On Friday, 6 February 2026, we had the profound privilege of welcoming Xavi “home” from Bulgaria to Northern Ireland.
Despite his considerable success within the show arena, Marina possessed the insight and sensitivity to recognise that Xavi’s deepest fulfilment lay not in accolades, but in the quieter, enduring comforts of family life — warmth, companionship, security, and belonging.
Accordingly, the process of identifying his future home was undertaken with exceptional diligence and integrity. It was rigorous without ever becoming intrusive, discerning without being judgemental, and always governed by a single, unwavering principle: that Xavi’s welfare must remain paramount.
From the earliest conversations, conducted via telephone and video, through to the careful provision of guidance, reassurance, and practical support, every interaction reflected professionalism of the highest order. No request was treated as insignificant; no concern was dismissed. At every stage, there was a clear commitment to ensuring that this transition was not merely successful, but exemplary.
Coots coordinated Xavi’s journey with remarkable precision, arranging his travel from Bulgaria to Bucharest and onward to Dublin, where he was personally accompanied by the outstanding Liz. Throughout the extended journey, she provided regular, thoughtful updates, offering continual reassurance and demonstrating a level of care that went far beyond obligation.
Our reception at Dublin Airport was both warm and impeccably organised. All documentation, provisions, and arrangements had been prepared with meticulous attention to detail, enabling a seamless and stress-free transition.
Xavi is now fully settled within our home. He shares his bed with his Chihuahua companion, delights in an abundance of toys, and spends his evenings contentedly by the fire — a life of comfort, stability, and affection.
This experience was never a commercial transaction. It was, instead, a profoundly humane and emotionally intelligent process, rooted in an owner’s ethical responsibility to act in accordance with both knowledge and compassion. It stands as a testament to what responsible, principled breeding and placement should represent.
We extend our sincere and enduring gratitude to Marina, Liz, and Coots at Eversden for their exemplary professionalism, integrity, and humanity. Xavi could not have been entrusted to more conscientious hands. We look forward to maintaining contact and sharing his continued progress through photographs, messages, and memories.
With deepest appreciation,
Victoria and Graham
