The results are in!

Best in Greyton
Golden Paw Trophy

Greyton has voted, the paws have been counted, and the Golden Paw Trophy has been awarded! Thank you to every contestant, every voter, and every dog who graced this runway with unmatched dignity.

🏆 Competition closed Sunday, 19 April 2026. The winner has been crowned!

53 Contestants
258 Paws Given
1 Golden Paw Available
Mr Mijagi — winner photo 1 Mr Mijagi — winner photo 2
🏆 Golden Paw Trophy Winner 2026

Mr Mijagi

Owner: Mike & Nikki Gray

32 paws given

Greyton has voted — and the Golden Paw Trophy belongs to Mr. Mijagi! 🐾

Mr. Mijagi's road to Greyton is one of the most remarkable in the village. He was found on Karate Street in Mitchells Plain — emaciated and badly damaged, bearing the physical and emotional toll of a life in the dogfighting world. He arrived at the SPCA with nothing but spirit left.

Six months later, a very different dog walked out. Nourished, healed, and ready to love, Mr. Mijagi was adopted by Mike and Nikki — and quickly made himself right at home (especially on the couch). He is playful and full of energy, protective of the family cat, wonderful with children, and profoundly motivated by treats.

He hasn't stopped wagging his tail since the results were announced, and sources confirm he is absolutely delighted with his rosette. He is currently enjoying his bucket of golden rewards — and we're told he's sharing with his brother, Sir Galahad. Hopefully.

Thank you to everyone who entered — 53 entrants and 258 votes is an amazing show of participation from the village, and we have a wonderful and colourful collection of furry friends to prove it. Thank you to everyone who voted, and most of all to everyone who donated to GAWS, who need every rand they can get to help animals in our valley. 🐾

“This is a win for every rescued, abandoned, misunderstood and abused dog out there.” 🐾

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Huxley

Huxley

Who knows!

"Sit, stay and steal the show!"

Owner: Paula Ansley

🥈
Millie

Millie

German Shepherd Lab mix

"Not a bee sting- just my nose!"

Owner: Laura Skogberg

🥉
Bear (Aka, “The Treash” or “The Treasure Trove”)

Bear (Aka, “The Treash” or “The Treasure Trove”)

Jack Russell x Chihuhua Cross (So they say)!

"Roast chicken. Hand-fed. At any cost."

Owner: Amy Rawlings

🏅
Hera

Hera

Don’t know

"You think I’m a floofball cuddle bunny but I’m actually a honey badger in disguise"

Owner: bridget impey

🎉
Kembo

Kembo

Labrador retriever

"A pawlite and gentle buddy"

Owner: Agnès Desmyttere

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Bindi

Bindi

Park Street Pooch

"I don't shed, I emit magical fibres of love"

Owner: Ariella

Bailey

Bailey

Yellow Lab

"I do not bark or bite but I’ll love you til the end (and maybe lick your face)."

Owner: Lindsey Reynolds

🎊
Brodie

Brodie

Beagle

"I’m the king of my castle"

Owner: Gill Land

🐶
CeeJay

CeeJay

GAWS special

"Resilience, tenacity and determination to overcome all odds and still come out filled with love and trust"

Owner: Nicky Vernon

🦴
Ice

Ice

Samoyed cross

"Love me...❤️"

Owner: Ronel Combrinck

🐾
Syrah Ava Cohen

Syrah Ava Cohen

Bernese Mountain Dog

"50% fluff, 50% crazy, 50% cuddles. 100% bad at math."

Owner: Steven & Leandi Cohen

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Cooper

Cooper

Border Collie

"As long as there's a ball, life is good"

Owner: Marieke Jennings

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Nyx

Nyx

Great Dane

"Wonders why she can’t sit on the couch too! When she’s big she plans on ruling the world, and wants world peace"

Owner: Sue Illgner

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Norman

Norman

Golden Doodle

"What the fluff.. Norman stands and sits for treats.."

Owner: Alan Duffield

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Dusty

Dusty

Rough Coat Jack Russell

"Lives for snacks. My best friend is a cat."

Owner: Daisy Hugo

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Deezil

Deezil

Siberian husky

"I am not a pet, I am a companion"

Owner: Dee de kock

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Arrow

Arrow

Black Alsation

"Unconditional love in a furry package."

Owner: Therina Grobler

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Jerry van Jaarsveld

Jerry van Jaarsveld

Shih Tzu

"I the cutest dog in the world mummy!"

Owner: Evan Van Jaarsveld

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Mokala

Mokala

Retriever

"Golden grace with a hint of horse poo"

Owner: Adelyn Woodford

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Rosie van Jaarsveld

Rosie van Jaarsveld

Shih Tzu

"I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed but I’m the prettiest!"

Owner: Josh

🐾
Ziggy Stardust aka as Basil

Ziggy Stardust aka as Basil

Basset cross old English sheepdog

"Butter wouldn't melt"

Owner: Mignon

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Lucy Standaar

Lucy Standaar

Mix

"Problem child ! Lucy, my naughty dog, is the funniest troublemaker in the house. One quiet afternoon, Ouma fell asleep i"

Owner: Hair by Joe

🐾
Marshall

Marshall

Dalmation

"Professional hole digger & cuddle specialist."

Owner: Nic Rossouw

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Roxy

Roxy

Pointer X

"The original 12 year old Rox-star"

Owner: Cat Gibson

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Costa

Costa

Giant Schnauzer

"My sweet, stubborn, mischievous, lovable girl"

Owner: Carol Heine

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Bwenzi

Bwenzi

Golden Retriever

"Flower Power Baby"

Owner: Mignon

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Saxon

Saxon

Lab/retriver

"The Legend"

Owner: Paula Ansley

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BOB

BOB

Mixed

"Serious ball obsession and a hint of crazy but the most loving and handsome boy!"

Owner: Mia Senekal

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Chenin Smudge Cohen

Chenin Smudge Cohen

Golden Retriever

"Fueled by sunshine, puddles and bad decisions."

Owner: Steven & Leandi Cohen

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Lolipop

Lolipop

Bathound

"Batgirl"

Owner: Cat Gibson

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Amber Crawford

Amber Crawford

Frenchie

"Love + Food are the way.."

Owner: Kim Crawford

🐾
Mr Mijagi

Mr Mijagi

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

"To turn scars into softness, spreading kindness and proving every rescued heart can shine."

Owner: Mike Gray

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ChiChi

ChiChi

Chihuahua

"Chief of security"

Owner: Jeanne Rae

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Solomon

Solomon

Aussie-doodle

"Woooooooooff"

Owner: Graeme bramley

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Buddy

Buddy

Supposed to be a Boston Terrier

"Sneeeeeecks pleeeeeeez"

Owner: Klara

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Holly Quinn

Holly Quinn

Great Dane

"representing all the plus size ladies - she knows she’s a “big girl” - large and in charge!"

Owner: Sue illgner

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Nunu

Nunu

Transkei tight skin

"She ain’t nothing but a Pound dog"

Owner: Cat Gibson

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Katie

Katie

Labrador X

"Four-legged garbage disposal"

Owner: Marieke Jennings

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Eli

Eli

Golden retriever

"Worlds handsomest"

Owner: Mignon

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Doogie

Doogie

Goldendoodle

"Look at me - I’m the captain now"

Owner: Lydia

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Bodhi

Bodhi

Golden Retriever

"Happiest Puppy in Greyton"

Owner: Reed Merrill

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Mila

Mila

Golden retriever

"Worlds cutest couch potato"

Owner: Mignon

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Socks

Socks

Boerboel

"Slobber kisses and capturing hearts"

Owner: Therina Grobler

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Ollie

Ollie

Mix and match

"Where’s my pine cone"

Owner: bridget impey

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Skalie

Skalie

Golden Retriever

"Big smiles, bigger sticks, and a heart as wide as the Greyton Mountains, living every day like it’s the best one yet."

Owner: Adele

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Molly

Molly

pavement princess

"I love every couch in the house, but the king size bed beats them all!"

Owner: Marieke Jennings

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Ziggy

Ziggy

Dachshund

"All I want for Christmas is my forty- two teeth back. But I am gorgeous as I am."

Owner: Nanette Walker

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Mila

Mila

Rottweiler

"Goofball"

Owner: Therina Grobler

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Toby

Toby

GAWS special

"My love language is snacks and my mom ♥️"

Owner: Nicky Lourens

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Nina aka Vossie

Nina aka Vossie

Boschmankloofer

"Foxy Lady...love, cuddles and World Peace"

Owner: Corné Pereira

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Sir Galahad (yes, actually)!

Sir Galahad (yes, actually)!

Standard Poodle

"Sir Galahad, Noble Bearing. Questionable Recall."

Owner: Nikki Gray

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Sky

Sky

Russian Princess

"Tummy tickles and my ball"

Owner: Linda Rosenstein

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Maya

Maya

GAWS special

"Lives for walks & hadeda chasing"

Owner: Nicky Lourens

Thank You, Greyton!

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