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Chenin Smudge Cohen
Golden Retriever"Fueled by sunshine, puddles and bad decisions."
Owner: Steven & Leandi Cohen
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
🏆 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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BOB
Mixed"Serious ball obsession and a hint of crazy but the most loving and handsome boy!"
Owner: Mia Senekal
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Lolipop
Bathound"Batgirl"
Owner: Cat Gibson
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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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Sir Galahad (yes, actually)!
Standard Poodle"Sir Galahad, Noble Bearing. Questionable Recall."
Owner: Nikki Gray
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CeeJay
GAWS special"Resilience, tenacity and determination to overcome all odds and still come out filled with love and trust"
Owner: Nicky Vernon
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Buddy
Supposed to be a Boston Terrier"Sneeeeeecks pleeeeeeez"
Owner: Klara
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Cooper
Border Collie"As long as there's a ball, life is good"
Owner: Marieke Jennings
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Bodhi
Golden Retriever"Happiest Puppy in Greyton"
Owner: Reed Merrill
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Solomon
Aussie-doodle"Woooooooooff"
Owner: Graeme bramley
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Mila
Rottweiler"Goofball"
Owner: Therina Grobler
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Eli
Golden retriever"Worlds handsomest"
Owner: Mignon
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Socks
Boerboel"Slobber kisses and capturing hearts"
Owner: Therina Grobler
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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
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Saxon
Lab/retriver"The Legend"
Owner: Paula Ansley
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Arrow
Black Alsation"Unconditional love in a furry package."
Owner: Therina Grobler
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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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Dusty
Rough Coat Jack Russell"Lives for snacks. My best friend is a cat."
Owner: Daisy Hugo
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Katie
Labrador X"Four-legged garbage disposal"
Owner: Marieke Jennings
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Roxy
Pointer X"The original 12 year old Rox-star"
Owner: Cat Gibson
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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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Amber Crawford
Frenchie"Love + Food are the way.."
Owner: Kim Crawford
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Syrah Ava Cohen
Bernese Mountain Dog"50% fluff, 50% crazy, 50% cuddles. 100% bad at math."
Owner: Steven & Leandi Cohen
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Nunu
Transkei tight skin"She ain’t nothing but a Pound dog"
Owner: Cat Gibson
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Ollie
Mix and match"Where’s my pine cone"
Owner: bridget impey
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Ziggy Stardust aka as Basil
Basset cross old English sheepdog"Butter wouldn't melt"
Owner: Mignon
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Nina aka Vossie
Boschmankloofer"Foxy Lady...love, cuddles and World Peace"
Owner: Corné Pereira
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Costa
Giant Schnauzer"My sweet, stubborn, mischievous, lovable girl"
Owner: Carol Heine
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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
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Norman
Golden Doodle"What the fluff.. Norman stands and sits for treats.."
Owner: Alan Duffield
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Rosie van Jaarsveld
Shih Tzu"I’m not the sharpest tool in the shed but I’m the prettiest!"
Owner: Josh
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Sky
Russian Princess"Tummy tickles and my ball"
Owner: Linda Rosenstein
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Millie
German Shepherd Lab mix"Not a bee sting- just my nose!"
Owner: Laura Skogberg
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ChiChi
Chihuahua"Chief of security"
Owner: Jeanne Rae
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Bwenzi
Golden Retriever"Flower Power Baby"
Owner: Mignon
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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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Mila
Golden retriever"Worlds cutest couch potato"
Owner: Mignon
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Hera
Don’t know"You think I’m a floofball cuddle bunny but I’m actually a honey badger in disguise"
Owner: bridget impey
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Doogie
Goldendoodle"Look at me - I’m the captain now"
Owner: Lydia
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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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Huxley
Who knows!"Sit, stay and steal the show!"
Owner: Paula Ansley
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Bindi
Park Street Pooch"I don't shed, I emit magical fibres of love"
Owner: Ariella
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Toby
GAWS special"My love language is snacks and my mom ♥️"
Owner: Nicky Lourens
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Deezil
Siberian husky"I am not a pet, I am a companion"
Owner: Dee de kock
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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
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Marshall
Dalmation"Professional hole digger & cuddle specialist."
Owner: Nic Rossouw
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Mokala
Retriever"Golden grace with a hint of horse poo"
Owner: Adelyn Woodford
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Kembo
Labrador retriever"A pawlite and gentle buddy"
Owner: Agnès Desmyttere
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Ice
Samoyed cross"Love me...❤️"
Owner: Ronel Combrinck
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Maya
GAWS special"Lives for walks & hadeda chasing"
Owner: Nicky Lourens
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Jerry van Jaarsveld
Shih Tzu"I the cutest dog in the world mummy!"
Owner: Evan Van Jaarsveld
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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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Brodie
Beagle"I’m the king of my castle"
Owner: Gill Land
Thank You, Greyton!
The competition may be over, but GAWS never stops caring for the animals of Greyton. Every donation goes directly to the dogs and cats in their care.
Support GAWS — Greyton Animal Welfare Society
Feel free to donate — all proceeds go to the Greyton Animal Welfare Society.
Greyton Animal Welfare Society
Standard Bank · Current Account
082180652
Reference: GAWS Donation
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