What a GREAT weekend for Arizona Ridgeback breeders, CopperRidge Ridgebacks and KaKily Ridgebacks, at the Orange Coast RR Club/Western Hound Assoc. of Southern California - “Hound Classic” weekend! The three day event took place April 10-12 near Riverside, CA.
There were over 90 Ridgebacks entered on Friday and the Judging was handled by Pamela Levander. Best of Breed honors went to Breeder/Owner Donald Blumenfeld-Jones - EXPERTLY handling Shaka (CH Kakily Shockwave of Pumamere-CopperRidge, JC RN) There were 18 dogs entered in Best of Breed class so this was a wonderful win for Donald and Shaka - they looked incredible.
Kudos go out to Owner/Handler Tammy Western who handled Jessie (CH CopperRidge 100 Degrees in the Shade, JC) for the first time in the Best of Breed ring. She received a 1st Award of Merit - OUTSTANDING and way to go Tammy!
On Saturday, Donald and Kathryn, who was handling Dina (CH Kakily Starry Night of Pumamere-CopperRidge, JC RN), each received an Award of Merit in the Best of Breed competition. Again, this was a large and competitive class and we are very proud of our breeder/owner/handlers Donald and Kathryn!
On Sunday, owner/handler Kathy Richards was awarded Reserve to Winner’s Dog with Sebastian (CopperRidge Caliente). Sebastian had won Open Class both Friday and Saturday which was a tremendous feat in and of itself and then was able to end the weekend with a Reserve Win. Way to go Kathy!
On a side (and funny) note - Kathy Richards was given the dubious honor of “Best Dressed in Show” on Sunday by “The Ridgeback Register”. You can subscribe to their newsletter at www.theridgebackregister.com.
There are some great dog shows coming up and we will keep you posted on all the winnings………
