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A Tribute to Norman Davis We bought our first bulldog from the Ocobo/

We had the pleasure of meeting Norman and the rest of the Davis Mystyle kennel in 2006. Ocobo lily, from this day
on Norman, Pat and Kevin have always been there
family about 10 years ago, and from the moment we met although
strangers beforehand were offered much advice and guidance on our for help and advice. We always enjoyed our trips to
journey into the world of bulldogs, which helped us make many decisions the Ocobo/Mystyel kennel and always come away
learning something new. Over the years we got to
and Decisions we made from then on . Norman was a very kind and
genuine man who would always have the time to offer advice and help know the family very well, and enjoyed many BBQ’s
in Norman and Pat’s lovely garden, where Norman
if needed. Norman will be dearly missed as a dear friend and mentor in loved to sit in the summer.
the world of bulldogs. We have several dogs in partnership with Norman
Our thoughts are with Pat, Kevin, Donna and all of the Davis family. and Kevin, one of these dogs being Ch Milasha No

Helene Rose, UK Retreat Ocobo, it’s a huge privilege for us to have
A family that welcomed my wife and then me into their fold. I hold Ocobo on a dog we bred. We’ve always classed this
close the memories of time spent with Norman and his family. I am as an achievement in itself!
honoured to have got to know Norman’s memories over the times Norman was a strong character and definitely a
we had chatting. My thoughts are with the wonderful Pat. A loving worker, he loved his bulldogs and pigeons, he had so
and caring wife and mother. A woman who I will always hold close. much knowledge of the bulldog breed, and he loved
Thoughts to Kevin, Melanie, Becky, Emily, Donna, Stuart & Holly. sharing it on Facebook, this is something which will
You are going to be sorely missed by many Norman. be missed by many in the breed!
Rest easy my friend. Till we meet again. ♥ Norman will be missed but never forgotten.

Winston McLauchlan, UK He was definitely a legend in the bulldog world!!
Emma and Stephen Lee, UK
Very sad, thoughts with Norman’s wife and Norman was a true gentleman, helped He will be greatly missed by all.
family particularly at this already difficult
A great, kind lovely man.
time. Clearly a well respected man who
us with the breed of many years.
achieved an awful lot in his life. Always Always made as so welcome when we Chow Chows, England
Thinking of you all.
enjoyed reading about Norman’s Ocobo/
visited with our bulldog RIP.
Pippa & Benoleo
Pat Keegan, Scotland
Mystyle bulldogs.
Deepest sympathy to
RIP Norman, Julie Muir, Scotland We first met Norman in the late 90’s and
from all at Linmist X,
I would like to express my deepest Pat, Kevin and the family followed Ocobo since then, great man with great
dogs, forever missed but his legacy lives on xx
condolences to you for your great loss. Kelly Wells, UK Kathy South, England
Norman will live in our hearts forever. He is
a legend, as a person and as a breed expert So sorry to hear of the Dear Norman, you will be missed beyond measure.
of the British Bulldog. His tremendous sad passing of Norman Your smile is forever imprinted in my mind. Your
achievements in promoting this unique breed Davis, sincere condolences generous and helpful nature set you as true lover of
the Bulldog and of fellow Bulldoggers. I will miss
are second to none. He lives on forever - to all the family. sharing bulldog questions and photos of litters with
never forgotten. My thoughts are with you He was so well respected, you. I am so happy that I got to meet you and your
during this difficult time. God Bless Him. family. Your name will be remembered for many
Doris-Maria Otte Griletta, Germany Colette Tobin, Ireland years in the Bulldog world.
Hugs and thank you for all you’ve done.
What a privilege to have met My deepest condolences to Normans Rest easy my friend and may your pigeons be
Norman. Who shared his family. I looked to Norman as my flying around you and all your past bulldogs and
knowledge about breeding mentor and loved to listen to all his animals be walking in green pastures with you.
with me many years ago. knowledge about Bulldogs. Love Kimberly xx
I have kept to the words Mugwash Bulldogs, USA
he shared with me, and Rest in Peace.
it helped for my breeding Line B Gareid/ Wesbasian, Norway My condolences to the friends and Sending my love to the
program over the years. family who has lost a great man. family at this sad time.
A sad loss to the dog world. Gave great advice when I had my 1st He will be missed by all. Kathryn Harrison, UK
Carol Lees, UK bulldog. Class guy. So RIP my friend. Jan Lewis, USA
Janet Graham, UK

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