The first mastino BIS winner in Australia/NZ.

BEST IN SHOW 2x!!

sire: Brio (Italy) "Scipione"
dam:
CH Prittzi (NZ)
dob: 19 March 1996
owner: Magnufi Mastini

Top winning mastino 1998, 1999, 2000, winner of most BIG & BIS in ANZ.

His second Best In Show.... at 2yrs 2mths (above)

It is with a very heavy heart and a devastated soul that I give tribute to the most awarded, fiercely loved and highly respected Toscano. After a very long battle, his great body has left us. With the strength only of a mastino he fought, and lost to leukaemia.

He will never be forgotten...

19 March 1996 - 11 April 2002

2 Best In Show, RUBIS, 6 Best in Group, Numerous RUBIG & Class in Group Awards, 5 Royal BOBs.

The biggest bone in Australia.

The heart of a lion and a teddy bear.

Ch Magnufi Toscano is from Scipione and Prittzi. He has won six Best In Group awards, several R/up Best In Group and many classes in Group along with his two Best In Show awards and R/up Best In Show. Weighs in excess of 85kg.

He displays magnificient bone, heavy wrinkling, wonderous loose skin and correct, beautiful movement. He has passed all health testing.

Ch Magnufi Toscano is the FIRST Mastino to win BEST IN SHOW in Australia and he did so at an All Breeds Championship Show... at only 17mths of age!!! Over 600 entries, under all-rounder Mr David White (Qld) -- thank you Mr White!!

HIS SECOND Best in Show MAY 31, 1998 -- Mr M LeCussans!!!!! Australia's Number ONE mastino for 1998 point score (#2 in 1997 to his cousin Ch Magnufi Dante)!!!!! Winner of the 1999 & 2000 & 2001 point score.

Winner of more Best in Group (I Group) than any other mastino in the southern hemisphere and winner of more Group placements.

Brisbane Royal 99 - Winner of BEST DOG and BOB with 19 Adult Mastino exhibited - Aust/NZ record exhibited adults!!!

The first two Royals for 2000... Canberra & Toowoomba.... Toscano wins BOB.

Praised by Dott G Alessandra (Italy), President of ATIMaNa, -- rated "excellent"

Semi-retired from the show ring in 2001, only coming out for special shows.

His memory lives on...
daughter Ciccalone Leeteesha wins
Best of Breed Brisbane Royal 2002,
congratulations to the Ciccalone Kennel.

A most beautiful beast. With the heart of a teddy bear as well as a lion.


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