1971 Press Photo Dolphine "Mopsy" is training for his Oktoberfest appearance

Delphine "Mopsy" is training for his Oktoberfest (Munich Beer Festival) appearances: In a "clean" state. Mopsy wants to show himself in a few weeks at the Oktoberfest in Munich (West-Germany) and he is very busy training now: jumping, splashing the water, "walking" backwards, giving kisses and brushing teeth (photo) or ~~~ter having them brushed. In his with 33 ~~~ Gallons of sea-water (made up out off salt and chemicals) filled "swimmingpool" he feels quite happy. Although he has to "work" hard, he likes playing with his trainer, Henry Bogaart (photo). During the Oktoberfest - show Mopsy will appear with the first trained murderer-whale in Europe, who is more than 6 yards long. But Mopsy doesn't mind,he is sure he'll get along well with that giant.

Photo measures 6 x 8.25 inches.

Photo is dated 8-13-1971.



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