Send Knox to Italy for the WDS 2026

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Duane Riley
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Started 4 months ago
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Help Knox Carry South Africa to the World Stage 🇿🇦🐺

At 5am, Knox wakes me up by putting his nose into my neck. He wants to go outside, he knows his morning run is imminent – the same quiet routine we've done for years. No applause. No audience. Just the two of us and a dream that started long before anyone was paying attention.

In 2025, that dream became real. Knox was named South Africa's Top Show Dog – across all breeds. A Siberian Husky from Africa, standing at the top.

Now he's been invited to represent South Africa at the World Dog Show and World Challenge of Top Dogs in Bologna, Italy, in June 2026. The most prestigious events in the international dog world.

For a South African dog to compete there is rare. For a Siberian Husky from this continent to do so is unheard of.

But dreams don't travel for free.

The Journey That Got Us Here

Last year, we traveled to Cape Town for the KUSA Nationals – Knox's last show weekend of the season. On the first day, visa issues meant our overseas judge was replace...

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D. Riley 3 Mar '26
Thank you from Duane Knox.

D. Riley 3 Mar '26
We have the most incredible news to share, and it's all because of YOU . Knox is going to Italy. ✈️🇮🇹 That's right — flights are booked, accommodation is secured, entries are confirmed, and the V...

D. Riley 12 Jan '26
Thank you so much to everyone who has donated and supported Knox s journey so far. Your generosity truly means the world to us. Knox has already started preparing for Italy in the most delightful...

D. Riley 7 Jan '26
Breaking News!!! Knox heads to Italy!
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