Chouan Octopussy was bred by long time PBGV breeders Gunnar Nymann and Holger Busk in Denmark. She had an illustrious show career in Europe, winning numerous titles, before being brought to the U.S. by Mike and Arlene Dickinson of Oregon. "OP" lived out a comfortable retirement with Mike and Arlene until she passed away at the age of 13.