It is not the first time Bertie has been in line for awards - back in November 2001, he was named hearing dog of the month.

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One large dog, he found, was blowing his cool after hearing the Chihuahua next door yapping for hours.

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The claim was made by a prosecution lawyer during a hearing for two Belfast brothers charged after a police investigation into animal cruelty and illegal dog fighting.

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