José Homem de Mello, was born in Lisbon, is married and lives in Carnaxide, a small village near Lisbon. His family always had dogs, so he was born and always lived with them. He and his wife Teresa always loved dogs, and breed Basset Hounds since 1984 and Smooth Coat Chihuahuas since 2009 with the “dos Sete Moinhos” affix at their house in Carnaxide where José lives since, he was born. 

During these 38 years, the Bassets bred by him won countless prizes, including Best in Show at the 1995 World Show and Best in Show at the 2003 Helsinki Winners Show. Now he owns 4 Basset’s and 3 Chihuahuas, and they all live at home, so they can socialize which, on his opinion, is very important for them.

Jose first awarded CCs in Bassets in 1986 and as an All Breeds judge, has officiated at shows in most of the European countries, Argentina, Australia, Azerbaijan, Brazil, Canada, China, Colombia, Ecuador, India, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Panamá, Peru, Philippines, Russia, South Africa, Thailand, Taiwan, Unites States of America, Uruguay, and Zimbabwe.

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