BISS Ch. Mzazi`s Beau de Soleil - The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club

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The Official Publication of the Rhodesian
Ridgeback Club of the United States
Issue 4 – 2008
NATIONAL SPECIALTY ISSUE
Published Jan. 10, 2009
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2008 RRCUS National Specialty Best of Bree
BISS Ch. Mzazi’s Beau de Soleil
PAT HOFFMASTER AND “BEAU”
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THEIR TRIP TO THE TOP
By Pat Hoffmaster
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Pat Hoffmaster,
Breeder and Owner of the
2008 National Best Of Breed Dog
Ch Mzazi Beau De Soliel
have been in Ridgebacks for 22 years.
I count among my
mentors Dr. Winnie Ressang-Groenewegan in The
Netherlands, Nelda and
Virginia Vaughn, Danielle
Sand, Concetta Jez, Bill
and Betty Trainor and
Fred Olson. My first dog
was Ch Globe Casino’s
Shaka Mzazi. He had two
litters in South Africa.
My foundation bitch is Ch
That’s Why She Is Wish
Come True, “Meena”,
whom I imported from
The Netherlands. I have
had 2 litters from this
line and hopefully another due on Christmas
day out of Margot (Ch Mzazi’s That’s
Why), Beau’s dam and a Meena daughter. She is to be bred to Ch Nashira’s
Ciro of Anjari, JC. My kennel name
“Mzazi” means “the proud. I added it
to Shaka’s name because he was very
proud and composed. At the time I was
not thinking of having a “kennel” name
as I was quite busy showing horses. The
kennel name just evolved.
I chose to breed Margot to Oscar
(Ch Ivy League’s Academy Award) because of his correct front end assembly,
his lovely ground sweeping movement
and his sweet and stable temperament.
Whelping started first thing in the
morning around 7:00 a.m. and con-
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tinued until noon with no problems or
delays. Margot was very similar to her
mother, Meena in that regard. Meena
had 14 and Margot 11 and both whelpings were without incident.
When Beau arrived, I initially
thought he was a liver. All his siblings
were quite dark red and he was very
light and different than the others. I
was not planning to keep a puppy, but
my eye was always drawn to him. Many
who came to see the litter also saw
something special and I had quite a few
friends who wanted him. Danielle and I
went over the puppies on several occasions and she insisted that he was the
“one”. His attachment to me had also
become
very evident. The rest is history.
Leslie Potts took both
Beau and his sister Coco,
Mzazi’s Coco Chanel, into
the show ring for the first
time at Boston in 2006.
Leslie had kept the final
three pick puppies for me
during my move to Rhode
Island. I had just had a
second knee operation
for cartilage damage and
was not able to show at
the time. I showed Beau
at Buck’s County in May
2007 and took Best of Opposite Sex in the Sweepstakes. That was a really
fun and exciting win. I
showed him a couple of
more times but my knee was not completely healed and I had to hand over
the job to Brian Still who finished him
very quickly. My objective was to bring
him out as a special in 2008 and show
him lightly, about once a month. I gave
that job to Joy Barbieri as Brian already
had a hound special.
As far as our expectations for the
National, I had hoped to make the
final cut and possibly get an Award of
Merit. He is still a young dog and had
only been showing about once a month.
Mr. Cole had judged him before at one
of the Cape Cod shows a year before.
I took him in and won the open class
because Brian had a
conflict. Brian took
him in for Winners
and Best of Winners.
Watching the judging
at the National, I was
able to stay calm until
the next to last cut
and then I got really
nervous. It’s hard for
me to watch – I would
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…winner of the Bred By Exhibitor Bitch Class at the 2003 National in Virginia Beach
…a Top Ten Bitch in 2005 and now, to top it off,
…1st
Place in the Brood Bitch Class at the 2008 National!
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Ch. Mzazi’s That’s Why
sire: BIS Ch. Nashira’s Excalibur of Ridgelea
dam: That’s Why She Is Wish Come True
Pictured from left to right:
Margot with littermates BISS Ch. Mzazi’s Beau De Soleil and Ch. Mzazi’s Coco Chanel by Ivy League
Margot has been bred to Ch. Nashira’s Ciro of Anjari. Puppies expected Christmas Day . . . HO, HO, HO!
Bred, Owned, Handled and Loved by: Patricia Gardiner Hoffmaster
Mzazi Ridgebacks
[email protected]
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rather be in the ring. I was very proud
of both Joy and Beau holding their own
against the top dogs in the country.
In addition to Beau’s win, his dam,
Margot won the Brood Bitch class. I love
Margot very much but was not able to
special her as much as I’d have liked.
In spite of that, she was in the Top
Ten bitches in 2005 with very limited
showing and I won the Bred By class
with her at the 2003 National. I am very
happy that she will be remembered as
the winner of the
Brood Bitch class
and as the mother
of a winner of the
National in 2008.
To celebrate
the day, both Margot and Beau got
steak and lots of
other treats. I had
champagne and
went out to a fabulous dinner with a
friend after floating
home to Newport
after a six hour
drive that seemed
much shorter than
that.
As for the
future, Beau will
be lightly specialed again next year as
I believe he still needs to mature both
physically and mentally. He hasn’t sired
a litter yet, but
there are plans for
a litter early next
year. I want to see
what he will produce with a bitch of
his own lines before
opening up his
book.
I am very thankful to Mr. Cole for
A Tragic Loss
T
he true spirit of the Ridgeback community was seen in the feeling
of sadness and outpouring of sympathy to the breeders and owners
of Kovu, Dimond’s Handsome Man, who tragically died during the
Gettysburg National. Kovu was bred by Sandie Gordon and owned by
Ron and Cheryl Singer.
After competing in the puppy sweeps and regular puppy class, the
livernose boy unfortunately got loose and ran off to the beautiful fields
surrounding the area. Search crews were dispatched and although
he was sighted several times, he could not be captured. Sandie,
Ron and Cheryl and others continued the search into the evening.
Unfortunately, the morning light revealed the tragic outcome that Kovu
had been hit by a car and did not survive. I am sure that all of us gave
our dogs an extra hug that day knowing that a tragedy like this can
strike at any time. Our heartfelt sympathies to Sandie and the Singer’s
for their loss.
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this fabulous win. I think I can now die
and go to Heaven happy. •
Dimond’s Handsome Man
“Kovu”
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Best of Opposite in Sweeps
DC Dimond’s Precious Gem, SC, CGC
Sire: Ch. Dimond Sprng Valley’s Ruff Act to Follow, SC, CGC, TDI
Dam: Ch. Dimond’s Anything’s Possible, CGC, TDI
Gemma continues her winning ways! A big win at the National and a DC at 20 months old!
Breeders: Sandra Gordon, Claire Gelok, Judi Duboff
Owner: Sandra Gordon
Dimond Rhodesian Ridgebacks - Marlton, NJ 856-767-2330
[email protected] / dimondrhodesianridgebacks.com
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RRCUS 77th
National Specialty
Gettysburg, PA · September 20-26, 2008
Show Chair Comments and Observations
Celia Hoffman
2008 National Specialty Chair
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irst I would like to say what an honor it was to
chair this year’s National Specialty. When I was
approached to do this I just came off the high of
chairing a Regional Specialty that went very well, let’s
say with a very large entry it went off without a hitch.
Of course I said I’d love to, it will be fun!! Glenn (my
husband) looked at me like I had three heads, then
when the nice board member who asked me to chair
walked away he asked if I was insane, not the first time
he’s asked that particular question, so of course I just
ignored him, as always. I did have a lot of fun, drama,
anger, and heartbreak during the planning and execution
of the show, as I’m sure others have before me.
My first and certainly not my last challenge came
when the Host Hotel owner passed away and they
brought in all new personnel, from new management to
a new chef. I could go on and mention every detail of
every problem we all faced but then you would just be
reading what most of you already know or experienced,
good and bad. So I have decided to just thank the
wonderful people who have helped make what I hope
was a memorable and exciting time for all. A couple of
the Event Chairs would like to express their gratitude
and I have given them the chance at the end of this
report.
As Show Chair I would like to personally thank the
Photos: Patti Pentler and Terri Gedek
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following members for their countless
hours of work on this Show.
• Co-Chair Frank DePaulo who was
always there over the past few years
to give me advice or just help handle
the new Hotel Management during
meetings.
• Trophy Chair Judy DePaulo,
who was a monumental help during
the show, from hours of organizing
the generous donations from the
membership to helping out with trouble
shooting, seating and Ways and Means.
• Hospitality Chair Jen
Lazowski,for all the hours of work Jen
put in before and during the show. Jen
went to meetings, organized menus and
put in more hours then I can count.
• Vendor Chair Lisa Hoffman who
did an outstanding job getting us such a
great variety of vendors this year. Lisa
also helped us at the Ways and Means
table when she wasn’t juggling vendors
or showing dogs.
• Sandie Gordon for chairing this
year’s Top 20, from designing the
catalog to sending out invitations this
was a huge undertaking and we are
grateful. Also to Sue
Ralston who stepped
in for Sandie when
Sandie needed help and
support.
• Bonnie Louden
who continues to take
care of all the ways and
means demands. Bonnie
was there from the first
always willing to help.
• John Arvin, or as I came to call
him “Johnny on the Spot” for his many
hours of tireless work making sure the
grounds were running smoothly. The
All Star and Host Hotel told us with
all the dozens of dog shows they have
hosted our grounds committee was by
far the best. This is due to John and his
helpers’ tireless work along with the
rest of the members who took pride in
always cleaning up after themselves
and their dogs.
• Jim Fredericks helped with
the ring set-up and kept me laughing
through some tough times before,
during and after the show.
• Chief Ring Steward Priscilla
Gabosh who as always ran the ring
with perfection with the help of Nicole
Deutschman, Mae Magdic and Suzanne
Eberling. Bonnie Loudon also assisted
with the Veteran Sweeps.
• Sue Ohanesian, for taking in
orders and providing spread sheets to
all the Chairs. This is a tedious job that
Sue handled in a timely, professional
and always courteous manner.
• Jane Missimer and Chris Abraham
for being there whenever I needed
them. Jane was a wealth of information
and helped me though
very difficult times.
• Denise Flaim for
bringing in Pat Trotter to
speak at our Health and
Genetics Seminar and
doing a great job getting
the room set up in record
time for Veteran Sweeps.
• Danielle Sand and
Sue Ralston for bringing
in Dr. Keller to speak for
Education.
• Doreen Kent for Judges
Hospitality, Doreen was always just a
phone call away willing to help.
• Eileen Bailey for Chairing our
Health Screening and providing us with
the Cerf Clinic. Eileen came to us in
the final hours and the work she did is
much appreciated. She also provided
us with the DM speakers and for that
alone we applauded her. Also to Sue
Ralston, Danielle Sand and Nancy
Rich for stepping in to provide the
Thyroid Clinic. I know this was greatly
appreciated by not only me but so
many who look forward to having these
tests done at one venue.
• Lisa Serad for running the CGC
and TDI clinics along with help from Ann
Ventresca-Snyder and Joyce Lazell. Lisa
made a special trip to Gettysburg just
to run these clinics.
Also providing support as friends
and tireless workers during the show,
Betsy Shuster, Betty Salabsky, Christine
Kitsch who along with Jen Lazowski and
Judy DePaulo seemed to be working
non-stop, Louann Isenberg (Donut
runner and Spotlight girl) Teri Serin and
Nicole Perez. Nicole was priceless as my
dog walker. Bonita & Bob Snodgrass and
their beautiful Granddaughter Ceattle
Marie Snodgrass, age 4, for helping
clean up on Saturday. They along with
Cammay Jones and Mary Lynne Elliott
were at the All Star Saturday helping
with clean up.
• Rally Chair Cindy Ackerman,
Obedience Chair Barbara Carr, Triathlon
Chair Julie Cramer, Endurance Chairs
Cathy Acosta and Jean Spengel. I would
also like to thank Claire Gelok who
answered so many of my questions
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when it came to the Endurance trial.
These events were very successful due
to the effort of all these ladies.
I would like to especially thank
Performance Chair Ann VentrescaSnyder who made the all breed Agility
dream a reality. This was a huge
undertaking that was done while
organizing the other performance
events. Ann, along with all her
helpers, deserves a standing ovation
for a job well done.
• Lure Coursing Chair Ian Davies
and our Trial Secretary Bill Kitsch. I
could not attend Coursing this year.
We stayed behind to take care of the
hotel and All Star but I would like to
thank all of those who helped make
this a success.
• Theresa Lyons who did the
beautiful job with this year’s Catalog
Advertising. I was very grateful when
she offered her help knowing full well
she would make us all look good, and
of course she again out did herself.
• Nicole
Severino who
at her own
expense along
with sponsors
produced the
lovely blankets
given to
winners. She
also transported
the wine that
Sandie Gordon
helped procure
from a very
prominent
vineyard, again
at her expense.
• Roger
Kutchenrider who donated the bags
given out with the welcome packs and
his ways and means items that were
some of the best I’ve ever seen.
I would like to thank our member
judges, Bill Kent for judging our
Veteran and Puppy Sweeps. His years
of experience, dedication and love
for our breed was very apparent and
greatly appreciated by all. Our Top
Twenty Breeder Judge Danielle Sand,
Carlee Davies for judging this year’s
Conformation in Triathlon. Rosann
Sexton, Jen Lazowski and Judy DePaulo
for judging Best Ridge. Also thanks to
our conformation and performance
judges.
Last, but most certainly not least,
I would like to Thank Second Co-Chair,
my husband, Glenn Hoffman. Right from
the beginning Glenn’s help has been
immeasurable. From helping plan this
event, to stewarding to grounds clean
I realize this is just one very large
thank you letter but the fact is without
these people I could not have hosted
this Specialty and I am in awe of the
work and dedication put into this.
To all of you who whispered words
of encouragement and praise before
during and after this Specialty, I am
forever grateful. You cannot imagine
how much that helped keep everyone of
us going. We can only hope we made
this Show as special to all of you as
it was to us.
From my event chairs:
Ann Ventresca Snyder
Performance Chair
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up and set up to trouble shooting and
damage control. His help was crucial to
this event and I thank him with all of
my heart.
Please forgive me if I neglected to
mention anyone who put in long hours
of work. I was not everywhere and
could not know what everyone did. For
those I missed my deepest gratitude.
I want to take this opportunity to
thank the members who donated to the
Trophy Fund this year. As always your
generosity is very much appreciated.
or the first time RRCUS hosted
an All Breed Agility trial. I hope
it will set a precedent for future
nationals as I believe it was a huge
success for the club. I would like
to thank everyone who helped with
agility and all the performance
events. I would personally like to
thank a few people by name. Celia
Hoffman, for
agreeing to let
me run with the
All Breed Agility
idea. Thanks
to Jeff Lentsch
who was an
invaluable
helper and
course builder
extraordin-are.
Julie Cramer
who helped
wherever
needed.
Barbara Busch
for getting to the obedience ring in the
nick of time to do the articles. Chris
Abraham and Kathy Sutliff for bringing
their experience to the Stewards table.
Glenn Hoffman, John Arvin and Mike
Snyder for all the help with grounds
work. Judy DePaulo for awesome
trophies. Special thanks to all who
stewarded. Unfortunately I missed a
few names of club members who helped
with agility. Some who just rolled in
from out of town and walked down to
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watch then volunteered their help. Many
have never even been to an agility trial.
In about 15 minutes they were course
building, timing and leash running!! We
have some great members in the club
that are willing to help do anything for
the benefit of the our club. Obedience
ran smoothly thanks to Barbara Carr. She
also made an extra effort to celebrate
our obedience judges’ birthday. We had
a great entry and many qualifying RRs.
Cindy Ackerman did a terrific job chairing
the Rally at nationals. There is something
to be said for the comradery shared
at the performance events. Watching
everyone cheer each other on hoping for
that qualifying score was priceless and
something I will not forget.
Jen Lazowski
Hospitality Chair
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pecial thanks to, Christine and William
Kitsch, Nalena Klaas, Paula Edris, Cindy
Baker, Judy DePaulo Lou Ann Isenberg,
Betsy Shuster and Betty
Salabsky & Blaze Hillman
& Teri Serin for their
countless hours of work at
the Ways & Means table
and Hospitality.
Pike and Chris Demery for helping
out with ring cleanup duties, and
Klaus and Jean Ohrnberger - whose
assistance in setting up the All-star
was INVALUABLE! (Mae also helped
Priscilla steward.) I’d also like to
thank Celia and Glenn Hoffman and
Stewart Dankner for finishing the
grounds so I could go lure coursing.
Bonnie Louden was the first to
show up on Friday to help me with
putting up signs, something I will be
eternally grateful for, since I didn’t
have to use my bicycle to
get around after Bonnie
showed up! I know I
missed some people, and
I apologize for that.
OVER 50 HANDLING COMPETITION
Photos: Patti Pentler
Winning Handler: Susan Ralston, DVM
Best of Opposite Sex: Ross Jones
Eileen Bailey
I
would like to thank
Nalena Klaus, Heike
Hoffman & Leslie
Albright. These three
worked the CERF clinic
for the entire time with
no relief.
John Arvin
Grounds Chair
I
’d like to thank Bob
and Mae Magdic, Pat
Wieland and Matt Valdivia
for helping with grounds
and cleanup work, Charles
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Got Stamina? try the endurance TRIAL!
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n Monday morning of the
Specialty Week, staff and
competitors gathered at 6:30
am for the Fifth Rhodesian Ridgeback
Endurance Trial. Of the eleven dogs who
started the competition, all completed
the course and received their ET
Certificate. Included in this year’s event
was the oldest dog to ever enter and
complete the trial, 9-year-old Erik. The
course was northwest of Gettysburg
and followed a hiking/running path
built on the path of an old, abandoned
railway. Winding through rolling fields
and pastures, it was probably the most
beautiful course that we have had to
date. Weather cooperated to make it a
great morning.
For those of you who are not
familiar with the ET, it is not a race
where one dog is declared the winner.
It is a personal challenge to each
individual dog (and their handlers who
run or bike with them) to see if they
can complete a 12 mile course in a
specified time while remaining in good
physical and mental condition.
The race is comprised of 3 four
mile segments with short breaks in
between. All dogs are examined by
a veterinarian prior to the event.
Parameters such as temperature,
respiratory rate
and heart rate
are measured.
A very simple
obedience test
is also done
to establish a
baseline of the
animal’s mental
status and
ability to follow
several simple
Photos: Jennifer Hakeem and The Winning Image
commands. Then
to learn how to work as a team and
the race is on!
maintain a steady pace just within the 6
After each of the four mile legs,
mile an hour limit needed to qualify. As
the dog’s temperature, respiratory rate
this is not a test for the handler, if they
and heart rate are again measured. In
cannot complete the entire 12 miles, a
addition, the foot pads are checked
different handler may take over at the
for wear or abrasion. Any dog whose
rest interval between the legs.
temperature is above 104, has abraded
In the wilds of Africa, the
pads or seems physically stressed will
Rhodesian Ridgeback needed several
be eliminated from competition by the
traits that allowed them to hunt
event veterinarian. Competitors must
for hours on end. This included the
also maintain a minimum speed of 6
miles an hour so each dog is individually mental desire, or heart, to run for
long distances over rough terrain,
timed. If the dog does not complete
each 4 mile leg in 40 minutes or less, he the feet and pads to allow them to
keep going on rough surfaces, and the
may finish the race but will not receive
physical ability to go the distance. The
an ET Certificate. After the last leg, the
Endurance Trial is a test of these three.
dog is again asked to repeat the same
In addition, it allows owners to have the
simple obedience test to make sure he/
enjoyment of working with and training
she is still alert and able to follow the
their dogs for another yet another form
same commands.
of competition, another example of the
All of
tremendous versatility of our breed.
the dogs that
While finding an appropriate
competed this
location is always the biggest challenge,
year began
the Endurance Trial will be offered
training months
before the event. at the next two Specialties (Michigan
and California). In addition, we always
The best strategy
need a large support staff to help
is for each dog
with timing, taking temperatures and
and handler
measuring heart and respiratory
rates. We invite you to join the
fun, either as a competitor or staff
member. If you think you’re up to
entering and competing with one of
your dogs, it’s not too soon to start
training! We also welcome those
who just want to watch and cheer
the dogs on.
ENDURANCE
We proudly announce the winners of
the Endurance Trial at the 2008 National
Rhodesian Ridgeback Specialty:
Pele’ Can CH/DC Spring Valley’s Pele’ TD, HIC, CGC,
FCH, VC,12/7/2004
Owner: Claire Gelok Blairstown, NJ
Calypso CH Intrigue’s Madeira Trojan Moon RM, HIC,
CGC, TDI 7/2/2005
Owners: Susan and John Morrill Burlington, NC
Valor FC Yandisa’s Auburn Gypsy SC, CGC
10/18/2003
Owners: Bruce and Elizabeth Goodman, Debbie
Welsch Leesburg, VA
Cirque DC Ridge View’s Cirque of the Towers SC,
NA, NAJ, RN 6/10/2003
Owner: James Harrison, Sally Swenson, Susan
Ralston Salt Lake City, UT
Mabel CH Ridge View’s Belle DuJour SC 12/12/2004
Owners: James Harrison, Sally Swenson, Susan
Ralston Salt Lake City, UT
Poggio Ch Tropaco Poggio Antico of HPK 10/28/2002
Owner: Deborah R. Lappat Springfield, VA
Erik CH Spring Valley’s Erik the Red 5/25/1999
Owner: Nancy Farlow Sparta, NJ
Evelyn CH Lamarde Perro Sprgvaly Evelyn
6/19/2005
Owner: Nancy Farlow Sparta, NJ
Aladdin CH Intrigue’s Madeira Amazn Aladdin SC,
RE, FCh, TT, HIC, CGC, TDI
7/2/2005
Owner: Blaze Hillman Morehead City, NC
Gemma CH Jendaya’s Akiki of Tumomak SC, TT, HIC,
CGC 12/10/2002
Owner: Helen McCune E. Bridgewater, MA
Maia CH Jendaya’s National Treasure SC, CGC 7/3/2005
Owner: Helen McCune E. Bridgewater, MA
A big thank you to the following people
without whom this years ET would not
have occurred:
• Cathy Acosta and Jean Spengel,
DVM: Co-chairs/event veterinarian
• Celia Hoffman: Show chairman,
for her support
• Susan Sarubin and Claire Gelok:
For the hours of effort they put in
locating a suitable site and the many
phone calls and e-mails involved in
helping organize this event.
• Staffmembers: Debra Madden,
Deborah Adams, Jennifer Hakeem,
Anthony Davies, Nicole RupertDeutschman. •
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“I believe I can fly”
Agility Results
HIGH IN TRIAL - MACH3 CH. Koda’s Gold Dust
Woman CD, SC, OF, XF, Mark and Ann Rudd
Total Qualifying in Standard Class - 8
Standard Novice B 24”
1st - Valentine - DC Bridon’s From The Heart
Of Ridgelea, CD, RA
Julie Cramer
Standard Excellent B 24”
1st - Mick - MACH 3 Timber Creek’s Emerald
Isle CDX, Mark and Ann Rudd
2nd - Shawna - MACH Shawna OAP OJP,
Bonnie Henderson
3rd - Miles - DC Frelands’s Run Beyond The
Limit UDX SC RE AX MXJ, Jennifer Underwood
Standard Excellent B 26”
1st - Stevie - MACH 2 CH. Koda’s Gold Dust
Woman, CD XF, Mark Rudd
2nd - Falco - CH. Alchemy Oridgenal One More
Time CDX SC RN AX MXJ, Anne Jones
Standard Novice Preferred 20”
1st - Griffen - Rajataru Griffen’s Vyrtue Cynthia J McFadden
Standard Open Preferred 20”
1st - Diva - Yandisa Tendencies Of A Diva
CD RA AX AXJ NAP NJP, Kelly
Palmer
Fast Novice 1st - Bek - CH. Diamond’s
Bekua Live at Red Rocks, Kelly Pierson
HIGH IN TRIAL from the Standard Class:
MACH 2 CH. Koda’s Gold Dust Woman CD XF,
Mark and Ann Rudd
Open Preferred 1st - Diva - Yandisa
Tendencies Of a Diva CD RA AX AXJ
NAP NJP, Kelly Palmer
Total Qualifying in Jumps with Weaves - 10
Novice Preferred JWW 20”
1st - Tsavo - Kimani’s Image in Motion CD SC
RN NA NAJ, Barbara Carr
2nd -Joy - Mystic Isle’s Joy to the World
Charles Pike
JWW Novice B 24”
1st - Valentine - DC Bridon’s From The Heart
of Ridgelea, CD RA Julie Cramer
Open Preferred JWW 20”
1st - Diva - Yandisa Tendencies Of A Diva CD
RA AX AXJ NAP NJP, Kelly Palmer
JWW Excellent B 24”
1st - Logan - Oridgenal’s Poet Laureate CD MX
MXJ , Stephanie Plunkett
2nd - Mick - MACH 3 CH. TimberCreek’s Emerald Isle CDX JC Ann and Mark Rudd
3rd - Shawna - MACH Shawna OAP OJP Bonnie
Henderson
4th - Foosa - Emerald Isle Simply Irresistible
CD SC RE OA OAJ OF Angie Hartley
Total Qualifying in Fast Class - 2
JWW Excellent B 26”
1st - Stevie - MACH 2 CH Koda’s Gold Dust
Woman CD XF Mark Rudd
2nd - Falco - CH. Alchemy Oridgenal One More
Time CDX SC RN AX MXJ Anne Jones
Fast Novice A 24”
1st - Bek - Diamond’s Bekua Live at Red Rocks
Kelly Pierson
Fast Novice Preferred 20”
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NAP NJP,
Tina Marie
Moodhart
Photos: Patti Pentler and The Winning Image
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PUPPY AND VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES
Critique by Judge Bill Kent
Photos courtesy of: The Winning Image
Best in Veteran Sweeps - Ch. Thor Of Parnassus
Owners: Gary Anderson & Barbara Krizkova
Best in Sweeps - Diablo’s Kona Kamikaze Kid, Owners: Nancy Faville
& John & Paula Dolan & Tiffany Baggaley (dog)
W
hat a wonderful, lifetime
Ridgeback experience it was
for me to judge the Sweeps &
Veteran Sweeps at the 2008 “Field of
Honor” Specialty. Gettysburg is one of
my favorite tourist spots. Being able to
judge there was doubly pleasurable.
My goals in judging the Sweeps was
to give EVERY dog the benefit of the
time allotted by AKC for examination
and movement. I worked on developing a ring pattern and procedure that
would not only keep me on time but
would also help the exhibitors and
spectators see what my priorities are.
It’s important for a Sweeps judge to
be patient, kind and respectful to all
exhibitors, especially newbie pups and
handlers so as to make it a positive
experience and encourage their future
exhibition. I also strove to be consistent
in the style of dog in my placements.
I can’t remember when/if 18
–24 month old dogs and bitches were
included in a Sweepstakes. The 2007
Specialty was 17 months earlier, and
a lot of dogs would have missed being
able to participate in a Sweepstakes if
this class was not included this year. I
Best Opposite Sex to Best in Sweeps - Dimond’s Precious Gem, JC
Owner: Sandra Gordon (bitch)
agree that all dogs should be allowed to
participate.
SUGGESTION for future Specialties where 18 – 24 month classes are
included. Split it into two Sweepstakes
– Puppy Sweeps (6 – 12 mos.) and
Sweeps (12 - 24 mos.). Award BOB &
BOS to both. Just an idea and something for the board and future Show
Chairs to consider.
Sweeps Dogs – 6 – 9 mos.
1st – maturing nicely, sound mover,
good feet, handsome head
2nd - same as 1st place, tough deciding between the two
3rd – good looking puppy, but not as
together as my first 2 placements
4th – nice pup, will take time to
mature – not that that’s a bad thing.
Several rather short ridges in this
class
Sweeps Dogs 9 – 12 mos.
1st - Handsome head, nice mover,
good feet, nice ridge
2nd - Similar to 1st place dog; again
was hard to decide between the two
3rd – Nice front, nice tail set
4th – Very nice looking dog. Needs
time to mature.
1st – Nice head, good feet, nice outline, good mover
2nd – Nice head and expression, dark
eyes
3rd - Liver nose with good coloration,
sound mover
4th – Handsome young dog, good
bone and substance
1st – nice feet, good tail set, dark
eyes, good mover, nice bone and substance for age.
2nd – clear coat, dark eyes. Good
expression. Not as much substance as
1st place dog, good feet
3rd – liver nose, VERY good ridge,
nice feet, good tail set
4th – dark red, dark eyes, nice ear
and tail set, ridge a little short
There were several dogs in this class
that were rather fine and/or with decidedly short ridges.
Sweeps Dog – 18 –24 mos.
1st -This dog was my BOB in Sweeps.
Probably a bit taller than the standard,
but all the pieces fit together. Balanced
on the stack and a beautiful mover.
Handsome head, wonderful personality.
He sold me. Would be proud to own him.
Congratulations!
2nd - Close in style to 1st place dog
but not as tall. Still needs time to fully
mature. Handsome dog. Another tough
decision.
3rd - A very nice dog. Sound and
nicely presented. Ridge a bit short.
4th - A bit more white than standard
calls for; a little kink at the tip of his
tail. Nice outline, good mover.
Sweeps Bitch – 6 – 9 mos.
1st Good feet and ridge. Eyes a bit
light. But good size and substance for
age. Very sound
2nd Really nice bitch. A bit more
white on one foot than desirable. Predict she’ll be a lovely grown-up female.
3rd Solid color, dark eyes, good ear
set, nice tail set, nice ridge.
4th Finer, but nicely put together.
Good ear set. Nice expression.
Nice looking dogs in this class, but a
lot of short ridges.
Sweeps Bitch 9 – 12 mos.
1st What a nice 9 – 12 bitch should
look like. Lovely head, nice dark eyes.
BOS to Best Veteran in Sweeps - Ch. Umtali’s Amarillo By Morning
Owners: Barbara Sohayda & Nancy Rich
Personality and soundness. I can see
her growing up to be a beautiful adult
female. Tough for me to decide between
her and my 18 – 24 mo. Bitch for BOS.
2nd Mature for age – strong rear muscling. Dark eyes. Good ridge, feet and
tail set
3rd Smallish for age group, dark eyes,
good feet, ear and tail set. Nice solid,
clear coat. Nice looking bitch
4th Feet a bit down. Nice ridge and
tail set. Alert, personable.
1st Nice color liver nose. Good ridge,
good feet, nice dark amber eyes, alert,
happy dog. Very sound.
2nd Substantial. Good thigh muscling.
Good ear and tail set.
3rd Vying for 2nd place. On the final
go-around, gait was off. Nice looking
bitch on the stack.
4th Good ridge, nice feet. Probably a
slow maturer, but predict she will be a
nice adult bitch.
1st Substantial, nice head, feet and
tail. Lovely on the move.
2nd Good ridge, a bit more black ticking in coat than I prefer. Nice outline on
the stack.
3rd Good ridge, nice feet and tail set.
Very expressive. Pretty bitch.
4th Very expressive, nice feet, good
muscling.
Again – a lot of short ridges in the
class.
Sweeps Bitch – 18 –24 mos.
1st My BOS in Sweeps. A lovely bitch
– true to the standard. GOOD front. A
real show girl. I learned afterward that
she was already a finished champion.
Congratulations!
2nd Heavier head, nice feet, good
expression, dark eyes, nice tail set
3rd Right amount of black on face,
good feet, nice ridge
4th Dark eyes, nice ridge,, good tail
set
And yet another class with a LOT of
short ridges.
W
hat a pleasure it was for me to
judge the Veteran Sweeps, but
it was an extremely difficult
task - heavy hitter entrants, still with so
much quality. I remember a lot of these
dogs when they were youngsters. I was
delighted to see the vast majority of
them looking and acting like they had
drunk from the Fountain of Youth. They
didn’t forget, and they were exuberant
to be back in the limelight. The sparkle
in their eyes overtook what clouding has
come with age.
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1st place - 6-9 mo. puppy dog
Sunstone’s Magic Man
2nd place - 6-9 mo. puppy dog
Whirlaway’s Caesar’s Pride
3rd place - 6-9 mo. puppy dog
Kwetu’s Tchaka Olmurani
Lolowuaru
4th place - 6-9 mo. puppy dog
Ivorymoon’s Captain Jack
Sparrow
1st place - 6-9 mo. puppy bitch
Whirlaway’s Charm Offensive
2nd place - 6-9 mo. puppy bitch
Tifari’s Simply Sinful
3rd place - 6-9 mo. puppy bitch
Emerald Isle’s Reflections By
Tifari
4th place - 6-9 mo. puppy bitch
Excalibers Blink Of An Eye
Kennebec Alchemy To Boldly Go
Riveroads Ridgerunr Hammer
Of Thor
Karhiba N Adili’s Winning Hand
Maijani’s Dutch Goldberg
Ridge View’s Some Kind Of
Wonderful
2nd place - 9-12 mo. puppy bitch
Sulawesi’s Meet Me At Midnight
3rd place - 9-12 mo. puppy bitch
Kennebec’s New Hope On
Walnut Hill
Lija’s Sweet Rhode To
Cambridge
Kimani’s Sneak Preview
County Line’s Chancellor Of
Freedom
Yandisa Hit The Road
Symetri St Augustine’s Not Yet
Taylor Made’s Back Up Plan
2nd place - 12-15 mo. puppy bitch 3rd place - 12-15 mo. puppy bitch
Lamarde Perro Papa Wasa Juba
Strasridge Bring It Back To
Lee
Vedauwoo
Strasridge’s Valour Of Regiment
Paradigm Double Bogie
Ch. Paradigm Aariel’s
Undisputed
Beau Bijou’s Junior Bigs
Spurridge’s Axl Of Lionridge
Beau Bijou’s Little Special
Ch. Kionridge’s Alexa By
Pingora Surprise Girl Tsadania
Spurridge
Paradigm’s Paradise Regained
Diablo’s Kona Kamikaze Kid
Intrique Epic Journey
Ch. Arifi’s Full Speed Ahead Of
Sulawesi
Yandisa’s Gabriel In Paradise
Ch. Dimond’s Precious Gem
Dimond Spring Vlly’s Champagne
Ch. Kacela Driving Miss Daisy
Wishes
Rokishols Angel Is A Centerfold
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SWEEPSTAKES
Veteran Dog – 7 – 9 years
1st My BOB in Veteran Sweeps.
Handsome dog with good substance and
bone – nothing overdone. Handsome
head, dark eyes. GOOD ridge. Efficient
and easy moving. Could easily compete
with younger specials. Congratulations!
2nd Another very nice veteran.
Good conditioning, nice mover. Ridge a
bit short.
3rd A very nice male. Holding age
very well. Might be getting a bit tired of
the show ring.
4th Good looking dog on the stack.
Handsome head . Very expressive. Eyes
lighter than I would like to see and ridge
a bit short.
Veteran Dog – 9 – 11 years
1st Topline level on the move. As
sound as any young dog. Handsome
male.
2nd Big red boy with tons of personality. He won’t let you ignore him. GOOD
ridge. What a showman and still looking
young and physically fit for his years.
3rd Not holding age as well as my
first two placements. Still sound on the
stack and move.
4th A bit more refined, but holding
age well. Dark eyes, good ear set. Lots
of happy expression.
Veteran Dog – 11 years & older
1st Nice size, substantial, nice
head, alert and happy. Feet still good
– nice mover.
2nd Dark eyes, moves very well.
Still willing to put on a show.
3rd Nice ridge, very happy. Showing his age, but still sound mentally and
physically.
Veteran Bitch – 7 – 9 years
1st True to standard – holding age
well. Lovely on stack and move..
2nd A bit finer than #1; nice ridge,
holding up well for brood bitch.
3rd Lovely head and expression,
NICE ridge – probably the nicest ridge of
all the dogs that I judged.
4th Feet down just a bit. Good
ridge. Alert and very happy to be there.
Veteran Bitch – 9 – 11 years
1st Good feet, lovely expression,
good ridge, nice tail set
2nd Carbon copy of #1. Holding age
well. Very sound.
3rd Good feet, nice front, good
ridge. Very happy girl.
4th Happy girl. Good ridge, Still
willing to strut her stuff.
1st place - 7-9 veteran dog
Ch. Thor Of Parnassus
2nd place - 7-9 veteran dog
Ch. Spring Valley-Nashira Read
All About It
3rd place - 7-9 veteran dog
DC Freland’s Run Beyond The
Limit
4th place - 7-9 veteran dog
Ch. Westwood Captain In
Command
1st place - 9-11 veteran dog
Ch. Sulawesi Legal Limit Of
Aslan
2nd place - 9-11 veteran dog
Ch. Sunsweet Phoenix By Kwetu
3rd place - 9-11 veteran dog
Ch. Omega’s Blk Mambazo Of
Tahari
4th place - 9-11 veteran dog
DC County Line’s I Like It Like
That
1st place - 11 & over veteran dog
DC Spring Valley’s Half Dimond
2nd place -11 & over veteran dog
Ch. Kissi’s Diata Makalo
SWEEPSTAKES
Veteran Bitch – 11 years & older
1st MY BOS in Veteran Sweeps.
Lovely. Still looked and acted like
a young bitch. Outstanding conformation and movement. Smooth.
Congratulations!
2nd Another bitch holding age very
well. Alert, happy, sound.
3rd Lovely head, nice ridge, nice
tail set. Lots of personality.
4th Liver nose, alert and happy, good
feet, nice ridge.
OVERALL EVALUATION
T
he standard defines type – the
closer the dog meets the standard, the typier that dog is. The
Ridgebacks I evaluated were consistent
with the standard in most all respects.
1st place - 7-9 veteran bitch
Ch. Rhodeside Dimond Mwinda
1st place - 9-11 veteran bitch
Ch. Summut Lake Effect Star
Heads are improving with the
muzzles getting more length making
the head more balanced. Ear set was
good. Some light eyes. I didn’t see any
bad bites. Fronts, and fronts compared
to rear angulation are improving. Good
feet and bone. Most dogs had good
substance for their age category. Hocks
were short, strong and straight. There
were just a few kink tails. A few dogs
had a bit more white than the standard
states, but I didn’t view it as a problem. Nice tail sets. Kudos to breeders
for excellent temperament and early
training. Movement, for the most
part, was relatively good. However,
some handlers need to concentrate on
running in a straight line. Hindsight is
20/20, but I should have asked Rau to
double mat the part of the ring that
split the ring in half. Handlers were
having a difficult time keeping them-
2nd place - 7-9 veteran bitch
Ch. Simbali’s Kiss This
2nd place - 9-11 veteran bitch
Cedarpoint’s Lady Locksley
selves and their dogs on a single width
of matting – especially when it came to
negotiating the corners.
I wished I had more placement
ribbons to hand out in some of the
classes.
HOWEVER, there is a red flag
blowing in the wind. If you haven’t
signaled my punch on it by reading
my critique, short ridges are close to
becoming the norm, rather than the
exception.
Our standard states: “The ridge
shall start immediately behind the
shoulders and continue to a point between the prominence of the hips.”
The ridge counts for 20 points
– 1/5 of the dog. The name of the
breed is Ridgeback. The ridge is its
“hallmark.” Its description in our standard leaves no room for doubt as to its
3rd place - 7-9 veteran bitch
Tandiwe’s Mason-Dixon Belle
3rd place - 9-11 veteran bitch
Ch. Mystic Isle’s Undercover Girl
1st place - 11 & over veteran bitch 2nd place -11 & over veteran bitch 3rd place - 11 & over veteran bitch
Ch. Umtali’s Amarillo By Morning Ch. Cedarpoint’s Lady Of The Lake Ch. Meandu Echo’s Clio Of Umtali
4th place - 7-9 veteran bitch
Ch. Mystic Isle’s Joy To The
World
4th place - 9-11 veteran bitch
DC Calluna Hi Kito Bandido
4th place -11 & over veteran bitch
Mystic Isle’s Elegant Spirit
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SWEEPSTAKES
size, placement and shape. Best Ridge
Awards in Specialty Best Ridge contests
are coveted.
It’s seldom anymore that a ridge
comes between the prominence of the
hips. However, I found a lot of ridges
that weren’t just one or two inches
short of that mark; rather, I’m talking
about ridges that were 3” – 5” short.
The breed has improved in virtually
every other respect, but the length of
the ridge is alarmingly lessening.
There’s a dog under that ridge, and
that dog has to meet the other increments of our standard, as well. I realize
that, and I’d never put up a mediocre
dog just because it has a good ridge.
Thankfully, I did not have to put up a
flagrantly short ridge for 1st place in
any of my classes. I don’t know how
long that choice will continue for future
judges if the length of the ridge continues to lessen. But, then, I am not so arrogant to think that other judges place
the same importance on the quality of
the ridge as I do.
Thank you to those who voted for
me and brought your dogs to me for
evaluation. It is greatly appreciated.
What an honor! I wish you and your
wonderful Ridgebacks success, good
health and long life.
PUPPY SWEEPS RESULTS
Best in Sweeps - Diablo’s Kona Kamikaze
Kid, Owner: Nancy Faville, John & Paula
Dolan & Tiffany Baggaley
BOS to Best in Sweeps - Ch Dimond’s Precious Gem, JC, Owner: Sandra Gordon
6-9 months puppy dogs
1st Sunstone’s Magic Man, Owner: Rhoda
Springer
2nd Whirlaway’s Caesar’s Pride, Owner:
Jen Lazowski and Mike Nozzi
3rd Kwetu’s Tchaka Olmurani Lolowuaru,
Owner: Craig & Elizabeth Williams
4th Ivorymoon’s Captain Jack Sparrow,
Owner: Nadia Dormer, Justin Lyston and
Sarah Hartwig
1st Kennebec Alchemy To Boldly Go,
Owner: Anne Jones & Monique Mcllhenney
2nd Riveroads Ridgerunr Hammer Of Thor,
Owner: Robert Keller, Jr
3rd Karhiba N Adili’s Winning Hand,
Owner: Nadine Vaccarino, Tammy Lynch, &
Kiki Courtelis & Celia Hoffman
4th Maijani’s Dutch Goldberg, Owner:
Noah Shomberg
1st Kimani’s Sneak Preview, Owner: Lisa
Campbell
2nd County Line’s Chancellor Of Freedom:
Nicole & John Perez & Lisa Hoffman
3rd Yandisa Hit The Road, Owner: Jennifer
Cox & Debbie Welsh
4th Symetri St Augustine’s Not Yet, Owner:
Terrence Howell & Quinn Caldwell
1st Paradigm Double Bogie, Owner: Audrey
Kurzawa
2nd CH Paradigm AAriel’s Undisputed,
Owner: Stacey & Andrew Ford & Diane
Engelking
3rd Beau Bijou’s Junior Bigs, Owner: Paul
Mahil & Avril Hall-Mahil
4th Spurridge’s Axl Of Lionridge, Owner:
Patty Olney
1st Diablo’s Kona Kamikaze Kid, Owner:
Nancy Faville, John & Paula Dolan & Tiffany
Baggaley
2nd Intrique Epic Journey, JC, Owner: Sue
& John Morrill
3rd CH Arifi’s Full Speed Ahead Of Sulawesi, Owner: Liz & Chris Demery
4th Yandisa’s Gabriel In Paradise, Owner:
Erik Lee and Debbie Clark
6-9 months puppy bitch
1st Whirlaway’s Charm Offensive,
Owner: William & Christine Kitsch & Jennifer
Lazowski
2nd Tifari’s Simply Sinful, Owner: Angie
Hartley
3rd Emerald Isle’s Reflections By Tifari,
Owner: Mark & Ann Rudd
4th Excalibers Blink Of An Eye, Owner:
Wade & Karen Harvey & Alicija Michnowicz
1st Ridge View’s Some Kind Of Wonderful,
Owner: Jennifer Taylor Cousar
2nd Sulawesi’s Meet Me At Midnight,
Owner: Liz & Chris Demery
3rd Kennebec’s New Hope On Walnut Hill,
Owner: David Van Ess & Mario Korenstein &
Monique Mcllhenney
4th Lija’s Sweet Rhode To Cambridge,
Owner: Howie & Crystal Balliff & Linda
Siplon
1st Taylor Made’s Back Up Plan, Owner:
Tina & Brian Moodhart
2nd Lamarde Perro Papa Wasa Juba Lee,
Owner: Kerry Williams
3rd Strasridge Bring It Back To Vedauwoo,
Owner: MaryLynn Elliott & Frank DePaulo
4th Strasridge’s Valour Of Regiment,
Owner: Cammay Jones & MaryLynn Elliott
15-18 months bitch
1st Beau Bijou’s Little Special, Owner:
Paul & Avril Hall-Mahil
2nd Ch Lionridge’s Alexa By Spurridge,
Owner: Patty Olney
3rd Pingora Surprise Girl Tsadania, Owner:
Melloni Turpin Harrell & Darcy & Cynthia
Willson
4th Paradigm’s Paradise Regained, Owner:
Mike & Martha Munchhof
SWEEPSTAKES
2nd Ch Kissi’s Diata Makalo, Owner: Jeanne &
Klaus Ohrnberger & Sandra Drogmiller
3rd Ch Sienna’s Winds Of Chance, SC, TDI,
Owner: Leisa Temple
7-9 Veteran Bitch
1st Ch Rhodeside Dimond Mwinda, JC,
Owner: Nancy Clayton & Sandra Gordon
2nd Ch Simbali’s Kiss This, Owner: Ann
Meyer & Holli Askren
3rd Tandiwe’s Mason-Dixon Belle, JC,
Owner Lou Ann Isenberg & Mary Bernie
4th Ch Mystic Isle’s Joy To The World, JC,
Owner: Diane & Charles Pike
9-11 Veteran Bitch
1st Ch Summit Lake Effect Star, SC, OAJ,
RA, VC, Owner: Jane Missimer, Meg Willis
Redfern and Dawn Bohan
2nd Cedarpoint’s Lady Locksley, Owner:
Kevin & Zoe Ashton
3rd Ch Mystic Isle’s Undercover Girl, RN,
Owner: John Arvin & Susan Gayley
4th DC Calluna Hi Kito Bandido
SWF,MC,LCX2 Owners: Nancy & Bud Henry
11 & over Veteran Bitch
1st Ch Umtali’s Amarillo By Morning,
Owner: Barbara Sohayda & Nancy Rich
2nd Ch Cedarpoint’s Lady Of The Lake,
Owner: Stewart & Jacqui Danker
3rd Ch Meandu Echo’s Clio Of Umtali, JC,
TDI, CD, Owner: Patricia Ottaway & Brenda
Surin
4th Mystic Isle’s Elegant Spirit, Owner:
Celia & Glenn Hoffman
1st Ch Dimond’s Precious Gem, JC, Owner:
Sandra Gordon
2nd Dimond Spring Vlly’s Champagne
Wishes, Owner: Nicole Severino & Sandra
Gordon
3rd Ch Kacela Driving Miss Daisy, Owner:
Elizabeth Brock & Jeanne Ohrnberger
4th Rokishols Angel Is A Centerfold,
Owner: Denise Price
VETERAN SWEEPS RESULTS
Best in Veteran Sweeps - Ch Thor Of Parnassus, Owner: Gary Anderson & Barbara
Krizkova
BOS to Best Veteran Sweeps- Ch Umtali’s
Amarillo By Morning, Owner: Barbara Sohayda & Nancy Rich
7-9 Veteran Dog
1st Ch Thor Of Parnassus, Owner: Gary
Anderson & Barbara Krizkova
2nd Ch Spring Valley-Nashira Read All
About It, Owner: Dennis MacMullin & Linda
Ruth & Marie Cotton
3rd DC Freland’s Run Beyond The Limit,
CDX, SE, RE, AX, MX, Owner Jennifer Underwood
4th Ch Westwood Captain In Command,
Owner: Mary & John Bernie
9-11 Veteran Dog
1st Ch Sulawesi Legal Limit Of Aslan, JC,
Owner: Liz & Chris Demery
2nd Ch Sunsweet Phoenix By Kwetu, JC,
Owner: Mike & Mary Gauthier-Teeling
3rd Ch Omega’s Blk Mambazo Of Tahari,
Owner: Catherine & Patrick Ford
4th DC County Line’s I like It Like That,
MC, Owner: Denise Flaim & Frederick Eder
11 & Over Veteran Dog
1st DC Spring Valley’s Half Dimond, MC,
NA, UD, Owner: Claire Gelok
Candids by Patti Pentler and Terri Gedek
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CONFORMATION
Critique by Judge Jon Cole
Photos courtesy of: The Winning Image
Award of Merit 1 - Ch. Pupukearidge Ikaika O
Springvly (Dog)
Best in Specialty - Ch. Mzazi’s Beau De Soleil
T
he National at Gettysburg was
exciting and fun to do. I would
like to thank all the participants
who entered the event. Celia Hoffman
and her committee did a great job in
putting this together. The Stewards
she selected were outstanding, highly
efficient and innovative. Without their
efforts the ring procedure would not
have been so smooth. The facility was
great to work in and well illuminated.
The weather was late summer or early
autumn, and everything was very green.
Tuesday was day one for the male
classes. This includes 6-9 through open
with 3 classes of veterans, field champions and altered. I was pleased with
the quality and depth in several of the
classes.
Veteran 7-9 years was won by Ch
Westwood Captain in Command. A nice
dog with bone matching his body size.
He had a level top line and moved well.
Well balanced.
Veteran 9-11 years was won by Ch
Spring Valley’s Great Gatsby. An excellent animal with balance, good reach/
drive, and level top line. Not a large
male, but well put together. Even at 10
years of age, this dog ended the week
Award of Merit 2 - Ch. Spring Valley’s Great
Gatsby (Dog)
Award of Merit 3 - Ch. OF Afrikka Spring Valley
Dorian Gray, JC (Dog)
Best Opposite Sex - Ch. Nashira’s Private Collection
fighting it out for the Breed win with
two other entries. On this day he was
all together and showed outstandingly.
Veteran 11 and over was won by FC
Kushinda TT King Khou-Dee, JC, SC, MC.
Considering the age, he looked good.
He still had a level top line and moved
well around the ring. He needed more
head and body, but age may have taken
its toll here.
6-9 month puppy dog class was
won by Tobi’s Walk the Lion. I liked this
youngster. The make and shape was
appealing. He had a strong headpiece
for a young dog, level top line, bone fit
the body, and was balanced. He carried
himself well around the ring.
9-12 month puppy dog winner was
Riveroads Ridgerunr Hammer of Thor.
Another promising animal. He had well
filled muzzle and back skull. I thought
that this head was quite good for a
young dog. The bone fit his body. I
thought that he could have used himself
better in the rear in profile. Also, he
struck me as a little long for his height.
12-18 puppy dog class was won
by Paradigm’s Red Talisman. This was
a very competitive class with good
quality and depth. Talisman was a nice
size and length. He carried his top line
well standing or moving. He moved out
very well. The neck to shoulders was
clean and flowing. Headpiece was solid
with a good expression. Talisman was a
contender for Winners Dog later in the
day. I was pleased to award him Reserve
Winners Dog.
Bred by Exhibitor winner went to
Beau Bijou’s Kwai Baby. This was another tough class where quality abounded.
This animal caught my eye both when
he stood and moved. The head, muzzle
and expression were pleasing to me.
The neck flowed into the back smoothly. Top line was solid both standing and
in motion. Body, bone with compact
feet were all there. He is still a young
dog, so will mature even more. This was
my Winners Dog later in the day.
American Bred Class was won by
Kimani’s Something To Talk About. This
was a challenging class as the entries
had various virtues, but also issues. Talk
About did rise to the top of the class,
but narrowly over the 2nd place dog.
He had a good top line and moved well.
I would have liked more dog. The 2nd
place Yandisa My Jonas O’Brenkellem
Award of Merit #5 - Mach2 Kennebec’s Alchemy
Alliance (Bitch)
Award of Merit 8 - Paradigm’s Fire and
Brimstone (Bitch)
Award of Merit 6 - Ch. Calico Ridge Lionheart
Maiden (Bitch)
Award of Merit 9 - Ch. Bandari’s Mukhtaar
Chigani (Dog)
Awards of Merit
1. Ch Pupukearidge Ikaika O Sprngvly, (Dog) Breeder: Tom & Barbara
Peach, Owner: Tom & Barbara Peach, Pam Lambie & Sonnet & Ian
McKinnon
2. Ch Spring Valley’s Great Gatsby, (Dog from the Veteran’s Class)
Breeder: Marie Cotton & Charles McWhirter, Owner: Sonnet & Ian
McKinnon
3. Ch Of Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Gray, JC, (Dog) Breeder Dr.
Christina Wistrom, Owner: Dr. Christina Wistrom & Sonnet & Ian McKinnon
4. Ch Adili’s American Idol, (Dog) Breeder: Tammy Lynch & Karen
LaFleur, Owner: Tammy Lynch, Kiki Courtelis & Karen LaFleur
Award of Merit 7 - Ch. Luna Blu Tigris By
Sweet Creek (Dog)
Award of Merit 10 - Ch. Paradigm Aariel’s
Entourage (Dog)
5. Mach2 Kennebec’s Alchemy Alliance, CDX, JC, NAF, (Bitch from
the Veteran’s Class), Breeder Monique Mcllhenney, Owner: Anne Jones
6. Ch Calico Ridge Lionheart Maiden, (Bitch) Breeder: Jim & Amy
Curry, Owner: Diane Jacobsen
7. Ch Luna Blu Tigris By Sweet Creek, (Dog) Breeder: Isabella & Eric
Mailman, Owner: Cynthia Elkenberry
8. Paradigm’s Fire and Brimstone, (Bitch, Winners Bitch) Breeder/
Owner: Mike & Martha Munchhof
9. Ch Bandari’s Mukhtaar Chigani, (Dog) Breeder: Kathleen Milby,
Owner: Deborah Ahern Ridlon
10. Ch Paradigm AAriel’s Entourage, CD, RA, (Dog) Breeder: Martha
& Michael Munchhof, Owner: Stacy & Andrew Ford & Diane Engelking
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Conformation
had a better body, but did not match
the movement of Talk About.
Open Dog went to Tubila’s Earth
Shatter’n Kaboom. This was a large
class, which had a good range of quality. It was hard fought. My winner was
a large boned dog with a larger body.
The headpiece fit his body. I liked
his top line and he moved well with
good reach and drive. He had balance
and style. I considered him both for
winners and reserve. He lost to the
2 winners because of the front being
just slightly off when standing.
Field Champion was won by a very
good dog DC Spring Valley’s Pele, TD,
SC, HIC. I was impressed with this dog.
He had movement, top line, head and
presence. Later in the week, I tried
very hard to find a place for him in the
Award of Merit group. He could have
used more depth of chest, but beyond
that he was nice.
Hunting Dogs was won by Ushamwari’s SV Mwangwi Afrika, RA, NA,
SXC, NAJ. Heavy boned dog, with a
nice headpiece. Back line was satisfactory. Needed to move out more.
Wednesday brought another great
day with many bitches.
Veteran 7-9 was won by Ch Simbali’s Kiss This. Balanced of moderate
size. Moved with good authority around
the ring. Needed more head.
Veteran 9-11 winner was Mach2
Kennebec’s Alchemy Alliance CDX, JC,
NAF. A striking bitch with a good body,
headpiece and top line. She moved
around with good reach and drive.
Not a big bitch, but moderate sized.
Alliance was under consideration for
BOS later in the week. She is a quality
bitch.
Veteran 11 and over was won by Ch
Cedarpoints Lady of the Lake. For her
age she looked good. She demonstrated
good movement. Needed more body,
but age may have come into play here.
6-9 puppy bitch winner was
Excaliber’s Vision in the Night. Very
nice young bitch who needs maturity.
The bone matched her body and she
had tight feet. Nice top line. I thought
she was promising.
Best of Winners, Winners Dog
Beau Bijou’s Kwai Baby
Winners Bitch
Paradigm’s Fire and Brimstone
9-12 puppy bitch was won by
Spring Valley’s Lady Jane. I like her
overall balance. She carried her top
line well and moved with authority.
For a young bitch, she had a pleasing
headpiece. Jane does need a lot more
maturity.
12 –18 puppy bitch winner was
Beau Bijou’s Little Special. I thought
that is was a lovely young bitch with
good balance. Her bone fits her body.
She moves out carrying her top line
well. She has a nice chest extension
with clean straight front legs. I was
impressed. She became my reserve
winners Bitch.
Bred By Exhibitor was won by
Dimond Spring Valley’s Champagne
Wishes. Nice class. The winner was
typy with good balance. She moved
well and carried her top line. Good
bone and feet.
American Bred Bitch winner was
Vyrtuoua Emma Good Thief. Balanced
bitch with good movement. Top line
level. Bone fit the body.
Open bitch was won by Paradigm’s
Reserve Winners Dog
Paradigm’s Red Talisman
boiled down to 3 worthy males vying
for the Breed crown. Two were mature
younger dogs while the 3rd was from
the 9-11 Veteran class. All three showed
their merit repeatedly, and in the end
only small items tipped the balance.
The Best of Breed was won by Ch
Mzazi’s Beau De Soleil. This was a solid
dog very well balanced with appropriate
bone and compact feet. He stood correctly in the front and had corresponding angulation in the rear. The skull and
muzzle was strong with a good expression. The neck flowed cleanly into the
top line. The top line was level both in
motion and standing. This dog did not
have quite the extreme reach and drive
as one of his challengers, but his reach
and drive was excellent. The dog flowed
around the ring and moved easily when
cornering. His height to length of body
was right on. I was pleased to award
this animal BOB.
Best of Winners was won by Beau
Bijou’s Kwai Baby. He was discussed
earlier.
Best Opposite was won by Ch
Nashira’s Private Collection. I felt that
this bitch had solid virtues. Starting
with the front of the animal: she had a
strong headpiece with a good expression. Flowed around the ring carrying a
level top line. Nice bone and compact
feet. I would have liked a little shorter
body length, but her virtues overrode
that one issue. Quality bitch.
Thank you all for a great time.
WINNERS’ COMMENTS
Ch Of Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Gray
(3rd AOM)
Christina Aurell Wistrom, Ph.D.
“Winner of Top Twenty Competition, Dorian Gray is the coolest dog I
have ever bred and owned. Sonnet and
I are so proud of him being out there
showing his heart out and continuing the
legacy of his sire MBIS MBISS Ch Spring
Valley’s Great Gatsby ROM. Dorian just
loves the show ring and enjoys being
with his handler Jack Secrest Jr. Everybody loves him and we are so fortunate
to have the best Spring Valley team supporting him wherever he goes!”
Ch Paradigm’s Aariel’s Entourage
(10th AOM, Obedience Placement)
Ch Paradigm Aariel’s Undisputed
(Sweeps Placement, Obedience Qualifier)
Stacey K. Ford
“I wish I could have been there.
The 2008 specialty was scheduled at a
time when I was required to work. Even
coming for a quick weekend was impossible. I am sure I ran up the minutes on
everyone’s cell phone as I was calling continued on page 80
Reserve Winners Bitch
Fire and Brimstone. This is a lovely
bitch with a strong headpiece and good
expression. Not a large bitch but is
muscular and athletic looking. Clean
top line both standing and moving. She
moved well for her size. Very balance
with good compact feet, well bodied
and a straight clean front. This was my
Winners Bitch.
Hunting Bitch was won by Ch Rare
Earth’s History in Motion JC. A balanced bitch with good movement. Top
line correct.
Field Champion winners was DC
Ridgelea Yerchanig Zartouhi, SC. A
finer bodied bitch but still well proportioned. Moved with good reach and
drive. Needed more head and the ears
were not her strong point.
Day 3 was the grand finale for
the event. Not only were there a
large number of breed exhibits, but
a substantional entry in brace, stud
dog and brood bitch classes. The large
ring complemented the large entry.
The first cut lead to other cuts and all
1st place - 6-9 mo. dog
Tobi’s Walk The Lion
2nd place - 6-9 mo. dog
Ushamwari’s Full Steam Ahead
Riveroads Ridgerunr Hammer
Of Thor
Maijani’s Dutch Goldberg
Kimani’s Sneak Preview
3rd place - 6-9 mo. dog
Kimani’s Beat of Mozambique
4th place - 6-9 mo. dog
Ivorymoon’s Captain Jack
Sparrow
3rd place - 9-12 mo. dog
Karhiba N Adili’s Winning Hand Maijani’s Dutch Goldberg
Kimani’s Pride of Windermere
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the festivities and hope to make my
first Ridgie National next year in Michigan!”
Conformation
possibly hourly for the latest updates.
“The week started well with Lennox getting a 2nd in Sweeps. Later in
the day, I was even more excited to
hear that Lennox, at just 16 months
of age, had qualified in Novice Obedience and Tyson had taken a second
in the same Obedience class. Not bad
considering the fact that I really have
been too busy to work with either dog
and Diane Engelking never worked with
Lennox before in the obedience ring.
Having Tyson’s sister Dinah take Winners
Bitch was probably the biggest thrill of
the week.
“I would have loved to see Tyson
and Diane in the Top-Twenty ring or the
breed ring, but the Award of Merit for
Tyson and his sister Dinah made up for
all that I missed!!! I was sorry to miss
Ch Paradigm’s Aariel’s Entourage
(10th AOM)
Paradigm’s Fire and Brimstone
(Winners Bitch and 8th AOM)
(Reserve Winners Dog)
Ch Paradigm’s First Lady of Song
(Brood Bitch Placement)
Martha Munchoff
“The 2008 specialty was a thrilling experience for us as breeders – in
Obedience, Sweeps, 12-18 month and
Open classes, Brood Bitch and in the
Breed ring. It is exciting that Dinah
won Winners Bitch. Additionally, it is a
privilege that both Dinah and her littermate, Tyson, received Award of Merits.
It was fun to watch Tyson and Diane
in the Top 20 competition and quite a
tribute to the team to win 2nd place in
obedience. We are also honored with
Rowan’s Reserve Winners Dog win, as
well as the placements of Gus and Eva
in the Sweeps and 12-18 month classes.
Lennox, littermate to Rowan, Gus and
Eva, also placed in his Sweeps class
and attained his first leg towards his
CD! To cap the week off for us, it was
a pleasure to see Ella – dam of all the
above-mentioned winners – take 3rd
place in the Brood Bitch class. Thank
you to all the friends and mentors who
contributed and helped make this a
special year for us!”
Ch Luna Blu Tigris by Sweet Creek
(7th AOM)
Cynthia Eikenberry
“Five years ago, I began my search
for my first Ridgeback and came home
1st place - 6-9 mo. bitch
Excaliber’s Vision In The Night
2nd place - 6-9 mo. bitch
Ushamwari’s Dawn Of Kulula
3rd place - 6-9 mo. bitch
Sundown’s Madea Of Paden
4th place - 6-9 mo. bitch
Kwetu’s Fire and Brimstone
Spring Valley’s Lady Jane
Calico Ridge Dash Of Cayenne
Dromkeen’s Sweeet Temptation
Ridge View’s Some Kind Of
Wonderful
Spring Valley’s Rave Review O
Lilly
Paradigm’s Paradise Regained
Nashiras Myst Of The Merlands
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Conformation
with a cute bouncy puppy, Luna. Later
I decided I would like to give up showing horses and focus on showing dogs
but Luna wasn’t the one to show, so I
began my search once again. I studied
RRCUS’s website for bloodlines and a
specific type that had been doing well
over the years and then sent out a
generic letter to all the breeders who
applied. I was quickly directed to a
new breeder in Washington State that
had exactly what we were looking for.
“Later that month we found ourselves at the door of Isabela and Eric
Mailman’s home, with their first litter
out of their outstanding bitch, CH
Applegarth’s Great Expectation and by
CH Tigris Nothing But Net From Masai.
Isabela and I had been corresponding in regards to what our needs were
going to be in a puppy, and there was
only one pup that fit the bill – Ty. In
the past two years we have constantly
been taken to new heights with Ty and
hope to do even better in the years to
come. She has proven herself an outstanding show dog, wonderful companion and enough of a goofball to keep us
in stitches on a daily basis!”
Best of Winners - Beau Bijou’s Kwai Baby,
Breeder: Avril Hall-Mahil, Owner: Avril HallMahil and Paul Mahil
Regular Classes Dogs
Winners Dog - Beau Bijou’s Kwai Baby,
Breeder: Avril Hall-Mahil, Owner: Avril HallMahil & Paul Mahil
Reserve Dog - Paradigm’s Red Talisman, Breeder: Martha & Michael Munchhof,
Owner: Michele Hartmann
Note: All of the AOM and Top Conformation
and Sweeps Winners were given the oppor-
6-9 month dogs
1st Tobi’s Walk The Lion, Breeder: John
& Jane Leiphart & Cheryl Cannon, Owner:
John & Jane Leiphart, Cheryl Cannon & Julia Lefenfeld By CH Oakhurst Wgasa Morgan
Run – Ch Tobi’s Amorea Looking Glass
2nd Ushamwari’s Full Steam Ahead,
Breeder: Robert and Mary Valenti, Owner:
Joyce Myers By Ch Bandari’s A Twist of Fate
– Ch Ushamwari’s Nairobi
3rd Kimani’s Beat of Mozambique Breeder:
Dennis Vega and Alicia Mohr-Hanna Owner:
Maureen Tauber and Alicia Mohr-Hanna By
tunity to submit comments.—Ed
RESULTS
Best of Breed - Ch. Mazai’s Beau De Soleil,
Breeder: P & J Hoffmaster, Owner: Patricia
Gardiner Hoffmaster
Best of Opposite Sex - Ch. Nashira’s Private
Collection, Breeder/Owner: Concetta Jez
and Pasquale Pio
1st place - Stud Dog
Ch. Spring Valley’s Great Gatsby
3rd place - Stud Dog
DC Ridge View’s Cirque Of The Towers
4th place - Stud Dog
Ch. Redawg Christofel O’Copprrdg
1st place - Brood Bitch
Ch. Mzazi’s That’s Why
2nd place - Brood Bitch
Ch. Beau Bijou’s Fire N Ice Of Course
4th place - Brood Bitch
Ch. Meandu Echo’s Clio Of Umtali
1st place - Brace
DC Calluna Hi Kito Bandido SWF
& Ch. Calluna Krispi Cream Jubalee
2nd place - Brace
Ch. Freedoms Ring Of Fire
& Freedoms Gift Of Flight
3rd place - Brace
Alakai’s Maui Rose Of Copperidge
& Ch. Calluna Strykes A Blazing Star
4th place - Brace
Kimani-Kushinda’s Cutting Edge
& Kushinda’s Lone Eagle Washoe’s Image
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OBEDIENCE
Judge: Nancy Withers
Win photos courtesy of: The Winning Image
1st place - Field Champion dog
DC Spring Valley’s Pele
1st place - Field Champion bitch
DC Ridgelea Yerchanig Zartouhi
2nd place - Field Champion dog
DC Tophat Chaminuka Of
Tumomak
3rd place - Field Champion dog
Ch. Kennebec’s Braveheart
4th place - Field Champion dog
DC Ridgelea’s Siragon Of Aristos
2nd place - Field Champion bitch
Ch. Kennebec Wild At Heart
3rd place - Field Champion bitch
FC Kushinda Good Night Erin
4th place - Field Champion bitch
DC Koda’s Cobacabana
Conformation
High in Trial - Ch. Wheatridge’s Pecan Sandie
Owners: Pat Brunstetter & Thomas Shar
Dc Kimani’s Flexible FlyerSC – DC
Kimani’s Motion Granted SC
4th Sweet Creek’s Vive Le Roi,
Breeder/Owner: Isabela & Eric
Mailman By Ch Rollings Nerio
– Riginal SV Rose Tatoo
1st place - Altered dog
9-12 month dogs
Ushamari’s SV Mwangwi Afrika
1st Riveroads Ridgerunr Hammer Of Thor, Breeder: Robert
Keller, Jr, Beth Schmidt & Judy Hupperts,
Owner: Robert Keller, Jr By Ch Thor of
Parnassus – Riveroads Fahradonnah Teekah
ET
2nd Maijani’s Dutch Goldberg, Breeder:
Deborah Cooper & Nicole Severino,
Owner: Noah Shomberg By Dimond-Spring
Vllys Ruff Act to Follow – Dimonds Bella
Rosemarie
Obedience Chair comments
by Barbara Carr
2nd place - Altered dog
Ch. Kennebec Chip Off The Ol
Fella
3rd place - Altered dog
Tahari’s Counter Assault
2nd place - Altered bitch
3rd place - Altered bitch
1st place - Altered bitch
12-18 Month Dogs
Alakai’s Maui Rose Of
Ch. Rare Earth’s History Ch. Madeira’s Tandiwe Diamond
1st Paradigm’s Red Talisman, Breeder:
Gem
Copperidge
In Motion
Michael & Martha Munchhof, Owner:
Michele Hartmann By Ch Kimani’s Aires
4th Kimani’s Pride of Windermere, Breed 2nd Redskyes Light’n McQueen, JC,
Above The Ground JC – Ch Paradigm’s First
er: Alicia Hanna & Patricia Hoffman, Owner:
Breeder: Debra Driza, Linda Cannon, Nancy
Lady of Song
Elaine Petersen By Kimani’s Aires Above The
Brandewie & Lin Hainlen, Owner: Nancy
2nd Kimani’s Sneak Preview, Breeder:
Ground – Kimani’s Motion Picture II
Brandewie, Debra Driza & Linda Cannon By
Alicia Hanna, Owner: Lisa Campbell By Adili’s
Ch Redawg Christofel O’Copperrdg SC – Ch
American Idol – Ch Kimani’s Lasting ImpresBred-by Exhibitor Dog
Wyndrunhr Sunni Skyes of Gold
sion
1st Beau Bijou’s Kwai Baby, Breeder: Avril
3rd Paradigm Double Bogie, Breeder:
Hall-Mahil, Owner: Paul Mahil & Avril HallMichael & Martha Munchhof, Owner: Audrey
Mahil By Ch Mshindajui’s Sat Night SpecialKurzawa By Ch Kimani’s Aires Above The
Ch BeauBijou’s Fire N’Ice Of Course
Ground JC – Ch Paradigm’s First Lady of Song
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Highest Scoring Dog Combined - OTCH Wheatridge Condelezza
O’Kahlu, Owners: Pat Brunstetter & Thomas Shar
ence exercises involves learning selfcontrol and learning to pay attention to
his handler, necessary components of
other canine sports such as agility and
rally, and even necessary for earning
Canine Good Citizen and Therapy Dog
titles!!! I hope even more dogs and
handlers will compete in obedience at
the next National Specialty!!
2nd DC County Line’s Lady Godiva, SC,
Breeder: Lisa Hoffman and E and B Eisenhower, Owner Denise Flain and Fredrick Eder
- Score - 175.5
s the obedience chairperson at
Gettysburg, I would like to thank
Novice Class “B”
the Performance Chairperson,
1st Ch Wheatridge’s Pecan Sandie, CD,
Annamaria Ventresca-Snyder and the
Breeder: Pat Brunstetter and Judy Lichtman,
Show Chairperson, Celia Hoffman, for
Owner: Pat Brunstetter and Thomas Shar
their help in making this competition a
Score - 197
success. I appreciate the efforts of the
2nd Ch Paradigam AAriel’s Entourage, CD,
RESULTS
RA, Breeder: Martha and Michael Munchhof,
experienced stewards, Kathy Sutliff,
Owner: Stacey and Andrew Ford and Diane
Cheryl Cote, Diane Mahuske, and AnNovice Class “A”
Engelking - Score - 188.5
namaria Ventresca-Snyder, in running
1st
Acerridge
Flying
Kirby,
RA,
AX,
MXJ,
3rd Ch Echostar’s Above The Fold, JC,
the ring smoothly. We all appreciated
Breeder: Heidi Doherty, Owner: Pamela and
Breeder/Owner: Patti and Greg Pentler our judge, Nancy Withers, for objecGeoff Shattuck - Score - 190
Score - 185
tively and cheerfully evaluating the
4th FC Uzuri Juba Lee
performance of 49 Rhodesian
Xclusively Taylor Made,
Ridgebacks and their hanRN, OA, Breeder: Kerry
dlers. She awarded High in
Williams, Owners:Brina and
Trial and High Combined to
Tina Moodhart - Score - 183
Pat Brunstetter, whose perforOpen Class “A”
mance was awesome!!
1st Emerald Isle Simply
I felt that the obedience
Irresistible,CD,SC, RE, OA,
participants and the stewards
OAJ, Breeder: Mark and
and the judge all displayed a
Ann Rudd, Owner: Angie
high level of sportsmanship.
Hartley - Score - 184
I was honored to be a part of
1st place Novice A 2nd place Novice A
1st & 2nd place Veterans this competition. For a dog to
- Acerridge Flying
- DC County Line’s
Ch. Kennebec Chip Off The
Kirby
Lady Godiva
‘Ol Fella and Ch. Kennebec’s
become proficient in obediQueen Of Heart
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RALLY
BEST RIDGE
Judge: Nancy Withers
Judge: Rosanne Sexton
Rally Round-Up
By Cindy Ackerman, Rally Chair
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Best Ridge: Ch. Rambo’s Montana Willow, owned by Janice Wolfe
OBEDIENCE
Open Class “B”
1st OTCH Wheatridge Condelezza O’ Kahlu,
UDX2, Breeder Pat Brunstetter and K. Stein,
Owner: Patricia Brunstetter and Thomas Shar
- Score - 196
2nd Ch Alchemy Oridgenal OneMoreTime,
CDX, AX, MX, SC, RN, Breeder: Anne Jones
and Dan McGinley, Owner: Anne Jones Score - 176
Utility Class “A”
NQ
Candids by Terri Gedek
Best of Opposite Sex Ridge: Nashira’s Little Bit of
Meer, owned by Concetta Jez
Utility Class “B”
1st OTCH Wheatridge Condelezza O’Kahul,
UDX2, Breeder: Patricia Brunstetter and K.
Stein, Owner: P. Brunstetter and T. Shar Score - 195
High Scoring Dog In Regular Classes
Ch Wheatridge’s Pecan Sandie, CD,
Breeder: Pat Brunstetter and Judy Lichtman,
Owner: Pat Brunstetter and Thomas Shar
- Score - 197
High Scoring Dog in Open “B”
and Utility Combined
OTCH Wheatridge Condelezza O’Kahul,
UDX2, Breeder: Patricia Brunstetter and K.
Stein, Owner: P. Brunstetter and T. Shar Combined Score - 391
Graduate Novice
1st Ch Windancer’s Moka Valencia, CD, RE,
MC, Breeder/Owner: Janice Schindler Horvat
- Score - 181.5
2nd DC Diamond’s Ice Heist, JC, Breeder:
Dan and Vilma O’Neill, Owner: Kathleen, Sutiff and Dan and Vilma O’Neill - Score - 174
Veterans
1st Ch. Kennebec Chip Off The ‘Ol Fella,
CDX, TT, SC, FCH, CGC, HIC, ET (3 X’s), TDI,
VC, RA, Owner/BreederJulie Williams and
Monique McIlhenney - Score 191
2nd Ch Kennebec’s Queen Of Heart, CD,
SC, RN, HIC, VC, Breeder: Monique Mcllhenney, Owner: Julie
Williams and Monique Mcllhenney - Score - 189
3rd Mach2 Kennebec’s
Alchemy Alliance, CDX, JC,
NAF, Breeder:Monique Mcllhenney, Owner: Anne Jones - Score
- 188.5
4th DC Freland’s Run
Beyond The Limit, CDX, SE, RE,
AX, MX, Breeder: Lee Hedl and
Mary Lynn Jensen, Owner: Jennifer Underwood - Score: 122.5
he 2008 RRCUS National Specialty
Rally trial was a successful event.
Mr. Darryl Warren was the judge.
He was efficient and enjoyed our Ridgebacks. He even stayed after the trial
to shop and watch conformation. We
had 36 Rally entries and only two teams
were absent. Of the 34 competing dog/
handler teams, ALL but three received
qualifying scores! There were several
new titles awarded. Perfect scores of
100 points were awarded to Claire Gelok
with Pele and Janice Schindler–Horvat
with Moka!
Many thanks to Anna Marie Vantresca-Snyder, the 2008 show committee’s
trusty Performance Chair. She was there
for the duration just in case we needed
anything and making sure all the ribbons
and trophies were in order. A heartfelt
thank you to three wonderful ring stewards: Barbara Busch, Betty Salabsky and
RRCUS President Chris Abraham. Whoever exclaimed “many hands make light
work” was right! All the help made the
trial enjoyable for everyone. As always,
I encourage all Ridgeback owners to give
Rally a try. It truly is a lot of fun. The
worst that could happen is you get a dog
who knows how to behave!
RESULTS
Rally Novice A
1st Spring Valley’s Pele, TD, SC, HIC,
Breeder: Marie Cotton & Clarie Gelok, Owner:
Clarie Gelok - Score - 100
2nd Ridgelea’s Siragon Of Aristos, SC,
Breeder: Natalie Bandeian-Zoll, Owner
Nicole Allen, N. Bandeian Zoll - Score - 96
3rd Kipenzi’s Warp Drive, Breeder: Pat
McClellan, Anne Jones & Karen Weaver,
Owner: Paula & A. Colletti - Score - 90
4th Mozanbridge’s Skaduwee Danser,
JC, Breeder: Susan Brookes, Owner: Jody
Leboeuf - Score - 89
Rally Novice B
1st Windancer’s Back To The Future,
SC, Breeder/Owner: Janice Schindler
Horvat & James Horvat - Score - 100
Rally Excellent A
1st Acerridge Flying Kirby, RA, AX, MXJ,
Breeder: Heidi Doherty, Owner: Pamela &
Geoff Shattuck - Score - 93
2nd Ushamwari’s SV Mwangwi Afrika, RA,
NA, SC, NAJ, Breeder: M & R Valenti, Owner:
Marie Valenti & Susan & Rebeca Scelzi Score - 86
3rd Ch Summit Lake Effect Star, SC, OAJ,
RA, VC, Breeder: Leigh Kelley, Owner: Jane
Missimer, Meg Willis Redfern & Dawn Bohan
- Score - 79
4th Ch Windancers Moka Valencia, CD, RE,
MC, Breeder/Owner: Janice Schindler Horvat
- Score -75
2nd FC Uzuri Juba Lee Xclusively Taylor
Made, CD, RN, OA, Breeder: Kerry Williams,
Owner: Brian and Tina Moodhart - Score - 99
3rd Tophats Shagwe Joy, Breeder: Clay &
SueAnn Leslie & Carlee Davies, Owner: Susan
Meas - Score - 98
4th Freland’s Gift Of Running, JC, Breeder:
Jennifer Underwood, Jo Ellen Diers & Lee
Hedl, Owner: Jennifer Underwood & Lee Hedl
- Score - 93
Rally Advanced A
1st Wheatridge Orion Abode Sunset, SC,
RN, Breeder: Pat Brunstetter & Judith Lichtman, Owner: Sally Kepfer & Pat Brunstetter
- Score - 99
2nd Dimond’s Rude Awakening, Breeder:
Sandra Gordon, Robert and Judith Duboff,
Owner: Joanne Sora & Sandra Gordon Score - 89
Rally Excellent B
1st DC Bridon’s From The Heart Of Ridgelea, CD, RA, Breeder: Cindy Lewis, Owner:
Julie Cramer & Doug Berlin - Score - 98
2nd Wheatridge Spirit of Orion, SC, RE,
CD, Breeder: Kathryn & Louis Stein & Pat
Brunstetter, Owner: Sally Kepfer & Pat
Brunstetter - Score - 96
3rd Ch Intrigue’s Madeira Amazn Aladdin,
SC, RE, TDI, HIC, Breeder: Susan & John Morrill, Owner: Blaze Hillman - Score - 96
4th DC Freland’s Run Beyond The Limit,
CDX, SE, RE, AX, MX, Breeder: Lee Hedl &
Mary Lynn Jensen, Owner: Jennifer Underwood - Score - 95
Rally Advanced B
1st Emerald Isle Simply Irresistible, CD,
SC, RE, OA, OAJ, Breeder: Mark & Ann Rudd,
Owner: Angie Hartley - Score - 99
2nd Wheatridge Spirit of Orion, SC, RE,
CD, Breeder: Kathryn & Louis Stein & Pat
Brunstetter, Owner: Sally Kepfer & Pat
Brunstetter - Score - 94
3rd Acerridge Flying Kirby, RA, AX, MXJ,
Breeder: Heidi Doherty, Owner: Pamela &
Geoff Shattuck Score - 94
4th DC Freland’s
Run Beyond The
Limit, CDX, SE, RE,
AX, MX, Breeder:
Lee Hedl & Mary
Lynn Jensen, Owner:
Jennifer Underwood
- Score - 92
1st place Novice A Spring Valley’s Pele
2nd place Novice A Ridgelea’s Siragon Of
Aristos
1st place Advanced A 1st place Novice B
- Windancer’s Back Wheatridge Orion Abode Sunset
and 2nd place Advanced B To The Future
Wheatridge Spirit Of Orion
2nd place Advanced
A - Dimond’s Rude
Awakening
3rd place Novice A Kipenzi’s Warp Drive
2nd place Excellent
A - Ushamwari’s SV
Mwangwi Afrika
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LURE COURSING
JUNIOR COURSERS
Open F
1. Tandiwe’s Maximillion “Max”
2. Ch. Kennebec’s Braveheart “Gibson”
3. Ch. Java’s Tequila, SC “Teq”
4. Wheatridge Orion Adobe Sunset “Adobe”
5. Jager’s Pantera Leo Ripley Intrigue, JC
“Ripley”
Specials A
1. DC Bridon’s from the Heart of Ridgelea
“Valentine”
2. DC Aslan’s Nor’easter of Tophat, MC LCX
“Storm”
3. FC Dominion’s Live Wire, SC “Maddy”
4. FC Mwenje’s In a Big Country, MC “Moose”
5. DC Spring Valley’s Pele “Pele”
Specials B
1. FC Kushinda Good Night Olivia UK “Olivia”
2. DC Diamond’s Ariel of LeCreme “Ariel”
3. FC Kushinda Good Night Jean-Boy UK
“Jean-Boy”
4. FC Uzuri JubaLee Xclusively Taylor Made
“Savvy”
5. FC Spring Valley’s Saint Brigid O’Kildare,
SC CGC “Brigid”
Best of Breed - Lure Coursing - Ch. Umtali’s C’est La Vie
RESULTS
Best of Breed - Ch. Umtali’s C’est La Vie
“Yodel”
Open A
1. Ch. Umtali’s C’est La Vie “Yodel”
2. Seidach’s Turn Up the Volume “Turner”
3. Ch. Tropaco Poggio Antico of HPK, SC
“Poggio”
4. Ch. Rare Earth’s History in Motion, JC
“Tory”
5. Ch. RedSkye’s Hearts on Fire Dimond Girl,
SC “Dimond”
Open B
1. Jager’s Triple Crown of Intrigue, JC
“Bella”
2. Kimani-Kushinda Cutting Edge, JC “Edge”
3. Mystic Isle’s Southern Cross, JC “Reese”
4. Freedom’s Tower of Power, JC “Rocky”
5. Mahaba’s The Cape Doctor, SC “Shine”
Open C
1. Taylor Made Out of Savvy “McKenzie”
2. Shadyridge Waridi II “Ridi”
3. RedSkyes Destination Intrigue, JC “Zuri”
4. Rajataru Solo Performance “Aria”
5. Arifi Bijou du Soleil, JC CGC “Bijou”
Open D
1. RedSkyes Light’n McQueen, JC “Zag”
2. Ch. Freedom’s Ring of Fire, JC “Cash”
3. Ch. Intrigue’s Madeira Amazn’ Aladdin
“Aladdin”
4. Ch. Kennebec Wild at Heart “Katka”
5. Kushinda Grand Rah Torque TKJ “Deseree”
Open E
1. Kuwinda’s Tatuaggio Della Rosa “Anna”
2. Diamond’s Twisis Tempt’n “Venus”
3. RedSkyes She’s All That, JC “Fergie”
4. Rudolph Jabari “Rudy”
5. Umtali’s UHaveARtTo Remain Silent, JC
“Sy”
Specials C
1. FC Turoka Penny’s Strawberry Fields
“Berry”
2. FC Mystic Isle Athena “Athena”
3. FC Ngwazi’s Blackeyed P at Mwenje, SC
“Fergie”
4. DC Dimond N’Regal In the Spirit of Gilda,
SC “Gilda”
5. DC Walker Coil Wrigley LeCreme, SC
“Wrigley”
Veterans
1. Ch. Kennebec’s Queen of Heart “Gennie”
2. Ch. Rocky Ridge’s I Love Lucy, SC “Lucy”
3. Ch. Kennebec’s Chip Off the Ol’ Fella
“Chip Jr.”
4. DC Paradigm Aristos by Ridgelea “Zeus”
5. NFC DC Diamond’s Eye of the Storm MC
LCX2 “Tempest”
Breeder Stake Winners: 4-way tie
McIlhenney (Gibson and Katka)
Moodhart (Carolina and McKenzie)
O’Neill (Ariel and Venus)
RedSkyes (Fergie and Zuri)
Kennel Stake Winners: 2-way tie
RedSkyes (Fergie and Zag)
Dale Parks (Turner and Venus)
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Photos: Linda Cannon
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TRIATHLON
WINNING THE TRIATHLON
It Takes A Bit Of “Savvy”
by Tina Moodhart
S
avvy is my fourth Ridgeback and is
the only one of the four we have
even taught to sit. When we started in Ridgebacks we were interested
exclusively in conformation and it was
a round about way Savvy and I began
to dabble in performance events and to
win 3 RRCUS medallions at national’s.
Savvy was a reserved puppy and
never had much attitude in the show
ring. I signed up for an obedience class
to help her gain confidence. Our obedience instructor was very militant and
forbade food rewards. I asked for a refund after the first class and the owner
of the training club offered to substitute
private lessons. During our lessons she
would give me tips on foot work, etc.,
just in case we ever wanted to compete.
I just smiled condescendingly at her.
My interest in obedience began
at the 2003 National when I saw Kerry
Williams win a placement in Novice
obedience with Savvy’s aunt Judy. I was
in awe that a ridgeback could do all of
those exercises. After taking competition classes out our local dog club, Savvy
and I received our first leg in Novice
A obedience with a score of 170 and a
4th place at the Texas Nationals. I was
thrilled. We also took classes and competed in the new event, Rally, when it
was introduced.
Savvy is a natural courser, we never
trained or road worked her. The first
time she ran she showed absolutely no
interest until the lure began to move
when she gave out a huge scream and
was off. Savvy finished her field Cham-
pionship by winning BOB at the
2005 National in a real nail biter
that required several run offs.
After that win, Savvy’s obedience training took a back seat
to her coursing career. Savvy
was #3 in coursing in 2005 and
has won 4 BIF’s in her coursing
career.
Our latest endeavor is agility, which I find to be the most
challenging and rewarding of
the performance events. Our
progress in agility competition is
directly related to the improvement of my handling skills and
we will be making our first attempt in the excellent ring our
next trial.
Savvy has demonstrated her
all around performance ability
by winning the Triathlon at the
2006 National and after a maternity leave in 2007, repeating
“Savvy”, FC Uzuri Jubalee Xclusively Taylormade CD, RN,
her Triathlon win at the 2008
SC, OA, NAJ, NAP, NJP. Owners/handlers: Brian and Tina
National. As Savvy approaches
Moodhart.
veteran age, I hope to obtain
her excellent agility titles
and to train for higher levels
in obedience and rally. I have
also started training my next
performance dog, Savvy’s
daughter, McKenzie. McKenzie
is also a natural courser and
will benefit from the skills I
have learned working with
Savvy over the years. •
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2nd Select and Breeder/
Kennel Stake winner
Ch. Kennebec’s Chip Off
The Ol’ Fella
4th Select - Ch. Kennebec’s Queen Of
Hearts
Cone
Savvy’s awards from two successful
Nationals.
RESULTS
Best in Triathlon - “Savvy”, FC Uzuri
Jubalee Xclusively Taylormade CD, RN,
SC, OA, NAJ, NAP, NJP. Owners/handlers:
Brian and Tina Moodhart.
Select Awards:
1. Moka, Windancer’s Moka Valencia,
owner/handler: Janice Schindler-Horvat.
2. Chip, Jr., Ch Kennebec’s Chip Off
the Ol’ Fella, owners: Julie Williams and
Monique McIlhenney.
3. Falco, Ch Alchemy Oridgenal One
More Time, owner/handler: Anne Jones.
4. Gennie, Ch Kennebec’s Queen of
Hearts, owners: Julie Williams and Monique McIlhenney.
Kepler
Horvat-Schindler
Serin
5. Adobe, Ch Wheatridge Orion
Adobe Sunset, owner/handler: Sally
Kepler.
Breeder stake (Monique McIlhenney)
AND kennel stake (Julie Williams)
went to the veteran team Chip, Jr
and Gennie.
Messick
Michael
Photos: Patti Pentler and The Winning Image
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Judges’ Comments
Danielle Sand
Breeder Judge
H
aving experienced
the Top 20 competition as an exhibitor
and spectator at previous
National Specialties, I was
honored to be asked to
judge the event this year
in Gettysburg. It was so exciting and such a pleasure
to have the opportunity to
examine so many fine exhibits. The beautiful dogs
and bitches were expertly
and lovingly presented
by their handlers. These
teams have worked so hard
to achieve their standings.
MBIS MBISS Ch Of Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Gray
Viewing this collection of
top dogs in a small venue
select the winner and recognizing the
is a valuable educational
dogs from that viewpoint.
experience for both the judges and for
This showcase of the dogs, who
the spectators. I hope, as a club, we
have competed and excelled during
will continue this tradition for many
the prior year in the show ring, is a
years to come. Thank you so much for
worthwhile experience for both the exthe wonderful experience of judging
hibitors and spectators. It is wonderful
the Top 20 this year.
opportunity to observe and enjoy these
beautiful dogs as they are exhibited to
David Helming, Handler Judge
perfection. I thought the overall quality of the dogs was exceptional with
t was an honor to have been seseveral of them
lected to be
a member of
the judging panel
for the 2008 Top
Twenty competition at the
Rhodesian Ridgeback National
Specialty show. I
had exhibited at
several Newfoundland Top
Twenty competitions but never
had the opportunity to be in
the center of the
ring helping to
I
m
TOP TWENTY
worthy of the top honor if the
final point total of the panel
had so determined. It was great
to have been able to examine
so many correct Ridgebacks and
observe their powerful movement. Rhodesian Ridgebacks
have always been a special
breed for me and it is reassuring to know that the fancy is
continuing to work diligently to
preserve and improve the breed
where needed.
I thought the competition
was well organized and many
kudos to the efficient stewards
for keeping us “on time” and
well organized. Some logistical recommendations I would
suggest the club to consider
would be to reduce the number
of “down and backs” on each
dog from “three” to “two”
and, if possible, try and start the event
earlier. In this way, time could be saved
which could allow for a short break
to be taken after judging to allow for
counting votes followed by actually
recognizing the winner that evening at
the event.
I would like to thank the club for
their hospitality and for allowing me to
be a part of such a special evening.
Ch. Strasridge Sunkissed by Jordan
Ch. Shadoridge Solo Edition of Westwood
DC Calluna’s White Russian
Ch. Koda’s Quick Step
BIS Ch. Redhill’s Leyland Cypress
Am./Can. Ch. Java’s Tequila
RESULTS
Judges:
Breeder Judge: Danielle Sand
All Breed Judge: Linda Krukar
Handler Judge: Dave Helming
Ch. Cutterridge Aslan Blade Runner
BISS Ch. Kimani’s Aires Above The Ground
BISS Ch. Kimani’s Lasting Impression
Winner - MBIS MBISS Ch Of Afrikka Spring Valley Dorian Gray JC
“Bruno”
Participants:
1) Ch Strasridge Sunkissed by Jordan “Sunny”
2) DC Calluna’s White Russian SC
“Ivan”
3) MBIS MBISS Ch Of Afrikka Spring
Valley Dorian Gray JC “Bruno”
Ch. Nashira’s Ciro Of Anjair
Photos: Terri Gedek
Ch. Sengai’s Timekeeper
Ch. Strasridge Femme Fatale
The
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“Enjoying the Down Time”
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DC Umtali’s Arrest Me Red
Photos by Joan Marrone
Ch. Kushinda’s Graceful Prairie Rose
MBIS MBISS Ch. Pupkea Ikaika O Spring Valley
BIS Am./Can. Ch. Bandari’s A Twist Of Fate
BIS Ch. Paradigm’s Ariels Entourage
4) BIS Ch Redhill’s Leyland Cypress “Leyland”
5) Ch Shadoridge Solo Edition of Westwood
“Solo”
6) Ch Koda’ Quick Step “Lindy”
7) Am/Can Ch Java’s Tequila SC HIC “Teq”
8) Ch Cutterridge Aslan Blade Runner
“Blade”
9) BISS Ch Kimani’s Aires Above the Ground
JC “Mafu”
10) BISS Ch Kimani’s Lasting Impression JC
“Durban”
11) Ch Nashira’s Ciro of Anjari “Ciro”
12) Ch Sengai’s Timekeeper “Ben”
13) Ch Strasridge Femme Fatale CGC “Lola”
14) Ch Juba Lee Wha You Talkin Bout Willis
“Willis”
15) DC Umtali’s Arrest Me Red SC “Speed”
16) Ch Kushinda’s Graceful Prairie Rose HAC
“Gracie”
17) MBIS MBISS Ch Pupkea Ikaika O Spring
Valley “Ikaika”
18) BIS Am/Can Ch Bandari’s A Twist of Fate
“Oliver”
19) BIS Ch Paradigm’s Ariels Entourage CD RA
“Tyson
20) BISS Ch Redawg Christofel O’Copprrdg SC
CGC HIC “Chris”
21) Ch Rocky Ridge All Fired Up “Riggs”
BISS Ch. Redawg Christofel O’Copprrdg
Ch. Rocky Ridge All Fired Up
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CONFORMATION
RESULTS
3rd Shabani’s Royal Fortune, Breeder/Owner: Bonnie Johnson & Daniel Wood by Ch
Springvalley’s Merlin of Nashira – Shabani’s
Tanzi of Artemis
4th Intrique Epic Journey, JC, Breeder/
Owner: Susan & John Morrill By Ch Wyndrunhr Redskys Reap The Wild Winds Sc – Ch
Madeira’s Tandiwe Diamond Gem SC
American-bred Dogs
1st Kimani’s Something To Talk About,
Breeder: Alicia Hanna, Owner: George &
Tracy Mohr & Alicia Hanna By Ch Adili’s
American Idol – Ch Kimani’s Lasting Impression JC
2nd Yandisa My Jonas O’Brenkellem,
Breeder: Debra Welsh, E. Wells & J. Cox,
Owner: Debra Welsh, K.K. Poole & B. Peterson By DC Thorntree Krugerand Windancr MC
– Ch Yandisa Elusive Razziya
3rd Kennebec Alchemy To Boldly Go,
Breeder: Monique Mcllhenney, Owner: Anne
Jones & Monique Mcllhenney by Ch Alchemy
Oridgenal One More Time CDX, AX, MXJ, SC,
RN – Ch Kennebec’s Heart of Asomdwee CD,
RN, SC
4th Clara Valley Hintza, Breeder/Owner:
Arthur & Caroline Cox By Ch Ridgeville’s
Nharamia Ekundu – Clara Valley Lady Catriona
Open Dogs
1st Tubila’s Earth Shatter’n Kaboom,
Breeder: Lori Grootemaat & K. & D. Carlson,
Owner: Lori & Vicky Grootemaat By Ch
Calico Ridge Red Letter Day – Ch Tubila’s
Take A Chance On Me
2nd Shabani’s Chronicle Of Riddick,
Breeder: Bonnie Johnson & Melissa Rogers,
Owner: Jesse Koslow & Meghan Holmes By
Ch Springvalley’s Merlin of Nashira –Shabani’s Tanzi of Artemis
3rd Rolling’s SV Shujaa Maserati, Breeder:
D. Jay Hyman, Owner: Michele Zimmer Forster By Ch Spring Valleys Great Gatsby- Ch
Rollings Junior Leaguer
4th L’Engai’s 1st Knight Of Nashira,
Breeder: Concetta Jez & Doris Pasquale Pio,
Owner: Jennifer Finnie By Springvalley’s
Merlin of Nashira – Ch Nashira’s A.L.B. of
L’Engal
Regular Class Bitches
Winners Bitch - Paradigm’s Fire and
Brimstone, Breeder/Owner: Mike & Martha
Munchhof By Ch Camelot’s Code Red – Ch
Paradigm’s First Lady of Song
Reserve Winners Bitch - Beau Bijou’s Little
Special, Breeder: Avril Hall-Mahil, Owner:
Paul Mahil & Avril Hall-Mahil By Ch Mshindaji’s Sat Nite Special – Ch Beaubijou’s Firen’
Ice Of Course
6-9 month Bitch
1st Excaliber’s Vision In The Night,
Breeder Alicja Michnowicz & Judy Lichtman,
Owner: Alicja Michnowicz By DC Paradigms’s
Aristos of Ridgelea – Excalibers Krystal Edge
2nd Ushamwari’s Dawn Of Kuluta,
Breeder: Robert & Marie Valenti, Owner:
Marsh Hatfield & Eric Belt & Robert & Marie
Valenti By Ch Bandari’s A Twist of Fate – Ch
Ushamwari’s Nairobi
3rd Sundown’s Madea Of Paden, Breeder/
Owner: Sharon Volk By Ch Paden of NashiraCh Parnassus The Beat Goes On
4th Kwetu’s Fire and Brimstone, Breeder:
Michael Marrone, Owner: Michael Marrone &
Art Brown By DC Kimani’s Flexible Flyer Sc
– Ch Kwetu’s Glamorous Flame
9-12 Month Bitch
1st Spring Valley’s Lady Jane, Breeder:
Carla Downey & Marie Cotton, Owner: Carla
Downey By Ch Spring Valley’s Rolling Stone
– Spring Valley-Nashiras Ashley
2nd Calico Ridge Dash Of Cayenne, Breeder: Diane Jacobsen, Owner Jim Brittian By
Ch Calico Ridge Texas Hold Em – Calico Ridge
Whiskey Girl
3rd Dromkeen’s Sweet Temptation,
Breeder: Julie Paul & Shawna Walters,
Owner: Julie & Brandon Paul & Beth Oneppo
By Ch Shabani’s Ring of Fire – Ch Vyrtuous
Some Idle Tuesday
4th Ridge View’s Some Kind Of Wonderful,
Breeder: Sue Ralston & L. Siplon, Owner:
Jennifer Taylor Cousar by Ch Rivercity’s Nobody Beats Bart – Ridgeview’s Abra K Dabra
12-18 Month Bitch
1st Beau Bijou’s Little Special, Breeder:
Avril Hall-Mahil, Owner: Paul Mahil & Avril
Hall-Mahil By Ch Mshindaji’s Sat Nite Special
– Ch Beaubijou’d Firen’ Ice Of Course
2nd Spring Valley’s Rave Review O Lilly,
Breeder/Owner: Heather Trapasso By Ch
Spring Valley-Nashira Read All About It – Ch
Spring Valley’s Show Girl
3rd Paradigm’s Paradise Regained,
Breeder/Owner: Michael & Martha Munchhof
By Ch Kimani’s Aires Above the Ground- Ch
Paradigm’s First Lady of Song
4th Nashiras Myst Of The Merlands, Breeder/Owner: Concetta Jez & Doris & Pasquale
Pio By Ch Springvalleys Merlin of Nashira jc
– Ch Nashira’s Samantha of
Sprvly
Bred-by Exhibitor Bitches
1st Dimond Spring Vlly’s Champagne
Wishes, Breeder: Sandra Gordon, Sandra
Matalonis, Claire Gelok & J. Duboff, Owner:
Nicole Severino & Sandra Gordon By Ch
Spring Vllys Ruff Act To Follow – Ch Dimonds
Anything Is Possible
2nd FC Mystic Isle’s Northern Light, SC,
Breeder: John Arvin, Owner: Susan Gayley &
John Arvin By Ch Ruvanda Lone Star Legacy
JC – Shadyridge Waridi II
3rd Redskyes She’s All That, Breeder:
Nancy Brandewie, Debra Driza, B. Hainlen
& Linda Cannon, Owner: Debra Driza, Nancy
Brandewie & Linda Cannon By Ch Redawg
Christofel O’Copprrdge, SC – Ch Wyndrunhr
Sunni Skyes of Gold
4th Symetri’s Magnetic Moment, JC,
Breeder/Owner: Eileen Bailey By Ch
Chebaro’s Tau Gahiji Neko – Ch Symetri Easy
on the Heart
American-Bred Bitches
1st Vyrtuous Emma Good Thief, Breeder:
Shawna Walters, Owners: Candace Gartland
& Shawna Walters By Globe’s Daredevil of
Lyonveldt – DC Rajataru’s Merciless Virtues
2nd Mzazi’s Coco Chanel By Ivy League,
Breeder: Pat & Jim Hoffmaster, Owner:
Pat Hoffmaster & Elaine Moore By Ch Ivy
League’s Academy Award – Ch Mzazi’s That’s
Why
3rd Pasatiempo’s Red Storm Rising,
Breeder: Mary & John Bernie, Owner: Lou
Ann Isenberg & Mary Bernie By Ch Westwood Captain in Command – Ch Rivercity
Maggie’s Images
4th Laurel Chase Jump To H, JC, Breeder/Owner James & Kim Fredericks By Ch
Kimani’s Gazely of Tahari – FC Chebaro
Laurel Chase Redeemer
Open Bitches
1st Paradigm’s Fire and Brimstone,
Breeder/Owner: Mike & Martha Munchhof By
Ch Camelot’s Code Red – Ch Paradigm’s First
Lady of Song
2nd County Line’s Bewitched, Breeder/
Owner: Lisa Hoffman By Ch Freedom’s Blast
O Dynamite by Tigris – Ch County Line’s Kua
La Bear
3rd Of Afrikka Evie, JC, Breeder/Owner:
Christina Wistrom & Sonnet McKinnon By Ch
Spring Valley’s Great Gatsby – Ch Of Afrikka’s
Donga Uitlander
4th Nashira’s Sizzling Sarah, Breeder/
Owner: Concetta Jez & Pasquale Pio By
Ch Springvalley’s Merlin of Nashira – Ch
Nashira’s Lady Gwenavier
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Ya’ll Come to Texas for TVRRCOT 13th Regional Specialty
Date:Friday, March 20, 2009
Place:Amon Carter Exhibit Hall, Ft. Worth, Texas
Sweepstakes Judge:
Mike Patterson, Norco, CA
Regular & Non Regular Classes Judge:
Ms. Dany Canino, Simi Valley, CA
Obedience Judge:
Mrs. Nancy Simmons, Flower Mound, TX
Superintendent & Show Secretary:
Onofrio
Show Chairperson: Donna Lewis
(972) 442-1961
[email protected]
Specialty is in conjunction with two days of all breed shows
with Fort Worth Kennel Club.
Saturday, March 21, 2009: RR Judge Jeanette McGinnis
Sunday, March 22, 2009: RR Judge Neena Van Camp
It will be lots of fun with great trophies, so plan to come to Texas!
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CONFORMATION
RESULTS
Stud Dog
1st Ch Spring Valley’s Great Gatsby, Breeder:
Marie Cotton & Charles McWhirter, Owner: Ian
& Sonnet McKinnon
2nd Ch Ivy League Academy Award, Breeder/
Owner: Danielle Sand & Susan Ralston
3rd DC Ridge View’s Cirque Of The Towers,
SC, NA, NAJ, RN, Breeder: Susan Ralston &
Danielle Sand, Owner: James & Sally Harrison
& Susan Ralston
4th Ch Redawg Christofel O’Copprrdg, SC,
HIC, Breeder: Patricia Royall, Owner: Bob, Lin
& Taylor Hainlen
Brood Bitch
1st Ch Mzazi’s That’s Why, Breeder: P & J
Hoffmaster, Owner: Patricia Gardiner Hoffmaster
2nd Ch Beau Bijou’s Fire N Ice Of Course,
Breeder: Barbara McClarty, Owner Avril Hall
3rd Ch Paradigm’s First Lady Of Song,
Breeder, Martha & Michael Munchhof & Deborah
Danford, Owner: Martha & Michael Munchhof
4th Ch Meandu Echo’s Clio Of Umtali, JC,
TDI, CD, Breeder: Nancy Rich & Barb Sohayda,
Owner: Patricia Ottaway & Brenda Surin
Best Brace
1st DC Calluna Hi Kito Bandido SWF, CD, MC,
LCX2, Breeder: Heather Queener & Cindy &
Craig Heiser, Owner: J. & R. A. Henry
and Ch Calluna Krispi Cream Jubalee, RN,
Breeder: N. &. H. Henry & H. & E. Queener,
Owner: Nancy J. &
R. A. Henry
2nd Ch Freedoms Ring Of Fire, Breeder:
Penny Weston, Owner: P. Weston & Jim Harrison & Sally Swenson
and Freedoms Gift Of Flight, Breeder:
Penny Weston, Owner: Penny Weston & J. Harrison & S. Swenson
3rd Alakai’s Maui Rose Of Copperidge, Breeder: Clifford Alakai, Owner: Catherine Acosta
and Ch Calluna Strykes A Blazing Star,
Breeder: Heather & Eugene Queener, Owner
Catherine Acosta
4th Kimani-Kushinda’s Cutting Edge, JC,
Breeder: Alicia Hanna & M Niscia, Owner:
Kimma Hefner, Alicia Hanna & Ellen Allen
and Kushinda’s Lone Eagle Washoe’s Image,
UC, Breeder/Owner: Dr Kammi Kai Hefner
& Kimma B. & Karrie Dee Hefner & Patricia
Wieland
Field Champion Dogs (Conformation)
1st DC Spring Valley’s Pele, TD, SC, HIC:
Breeder: Marie Cotton & Claire Gelok, Owner:
Claire Gelok By Ch Spring Valley’s Great Gatsby
– Ch Spring Valley’s Wild Irish Rose
Life is eternal; and love is immortal; and death is only a horizon; and a horizon is
nothing save the limit of our sight. — Rossiter Worthington Raymond (1840-1913)
In memory of...
Our lives will forever be enriched by having had these special friends.
“Ruby”
Msaada Ruby
2000 - October 10, 2008
Cheryl & Alan Fraser
“Dempsey”
Ch Jabulani’s Dempsey, JC, FCH, CD, RN,
CGC, VC
August 5, 1997 - September 28, 2008
Sarah & Shawn Hartwig
“Hubba”
Kwetu’s Mahubah
June 3, 1997 - December 7, 2008
Barbara Sawyer Brown and Art Brown
“Tucket”
Wayamba’s Drexel Hill
December 6, 1998 – May 26, 2008
Owned by Sharon Gardner
and Catherine Austin
“Sheena”
BIF/MHIT DC Thalia’s Khalfani Wayamba
CDX, MC, OA, NAJ, FC, VC
June 16, 1995 - December 6, 2008
Bred by CL Eudy
Owned by Sharon Gardner
“Zipper”
Wayamba’s Hot Stuff, CD, JC
December 6, 1998 - July 14, 2008
Breeder/Owner Sharon Gardner
“Lexus”
Ch. Wyndrunhr Lexus Kodak Moment, SC,
CGC, TDI, HIC, ROM
May 20, 1996 - Dec. 7th, 2008
Owned by Pam Mathews
2nd DC Tophat Chaminuka Of Tumomak, MC,
Breeder: Susan Rexford & Ulla Britt Ekengren,
Owner: Clay & Sue Ann Leslie By Ch Ikimba
Tumomak Sheikh – DC Shadyridge Numa’s Paji
SC
3rd Ch Kennebec’s Braveheart, CD, HIC, SC,
VC, Breeder/Owner: Monique Mcllhenney By
Ch Rivercity’s Travelin Man x Ch Assegai Heart’s
Desire
4th DC Ridgelea’s Siragon Of Aristos, SC,
Breeder: Natalie Brandeian-Zoll, Owner: Nicole
Allen & Natalie Brandeian-Zoll By DC Paradigm
Aristos by Ridgelea SC – Ridgelea Sevatchia’s
Tillian
Field Champion Bitch (Conformation)
1st DC Ridgelea Yerchanig Zartouhi, SC,
Breeder: Natalie Bandeian-Zoll, Owner: Nicole
Allen & Natalie Bandeian-Zoll By DC Paradigm
Aristos by Ridgelea SC – Ridgelea Sevatchia’s
Tillian
2nd Ch Kennebec Wild At Heart, CD, SC, HIV,
VC, Breeder/Owner: Monique Mcllhenney By
Ch Rivercity’s Travelin Man x Ch Assegai Heart’s
Desire
3rd FC Kushinda Good Night Erin UK, JC, SC,
Breeder:/Owner: Kammi Kai Hefner, Kimma
& Karrie Dee Hefner & Patricia Wieland By
Kushinda’s As Fast As I Can BB, JC – Kushinda’s
Utterly Significant
4th DC Koda’s Cobacabana, SC, Breeder/
Owner: Alice Caplinger By ch Firedance Koda’s
High Flight JC – DC Lionridge’s Miss Congeniality
Altered Dogs
1st Ushamwari’s SV Mwangwi Afrika, RA, NA,
SC, NAJ, Breeder, M &R Valenti, Owner: Susan
& Rebecca Scelzi & Marie Valenti
2nd Ch Kennebec Chip Off The Ol Fella, CDX,
SC, RA, VC, TD, Breeder: Monique Mcllhenney,
Owner:Julie Williams & Monique Mcllhenney
3rd Tahari’s Counter Assault, Breeder: Frank
& Judy DePaulo & I. Pawasarat, Owner: Betty
Salabsky & Frank DePaulo
Altered Bitches
1st Ch Rare Earth’s History In Motion, JC,
Breeder: M. Willis-Redfern & Jane Missimer,
Owner: Cindy & Bob Ackerman By Ch Rare
Earth’s Satellite of Meandu – Ch Rare Earth’s
Circuit Breaker JC
2nd Ch Madeira’s Tandiwe Diamond Gem,
SC, HIC, RN, Breeder: Toni Salter & Marjorie
Crouch, Owner: Susan & John Morrill By Ch
Jasiri’s The First Cut Sc – Tandiwe’s Diamond of
Madiera
3rd Alakai’s Maui Rose Of Copperidge,
Breeder: Clifford Alakai, Owner: Cathy Acosta
By Ch Wyndrunhr Skywalker JC – Covaines Gwin
Tintara
4th Ch Talltimbers Elita, Breeder: Carol Ann
Busche, Owner: Barbara Fischler & Carol Ann
Busche By Ch Wyndrunhr’s Earth Wynd N Flyer
SC – Ch Talltimbers Intrepid
TROPHY DONATIONS
All Rosettes graciously donated by Cupola Farms
Best of Breed
In Memory of Mort Myers
Best of Opposite Sex
In Memory of 6 Kwetu BOS Winners: Ruffian, Patriot, PB, Belmont Lady,
Shenanigan’s and Go & Go
Arthur and Barbara Sawyer Brown
Best of Winners
Ch Adili’s American Idol
Winners Dog
Reserve Winners Dog
Phyllis and Erik Wendelboe
Winners Bitch
Reserve Winners Bitch
Lekana Simbali the Last Laugh, Shara Ryan and Ann Meyers
Phyllis and Erik Wendelboe
Best Veteran
Ch. Omega’s Blk Mambzo of Tahari, Cathy Ford
Awards of Merit
Ch. Pupukearidge Ikalka O Springvly
Ch Spring Valley’s Great Gatsby
In Memory of Milo Dog Wise 2/12/95-6/20/04
Lin and Bob Hainlin
Tom and Barbara Peach
Sonnet and Ian McKinnon
Lee-Anne and Ronald Wise, M.D.
Paumanok Ridgebacks
Peggy Brodis, Krisitn & Lewis Jones
Conformation Classes
Puppy dog, 6-9 mos, 1st place
Puppy dog, 6-9 mos, 2nd place
Puppy dog, 6-9 mos, 3rd place
Puppy dog, 6-9 mos, 4th place
Puppy dog 9-12 mos, 1st place
Puppy dog 9-12 mos, 2nd place
Jr. Dog 12-18 mos, 1st place
Jr. Dog 12-18 mos, 2nd place
Jr. Dog 12-18 mos, 3rd place
Jr. Dog 12-18 mos, 4th place
Am Bred Dog, 1st place
Am Bred Dog, 2nd place
Am Bred Dog, 3rd place
Am Bred Dog, 4th place
BBE Dog, 1st place
BBE Dog, 2nd place
Open Dog, 1st place
Puppy Bitch 6-9 mos, 1st place
Puppy Bitch 6-9 mos, 2nd place
Puppy Bitch 6-9 mos, 4th place
Puppy Bitch 9-12 mos, 1st place
Puppy Bitch 9-12 mos, 2nd place
Puppy Bitch 9-12 mos, 3rd place
Puppy Bitch 9-12 mos, 4th place
Jr Bitch 12-18 mos, 1st
Jr Bitch 12-18 mos, 2nd
Jr. Bitch 12-18 mos, 3rd
Am Bred Bitch, 1st Freedom’s Ring of Fire Sally Swenson and James Harrison
Di Hunt
Di Hunt
Di Hunt
Spring Valley’s Gandolf of PR, Sonnet McKinnon
Di Hunt
In Memory of Edith Gladstone, Suzanne Fuqua
Ch Intrigue’s Atticus by Seger, JC CGC, Susan & John Morrill
HPK Tropaco Wind Over Kei River, Marilyn Murray
Bridon’s Black Sapele, Ken & Teresa Newman
Ridgelea’s Buzz of Bridon, Natalie Bandeian-Zoll
Natalie Carlton, Pumamere, Reg
Ch Intrigue’s Madeira Magic Koda, CGC TDI, Susan & John Morrill
In Memory of Ch Kimani’s Limited Edition, Luke BOW ‘93 Specialty
Ch Tahari’s Sweet Escape of LaFleurs, Karen LaFleur and Gwen
Spring Valley’s Piccadilly JC, Liz Mansfield
Redskyes Destination Intrigue, JC, Susan and John Morrill
Celia and Glenn Hoffman, Karhiba
DC Diamond’s Arial of LeCreme, Dan and Vilma O’Neill
Pingora’s Supersonic, Darcy and Cynthia Willson
Echobe’s Starlet of Wheatridge, Judith Lichtman & Stephan Tieszen
Revodana’s Good Night Moon, Denise Flaim
Aslan Ridgebacks, Carlee Davies
FCH Chrebara Laurel Chase Redeemer, Kim and Jim Fredericks
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TROPHY DONATIONS
TROPHY DONATIONS
Am Bred Bitch, 2nd
Am Bred Bitch, 3rd Am Bred Bitch, 4th place
BBE Bitch, 3rd place BBE Bitch, 4th place
Open Bitch, 1st place
Bridon’s from the Heart of Ridgelea, Julie Cramer and Doug Berlin
Cyndee Eikenberry & Bill Brown, Luna Blu Ridgebacks
Revodana’s Cosmopolitan, Denise Flaim
Sulawesi’s Starry Starry Knight, Chris and Liz Demery
Lekana Simbali the Last Laugh, Shara Ryan & Ann Meyers
NON REGULAR CONFORMATION
Stud Dog, 1st place Brood Bitch, 1st place
Veteran Dog 7-8, 1st place
Veteran Dog 7-8, 3rd place
Veteran Dog 10-over, 1st place
Veteran Dog 10-over, 2nd place
Veteran Dog 10-over, 4th place
Veteran
Veteran
Veteran
Veteran
Veteran
Bitch
Bitch
Bitch
Bitch
Bitch
7-8, 1st place
7-8, 2nd place
7-8, 3rd place
9-10, 1st place
9-10, 3rd place
Veteran Bitch 10-over, 2nd place
Veteran Bitch 10-over, 3rd place
Ch Spring Valley’s Great Gatsby, Sonnet & Ian McKinnon
Ch Madeira’s Tandiwe Diamond Gem, SC HIC RN CGC TDI ROM
CH Ivy League’s Academy Award, Danielle Sand
Ch Sunsweet Phoenix by Kwetu
Ch Spring Valley’s Great Gatsby, Sonnet & Ian McKinnon
Ch Omega’s Blk Mambzo of Tahari, Cathy Ford
In Memory of Ch Quest’s Go the Distance, Dennis & Judy Melear
Ridgelea’s Shakar Arazi JC CGC TDI, Natalie Bandeian-Zoll
In Memory of Ch Chwezi Kissi of Sunda, Sandra & Lloyd Drogmiller KissiAfrican Lion Hounds
Ch Sulawesi’s Cassiopeia, Chris and Liz Demery
DC Northstar’s Sienna Gold, SC FCH UD RE OA OAJ HIT HIC VCX, Carol Vesely
DC County Line’s Lady Godiva, Denise Flaim
Umtali’s Amarillo By Morning
Ch Jabulani’s Dempsey JC FCH CD RN VC CGC, Sarah Hartwig & Kathleen
Borst
Ch Kimani’s Signature Series, JC, Shara Ryan
Ch Rouxridge Lady Godiva, Sharon Leroux
Puppy dog, 6-9 mos, 3rd place
Puppy dog, 9-12 mos, 2nd place
Jr dog 12-15, 1st place
Jr dog, 15-18 mos, 3rd place
Puppy bitch, 6-9 mos, 1st place
Puppy bitch, 6-9 mos, 3rd place
Puppy bitch 6-9 mos, 4th place
Puppy bitch 9-12 mos, 1st place
Puppy bitch 9-12 mos, 3rd place
Puppy bitch 9-12 mos, 4th place
Jr bitch 12-18 mos, 4th place
VETERAN SWEEPSTAKES
Best Veteran in Sweepstakes
Veteran Dog, 7-9 yrs, 1st place
Veteran Dog, 7-9 yrs, 2nd place
Veteran Dog, 9-11 1st place
Veteran Dog, 9-11, 2nd place
Veteran Dog, 9-11, 3rd place
Veteran Dog, 9-11, 4th place
Veteran Dog 11-over, 2nd place
Veteran Dog 11-over, 3rd place
Veteran Bitch, 7-9, 1st place
Veteran Bitch, 7-9,2nd place
Veteran Bitch, 9-11, 3rd place
Veteran Bitch, 9-11, 4st place
Veteran Bitch, 11-over, 1st place
FIELD CHAMPIONS
Field
Field
Field
Field
Field
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Champion
Dog, 1st place
Dog, 2nd place
Dog, 4th place
Bitch, 1st place
Bitch, 2rd place
BIF DC Tandiwe’s Intrigue’n Mission, SC HIC CGC TDI, Susan and John Morrill
DC Ridgelea’s Siragon of Aristos SC CGC, Natalie Bandeian-Zoll
Ch Tophat’s Chaminuka of Tumomak MC FCH, SueAnn & Clay Leslie
Kennebec’s Wild at Heart, Monique McIlhenney
DC Aslan’s Nor’Easter of Tophat, MC, LCX3, SueAnn & Clay Leslie
BRACE
Brace, 1st place
Brace, 2nd place
Brace, 3rd place
Brace, 4th place
Altered Dog, 4th place
Altered Bitch, 2nd place
Ch Kennebec Chip off the ‘Ol Fella, CD SC CGC RA TT FCH TDI ET CV HIC,
Julie Williams
Ch Two Hills Ninetynineanahalf Won’t Do
Ch. Kennebec Queen of Heart, CD SC RN TT FCH TDI VC HIC, Julie Williams
PUPPY SWEEPSTAKES
Best Puppy in Sweepstakes
Best of Opposite Puppy Sweepstakes
Puppy dog, 6-9 mos, 1st place
Puppy dog 6-9 mos, 2nd place
Doreen and Bill Kent, Relion
Ivy League’s Academy Award, Danielle Sand
Ch Sunsweet Phoenix by Kwetu, Mike and Mary Teeling
In honor of BISV Ch Cimarron’s High Noon, SC FCH
In Memory of Ch Quest’s Go The Distance, Dennis & Judy Melear
Ch Sulawesi’s Cassiopeia, Chris and Liz Demery
DC Wyndrunhr Sunni Skyes of Gold MC FCH CGC HIC ET, Nancy Brandewie
Kathleen Borst
Ch Umtali’s Amarillo By Morning
In honor of “Sheena” DC Thalia’s Khalfani Wayamba, CDX, MC, OA, NAJ, FC, VC,
Sharon Gardner, Wayamba Ridgebacks
JUNIOR SHOWMANSHIP
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
4th place
C.R. Abraham
C.R. Abraham
C.R. Abraham
C.R. Abraham
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S.B. Davis - OBailee Kennels
OBEDIENCE
Priscilla & Karl Gabosch
Ch Two Hills Ninetynineanahalf Won’t Do & Ch TwoHill’s No Nonsense JC NA
CGC, Sarah Hartwig
ALTERED
Altered Dog, 1st place
Intrigue’s Apollo Sun by Jager, JC CGC, Susan and John Morrill
Echostar’s Thunder By Ridgelea, Joann Myers
Tajamani’s Kanu, Mike and Mary Teeling
Tahari’s Sweet Escape of LaFleurs, Karen LaFleur & Gwen
Mystic Isle’s Northern Light, John Arvin
Redskyes Destination Intrigue, JC, Susan and John Morrill
Pingora’s Supersonic, Darcy and Cynthia Willson
Diamond’s Arial of LeCreme, Dan & Vilma O’Neill
Pupukearidge Malia O Springvly, Tom & Barbara Peach
Echobe’s Starlet of Wheatridge, Judith Lichtman & Stephan Tieszen
Ch Tahari’s Sweet Escape of LaFleurs, Karen LaFleur & Gwen
Freedom’s Ring of Fire, Sally Swenson and James Harrison
In Loving Memory of Ch Kimani’s Bluestreak Clipper
High in Trial
Pat Brunstetter
High Combined
Pat Brunstetter
FC Ridgeliea’ Bella Chiappucci FCH, SC, CGC, RE, Julie Cramer and Doug Berlin
Novice A, 1st place
Novice B, 1st place Ch Mwenji Tiyenl Galu JC, RN, Victoria West
NFC DC Diamond’s Eye of the Storm LCX, 2MC,CD, ROM, Dan and Vilma O’Neill
Novice B, 2nd place
High IQ K9’s, Kathy Sutliff
Novice B, 3rd place
Ch. Symetri’s Flying Colors, RN, CDX, TT, CGC, Eileen Bailey
Open A, 1st place
In memory of Zipper, Wayamba’s Hot Stuff, CD, JC
Open B, 2nd place
Open B, 1st place
Open B, 2nd place
Nancy Jones
Utility A, 1st place
Utility B, 1st place
Graduate Novice
Ch Windancer’s Moka Valencia, SC CD RE, Janice Schindler-Horvat
Veteran Obedience, 1st place
In honor of Ngwazi T, Victoria West
LURE COURSING
Best of Breed in Field
FC Kimani’s Kinah FCH SC LCX LCM MC, William Berghold
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TROPHY DONATIONS
TROPHY DONATIONS
Best of Breed in Field, Blanket
Kennel Stake, 1st place
Best Veteran Lure Courser
Open A, 1st place
Open A, 2nd place
Open A, 3rd place
Open A, 4th place
Open A, 5th place
Open B, 1st place
Open B, 2nd place
Open B, 3rd place
Open B, 5th place
Open C, 2nd place
Open C, 3rd place
Open C, 5th place
Open D, 1st place
Open D, 2nd place
Open D, 3rd place
Open D, 4th place
Open E, 1st place
Open E, 2nd place
Open E, 3rd place
Open E, 5th place
In Memory of BVIS Ch. Dimond’s In the Ruff, MC, CGC, TDI, HIC, F.Ch
Dimond’s Trinity of Spring Valley SC, Robert Oneill
SC Echobe’s That’s My Girl, MC
Sue Ann and Clay Leslie
Spring Valley’s Sait Brigid O’Kildare, Marie Cotton
DC Regal’s Full House of Tolerton SC, Liz Mansfield
Bridon’s from the Heart of Ridgelea, Julie Cramer & Doug Berlin
Ch Kennebec’s Heart of Asomdwee SC RN SC CGC CD FCH, Julie Williams
Ch Spring Valley’s Pele SC TC HIC, Claire Gelok
Ridgelea’s Kimacho Utendaji JC, Terri Tallmadge
Regal’s Full House of Tolerton, Gail James
Spring Valley’s Chewbacca, SC
Dimond’s Trinity of Spring Valley, SC
Kennebec’s Braveheart SC, FCH
Ridgelea’s Buzz of Bridon
Echobe’s Whatalulu of Wheatridge
Ch Mwenji Tiyeni Galu JC RN
Umtali’s Country Bumpkin
Umtali’s Picmeplease
Ridgelea’s Yerchanig Zartouhi SC, CGC
Spring Valley’s Saint Brigid O’Kildare
DC Regal’s Full House of Tolerton SC, Liz Mansfield
Ch Jubulani’s Kalahari Sunrise JC CGC FCH
Special Lure Coursing
JWW Novice A, 1st place
JWW Novice B, 1st place
Preferred Standard Open
Ch Ridgelea’s Tangakeeno’s Taji
FC Ridgelea’s Zarmina Razmouhi
Whirlaway’s Sienna Mist CD RN JC NA NAP NJP
RALLY OBEDIENCE
Novice A, 1st place
Novice B, 2nd place
Novice B, 3rd place
Advance A, 1st place
Advance A, 3rd place
Advance B, 1st place
Excellent A, 1st place
Victoria West
Ch Jabulani’s Dempsey JC FCH CD RN VC CGC
Ch Ivorymoon’s Dalasina Dafinna RN TDI HIC CGC
Yandisa’s The Fugitive RN AX AXJ CGC HIC TT
DC Mystic Ridge KJ’s Dream OA
Allyn and Sid Boucher
Msaada Zina, Linda and Hank Fishkind
TOP TWENTY EVENT
This year’s Top Twenty Trophy is sponsored by last year’s winner, Penny Weston of Freedom Farms.
This year’s Best Ridge Dog Trophy is sponsored by last year’s winner, Ridgeview Dux Double Trouble, Sue Ralston, Ridgeview
Kennel.
Special Sponsorship for the RRCUS Logo Blankets:
1st place
2nd place
3rd place
4th place
5th place
FC Mwenje’s In A Big Country MC
Cindy and Bob Ackerman
FC Echobe’s Nobel Prize of Aslan
Breed
1st place
2nd place
DC Aslan’s Nor’Easter of Tophat, MC LCX3
DC Kimani’s Expression of Africa
Best of Breed:
Best of Opposite Sex to Best of Breed
Winners Dog:
Winners Bitch:
Best of Winners:
Best Veteran Dog:
Best Veteran Bitch:
Best of Opposite Sex, Puppy Sweeps:
Best of Opposite Sex, Veteran Sweeps:
AKC Lure Coursing Best of Breed:
1st place
2nd place
FC Kimani’s Kinah FCH SC LCX LCM MC
DC Ridgelea’s Siragon of Aristos SC CGC
GENERAL TROPHY FUND DONATIONS
TRIATHLON
1st select award
2nd select award
3rd select award
4th select award
5th select award
Sue Kaehler
Sue Kaehler
Sue Kaehler
NFC DC Diamond’s Eye of the Storm LCX, 2MC, CD, ROM
Ch Mwenji Tiyeni Galu JC, RN
AGILITY
Novice A, 1st place
Open 1st place
Open 2nd place
Open 3rd place
Novice 1st place
Novice 2nd place
Excellent B, 1st place
Excellent B, 3rd place
JWW Open 1st place
JWW Open, 2nd place
Barbara Busch
Ch Ridgelea’s Knows No Limit
FC Echobe’s Nobel Prize of Aslan, OA, OAJ
FC Ridgelea’s Zarmina Razmouhi
Ch Mwenji Tiyeni Galu JC, RN
Yandisa Tendencies of a Diva CD RA AX AXJ CGC HIC TT Delta Society Pet Partner
Judith Lichtman and Stephan Tieszen
In Memory of George Sexton, Donated by his Family
Nicole Severino
Spring Valley Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Dimond, Carolyn & Gary Martin
Danielle Sand, Ivy League Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Danielle Sand, Ivy League Rhodesian Ridgebacks
In Memory of Maggie, DC Dimond’s Lady Madonna, MC, CGC, TDI, HIC,
F.Ch. ROM, Sandie Gordon
Jane Missimer
The New England Rhodesian Ridgeback Club
Dick and Barbara Rupert, Oakhurst Kennels
Chris Abraham and Stacey Davis, O’Bailee Kennels
Lisa Campbell
Gail James
Christine Kitch
Anne L. Legge
Bill and Joan Mahone, Starchase
Stryker
Susan Ralston
Claire Gelok
Linda and Hank Fishland
Pam Rape
Clayton Heathcock
Nancy Faville, Diablo Rhodesian Ridgeacks
Scott Shoemaker, Kwetu South
Alicia Franklin – In memory of Daka, Caba & Kiya (aka baby dog)
Dan and Vilma O’Neill
Natalie Bandeian-Zoll
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