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CopperRidge Ridgebacks Had a Great Time at Nationals

Monday, October 4th, 2010

As some of you may or may not know, the ’super bowl’ of ridgeback specialties is the yearly RRCUS National Specialty. Each year the National Specialty is held in a different state and this year the event took place in Ventura, California. What a wonderful venue - right next to the ocean - and what beautiful weather!

This year’s judges were Breeder Judge Doreen Kent for Sweeps and Breeder Judge Sandra Fikes for regular conformation classes. CopperRidge was represented at the specialty by 19 dogs and we want to send out a special thank you to all the owners who either brought and showed their own dog(s) and those that let us bring their dog to the show with us. We had entries from Puppy Sweeps to Best of Breed and we also had entries in Brood Bitch and Stud Dog. As a breeder, we could not be any prouder and happier with all of our dogs!

With an entry of over 500 beautiful dogs from all over the country and some from other countries - here are some of the highlights:

Chris - who was entered in Veteran’s 7-9 - won his class in a VERY competitive class. He’s still got it!!!

Haley - went BEST OF JUNIOR SWEEPS - beating out an entry of over 90 dogs! This was her 4th Best of Sweeps win and she was being beautifully shown by Kathy Richards. Congrats to owners Stephen and Jaimie Hovanec.

Leo - went BEST OF OPPOSITE JUNIOR SWEEPS - wow - a one-two win for two of the pups from the Chris x Hannah litter. He also went 3rd in the OPEN class! Aura showed him in both classes and did a wonderful job! Congrats to owners David and George Reicher.

Charlie - was shown by Aura and went 3rd in 18-22 month Sweeps and 4th in Am Bred Class. Congrats to owner Nadia Tellechea! Best wishes on Nadia’s upcoming nuptuals this month!

Hannah - went 4th in BROOD BITCH (with an entry of 26) - behind her in the ring was Haley and Leo. We are very proud of this accomplishment as this was an outstanding litter with Chris.

We had other dogs make the “cuts” which is an accomplishment in and of itself at such a prestigious show. Hats off to all of the owners who handled their own dogs and thanks to all those that helped us when we were a bit short on handlers in the ring.

What a wonderful week in California! Next year’s specialty will be held in South Dakota in September - anyone up for a road trip?

Leo - Best of Opposite Junior Sweeps - RRCUS National Specialty

Haley - Best of Junior Sweeps - RRCUS National Specialty

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CopperRidge has a winning weekend in Colorado and Arizona.

Tuesday, June 15th, 2010

Besides the Reese (CH Pumamere Legally Blonde CopperRidge, SC) x Travis (CH RiverCity’s Travlin Man, JC) litter having 4 champions, we now have a BOB winner at a RRCUS supported show! Sebastian, CH CopperRidge Caliente CGC, took Best of Breed both Saturday and Sunday at the Colorado Springs Kennel Club show June 12 & 13. This was a RRCUS supported entry which made the win even better! Way to go owner/handler Kathy Richards-Stredney.

Haley, CopperRidge One Fell Swoop, from the Chris x Hannah litter, won her second Best in Sweeps title. Her first Best in Sweeps came at the Orange Coast Specialty Show in April (winning over 40 puppies) and she also won Best in Sweeps both Saturday and Sunday at the Colorado Kennel Club show. She also won her class both days. Congratulations to her owners Stephen and Jaimie Hovanec. Kathy also handled Haley but we are hoping to see her owner in the ring with her soon!!!

In Flagstaff, Arizona, Piper, CopperRidge I Dreamed of Africa, went Reserve Winners both days and Sam, CopperRidge KZ Silverado Sam, went Reserve on Sunday. Aura did a great job showing both of them and congrats to their owners - Keri Nelson (Piper) and Chad & Tiffany Nuckles (Sam)!

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Arizona Rhodesian Ridgeback Breeder, CopperRidge, has a winning weekend!

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Scottsdale, Arizona Ridgeback Breeder, CopperRidge, had a winning weekend at the recent dog shows held at WestWorld. The “Fiesta Cluster” might have been cut short by rain (Monday was canceled due to a flooded field) but that did not shorten the wins by the CopperRidge dogs!

Friday and Saturday shows were sponsored by the Scottsdale Dog Fancier Association. Judge James G. Reynolds awarded Chase, CopperRidge KZ Out of Africa, Best of Winners from the 12-18 month class. This is Chase’s first 4 point major win. Congratulations to owners Bonnie and Patrick Evans! Chase was expertly handled by Memo Guillermo.

Saturday was even more exciting. Haley, CopperRidge One Fell Swoop, went Best of Winners (from the American Bred class) and then Best of Opposite Sex under Judge Dr. Robert D. Smith. This is only the second day in the show ring for this beautiful girl and she won over 6 Championed bitches in the specials ring. OUTSTANDING! A huge congratulations goes out to her owners Jaimie and Steve Hovanec.

On Sunday, we had another major win. Shumba, CopperRidge KZ Jock of the Bushveld, went Winner’s Dog from the Bred By Exhibitor class for his SECOND 4 point major win - thanks to Judge Karen Wilson. Shumba now has 2 major wins under his belt as well as 8 total points. He is over 1/2 way to his championship already!! Congrats to Tara Sissel and Bruno Teixeira !

Monday we were all disappointed. It had rained all day Sunday which left the polo field at WestWorld under inches of water. We were all on a roll and more winning was yet to be had!

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In some out-of-state news, Sahara, CopperRidge Desert Rose of Lionlamb, went Best in Puppy Sweeps at the Rockland County NY RRCUS supported show in February. Congratulations to her owner/handler Susan Pisarri!

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Arizona Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder, CopperRidge, has 3 dogs in TOP 20 at Nationals

Monday, April 27th, 2009

CopperRidge Ridgebacks - the Premier Arizona Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder, is so excited about the upcoming Rhodesian Ridgeback National Specialty. This year’s Ridgeback National Specialty is being held in Lansing, Michigan May 25th - 31st. Here is why we are so excited - there are going to be three Coby (CH Wyndrunhr Skywalker, JC, HIC, CGC, ROM ) off-spring in the Prestigious Top-Twenty Competition. That is THREE out of the TOP TWENTY RIDGEBACKS in the country were sired by COBY - WHAT AN ACCOMPLISHMENT - we are so proud of our breeding program. And, we are also so VERY, VERY proud of our Breeder/Owner/Handlers Donald and Kathryn Blumenfled-Jones - of KaKily Ridgebacks.

Donald will be handling Shaka (BISS CH Kakily Shockwave of Pumamere-CopperRidge, JC RN). Donald and Shaka are fresh off a BISS win at the Orange Coast Rhodesian Ridgeback Specalty in California. There was an entry of over 90 Ridgebacks! Shaka is currently #7 in Best in Breed Point Standings in 2009.

Kathryn will be handling Dina (CH Kakily Starry Night of Pumamere-CopperRidge, JC RN). Dina is currently the #1 Bitch in the country and is #13 in Best in Breed Point Standings for 2009.

Lastly, CopperRidge’s very own Chris (BISS CH Redawgs Christofel O’CopperRidge, SC, HIC) will be handled by Michele Bohrer. We have known Michele for many years and we are very excited to have her show our boy at the Nationals.

We want to thank all of our puppy-people and all of you who have supported us for all these years. We are sending out “winning wishes” to Donald, Kathyrn and Michele. We are already making plans for next year’s Nationals in Ventura, California.