean sleek lines stating obvious power and speed. He also shares that
same throaty roar when at speed! Zoe Heritage
Judge's comments: The throaty roar at
speed won 2nd place for me!
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My terrier
X Poppy (A Moment of Madness) would be the front car on a rollercoaster. She goes from 0
– flat out in no time at all, has no real control on the corners, is a whole load of fun
on the way round and when we finish I'm never sure which way I am facing! When we get
back to the van, she promptly falls asleep until the next mad run! Fortunately we haven't
done the upside down thing yet. Lou
Cadman Judge's comments:
Would have been higher if they'd actually done the upside-down bit. |
Our large Munsterlander Paws has to be
a Cadillac - the car that thinks its a tank. He is built like a brick house and is a swine to
insure. Nicky Logie |
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My dog Taz [Turbo Taz] is like a
Caterham R500. He accelerates at 0 to 60mph in 2.2 seconds round the agility ring without
even doing any jumps, leaving me at the start.
Angie Brooks |
My
X breed dog Maple would have
to be like the car I own – a Rover. The name obviously suits her. She is not the
fastest nor the most stylish, but is reliable and always gets you there... eventually!
Karen Gregory |
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My dog Fynley is a Bentley Mulsanne
Turbo. Why? Because he is stylish, good looking, elegantly understated and very quiet,
yet has powerful acceleration and corners well.
Zoe Heritage |
Snoop (Sir Snoop AWG) is an Audi RS6
because he is powerful and agile for something so big.
Karen Colls |
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Dre (Caristan Sir Dre) is a Lotus 7
because he is a little pocket rocket with no traction control.
Karen Colls |
Charlie, Springer spaniel is
like a Range
Rover Discovery -All Terrain. He gets into the mud and his nose is into everything 'discovering.' Ann
Milner |
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Our pedigree golden red and white
Border Collie has to be a red Ferrari. She has the speed and sleek body, the glamour and
the price tag too! Erin Logie |
My Border Collie is a formula one
racing car because he goes fast, and makes as much noise. Penny Penfold |
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First published 25 Nov 2009
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