There's been a bit of bragging going on in our house lately. Both Kika and Odin have relatives with some amazing accomplishments.
Kikas Brags:
Update; March 2012
Kika has another litter brother who has taken the 2012 show rings by storm, Jahinas Call of the Big Five - Rohan. Already with multiple group wins, Rohan is now the #1 Ridgeback in Canada - Way to go Rohan!!
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| Photo Courtesy of Jahina |
Kikas litter brother Ben is having a phenomenal year in the ring. After putting several breed and group wins under his belt, with Jeffs expert handling, Ben strutted his way to a Best in Show win at the Fort Garry Kennel Club event in May. Vaulting him into the Number One Ridgeback in Canada position! Way to go Jahina boys!!
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| Photo courtesy of jahina.ca |
Kikas litter sister, Emmie had her first and foundation litter for Kim at Enigma Ridgebacks. Nine puppies, 5 boys and 4 girls safely arrived on June 3rd. Barb was actually present at the birth of these special babies, what an amazing (and sometimes icky) experience! Scratch that one off the bucket list....One little girl waited until Barb was alone in the nursery and then decided to enter the world at record speed - I think she heard that the pizza had just arrived at the door and didn't want to miss out! Check out their pics and progress at the Enigma website.
Way to go Emmie!
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| Photo courtesy of Enigma Ridgebacks |
On June 12, Kikas litter sister Ellie, also delivered her first litter for Jahina. Eleven puppies, 6 boys and 5 girls. Head over to their website for a look and don't forget to check out the Ellie Cam to catch all the live puppy action. Keep an eye out for an especially feisty little red headed girl in the hunter green collar. Kika is especially proud of her little namesake!
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| Photo courtesy of jahina.ca |
Can't forget to mention the proud papa for both of these litters, Jahinas very own Tommy. Or as we call him, the alphabet dog - seriously, this guy has so many titles after his name he was recently awarded the Versitility Master Award from the Ridgeback Club of Canada!
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| Tommys photo courtesy of jahina.ca |
Odins Brags:
Odins older brother Zero has been tearing up the show scene in both Canada and the U.S. In February, Zero was the best Ridgeback at Westminster Kennel Club Show. Odie was watching and cheering him on!
In April, Barb travelled to Chilliwack, BC for the National Ridgeback Specialty show. What a surprise to see Juliet and Zero! Zero attained his Canadian Championship over the same weekend and meeting Juliet was the highlight of the show, what a team! Such a good team in fact, that Zero is now the #1 Ridgeback in the States!!
Odins other older brother, Raimi, is now a dad. He and Leeloo (ahhh Leeloo) have had their first litter for Invictus. On June 14th, 6 boys and 4 girls made their appearance. Check out their blog for updates, stories and Tamzins fantastic photos.
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| Photo courtesy of Invictus |
Raimi thinks fatherhood is a piece of cake...
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| Photo courtesy of Invictus |
Odins nephew, Atlas of Charisma Ridgebacks has been making a name for himself in the show ring as well. With Group and Best Puppy wins, he is one of the top Ridgebacks in Canada. He was the Best Puppy in Specialty at the Chilliwack show in April. He'll have some competition from his little sister Mira when she starts her show career in a few months. Atlas gave everyone a scare, when as a small puppy he became quite ill and was in the hospital for several days. Thanks to Adine really advocating on his behalf, he survived and thrived. From rocky start to rock star!
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| Photo courtesy of Charisma Ridgebacks |
Congratulations Everyone!!
