DODGE

CHAMPION KIROMOL KANTIGI OF KIKEBA JW SH.CM

(5 CC AND 4 RES. CC)

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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB OF GREAT BRITAIN CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 25/09/2005 RECORD ENTRY OF 196 DOGS

  • FIRST MINOR PUPPY DOG
  • THEN BEST PUPPY DOG
  • HE THEN WON BEST PUPPY IN SHOW
  • A FIRST WAS ALSO OBTAINED IN THE PROGENY CLASS WITH HIS FATHER AND HIS HALF SISTER SAHUBA KIANGA AT MASERU

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MR ELLIS HULME

DODGE'S CRITIQUE....MPD (11,1A) 1ST. MUIR'S KIROMOL KANTIGI OF KIKEBA, BEAUTIFULLY CONDITIONED, ATTRACTIVE HEAD, EYE AND EXPRESSION, STRONG BONE OF CORRECT SHAPE, WELL DEVELOPED IN CHEST AND RIBS FOR AGE, NICELY ANGULATED FOREQUARTERS, COMPACT FEET WITH WELL ARCHED TOES, FIRM HINDQUARTERS, BROAD THIGHS, WELL TURNED STIFLE AND STRONG HOCK, SPLENDID MOVEMENT AND CARRIAGE FOR ONE SO YOUNG, AN EXCELLENT PROSPECT BEST PUPPY IN SHOW.

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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB OF SCOTLAND OPEN SHOW 06/11/2005

  • 1ST PUPPY DOG
  • AND THEN WON BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MISS DEBBIE FULLER (NYUKI)

CRITIQUE..... 8 MONTH OLD WELL BONED UP TO SIZE, GOOD HEAD INTO STRAIGHT FRONT, NICE LENGTH OF NECK INTO GOOD LAY OF SHOULDER, BALANCED ANGULATION FRONT AND BACK MOVED STEADILY AND POWERFULLY AROUND THE RING MAINTAINING TOPLINE, WELL HANDLED.

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LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION OF SCOTLAND (200 CLASS) OPEN SHOW

20th NOVEMBER 2005

  • FIRST GRADUATE CLASS
  • THEN BEST OF BREED
  • THEN HOUND GROUP 1
  • AND THEN BEST IN SHOW

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MRS ANNE HARROWER (JIMANNS)

Critique...Muir's Kiromol Kantigi of Kikeba, quality red wheaten male of 8 1/2 months, excellent head, dark expressive eye, good length of neck onto well angulated shoulders, correct body length, excellent rear angulation, moved with style & drive around the ring, a real showman, BOB, G1 AND BEST IN SHOW

AND THANKS TO GROUP AND BEST IN SHOW JUDGE MRS PAM BLAY

Dodge's critique.....

Hound Group

G1 wonderful Ridgeback male, still young but with so much going for him, nice ridge, lovely hindquarters, good topline & well set tail, good neck & shoulders, masculine head, moved well.

BIS was the Ridgeback, Kiromol Kantigi of Kikeba, only young but with so much potential, moved a dream& showed his socks off to beat a star studded line-up.


 

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LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

10th DECEMBER 2005

  • 2nd PUPPY DOG (14 ENTRIES)

critique.... well built 9 month old, good front and shoulder,lovely head & neck down into good topline,strides out with plenty of drive from the rear,well handled

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MRS PAT THORNE (KWE KWE)

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MANCHESTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

20th JANUARY 2006

  • 1st PUPPY DOG (9 ENTRIES)
  • BEST PUPPY DOG

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MISS SHARON ROSSITER (SONSTRAAL)

CRITIQUE.... HANDSOME YOUNG MALE, GOOD BONE, NICE HEAD, LOVELY DARK EYE, GOOD EAR PLACEMENT, GOOD STRONG REACH OF NECK, SUPER FRONT ANGULATION, WELL RIBBED BACK. BIT HIGHER IN QUARTERS. GOOD STRONG HOCKS, LOVELY FEET MOVED EFFORTLESSLY ROUND THE RING, TRUE COMING AND GOING, BEST PUPPY DOG.

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TAYSIDE AND LOCHEE DISTRICT CANINE CLUB OPEN SHOW

18TH FEBRUARY 2006

DODGE WINS 1ST AVNSC PUPPY AND PUPPY GROUP 1

AND THEN RESERVE BEST PUPPY IN SHOW

THANKS TO JUDGES MR JOHN EVANS AND MRS CAROLYN HOGSFLESH

CRITIQUE......EYECATCHING COLOUR, BIG STRONG YOUNGSTER, WELL DEVELOPED HEAD, IN BALANCE WITH MUSCULAR .WELL BUILT BODY, MOVED WELL WITH POISE AND ASSURANCE

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HOUND ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

9TH APRIL 2006

DODGE WINS 1ST IN JUNIOR DOG

CRITIQUE......RANGY DOG OF GOOD COLOUR, WELL RIBBED BACK, DEEP BRISKET, PLENTY OF POTENTIAL FOR THE FUTURE. GOOD MASCULINE HEAD NICE DEPTH TO MUZZLE, ELEGANT NECK GOOD EAR SET, NICE BONE FEET AND TAIL SET. MOVING WITH GOOD EXTENSION FREELY AROUND THE RING NICE DOG VERY WELL DEFINED RIDGE AND CROWNS.

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE CHRIS NUTTAL

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BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

12th MAY 2006

  • 3rd JUNIOR DOG

THANK YOU TO JUDGE MRS J PEAK

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SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

20th MAY 2006

CRITIQUE.... SUPER YOUNG DOG, WELL BALANCED HEAD, CLEAN SKULL, CORRECT STOP, GOOD LENGTH AND WIDTH OF FOREFACE, DEEP MUZZLE WITHOUT BEING OVERDONE, WOULD PREFER A ROUNDER EYE. EXCELLENT LENGTH OF NECK, WELL PLACED SHOULDER, GOOD SPRING AND DEPTH OF RIB FOR AGE, LEVEL TOPLINE, STRONG SHAPELY QUARTERS, VERY GOOD FRONT AND FEET. MOVING TRUE COMING AND GOING, LONG EASY STRIDE IN PROFILE, LIKED HIM IMMENSELY, MUST HAVE A GOOD FUTURE.

  • 1st JUNIOR DOG

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MRS SUE SIMPER (MATABELLE)

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DUNDEE CANINE CLUB

10/06/2006

  • 1st GRADUATE
  • 2nd JUNIOR

THANKS TO JUDGE MR STEVE HOLBROOKS

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BLACKPOOL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

24th JUNE 2006

  • 1st JUNIOR DOG

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MR ANDREW BRACE

CRITIQUE...... MASCULINE FREE MOVING WITH A VERY IMPRESSIVE HEAD, AND ALREADY GOOD WIDTH IN FRONT. GOOD CROWNS AND RIDGE, COMPLEMENTARY ANGULATION FRONT AND BACK, HANDLES HIMSELF WELL. SHOULD FINISH UP WELL WHEN FULLY MATURE.

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HOUND ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

5th AUGUST 2006

CRITIQUE....... TALL YOUNG RED WHEATEN WITH GOOD BONE AND SUBSTANCE, NICE MALE HEAD, KIND EXPRESSION, STRONG NECK INTO VERY WELL LAID SHOULDER AND GOOD RETURN OF UPPER ARM, REARQUARTERS WELL MUSCLED WITH GOOD TURN OF STIFLE AND WELL LET DOWN HOCKS, GOOD TIGHT FEET, MOVED FREELY WITH REACH AND DRIVE.

  • 1st JUNIOR DOG

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MRS K MAIDMENT

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TAYSIDE AND LOCHEE DISTRICT CANINE CLUB OPEN SHOW

12TH AUGUST 2006

  • 1st OPEN AND BEST OF BREED
  • HOUND GROUP 1

THANKS TO BREED JUDGE MR W EVANS AND TO

CRITIQUE...BEAUTIFUL HEAD CORRECT SHAPED EYES AND EARS. CLEAN NECK ON WELL LAID SHOULDER. NOTHING TO FAULT ON FRONT ASSEMBLY. SOUND ANGULATION GIVING VERY STRONG MOVEMENT, COVERING GROUND WITH EASE

GROUP JUDGE MR IAN MILLAR

critique..... group 1 ridgeback of commanding appearance and with an impressive outline. I would not want any more of him, but everything is in proportion, overall picture is of power and balance. His head and expression are excellent with good skull to muzzle ratio. Good breadth between ears which are set high. front assembly is 1st rate back strong loins firm and muscular. in spanking condition and moving powerfully and true.

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SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

26th AUGUST 2006

  • 1st JUNIOR DOG
  • 1st POST GRADUATE

CRITIQUE......... POWERFUL AND HANDSOME DOG. NICE HEAD AND NECK. GOOD OUTLINE AND QUARTERS. POSITIVE MOVER

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MRS D M TYERMAN

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RICHMOND CHAMPIONSHIP DOG SHOW

8th SEPTEMBER 2006

  • 1st YEARLING DOG

 

 

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MR KELVIN BARNES (DIAMONDRIDGE)

critique.............. upstanding dog, lovely head with deep muzzle, good reach of neck, excellent bone, well knuckled feet, good depth of chest and infill, strong topline.

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HOUND ASSOCIATION OF SCOTLAND OPEN SHOW

10th SEPTEMBER 2006

1st POST GRADUATE DOG

critique........... 18 month red wheaten dog handsome head, kind expression good reach of neck lovely shoulder and return of upper arm. Good depth to brisket and length to body. Well off for bone and standing on excellent feet. Slightly bum high but this will level out when he drops into his hind quarters. Moved and handled well.

THANK YOU TO THE BREED JUDGE MS GILLIAN HUTCHINSON (GABISA)

 

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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB OF SCOTLAND OPEN SHOW 05/11/2006

  • 1ST POST GRADUATE DOG

 

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MRS ALEX SCHOFIELD

 

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LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION OF SCOTLAND (195 CLASS) OPEN SHOW

19th NOVEMBER 2006

  • FIRST GRADUATE CLASS
  • THEN BEST OF BREED (TOTAL 27 ENTRIES)
  • THEN HOUND GROUP 3

CRITIQUE................. 1ST MUIRS KIROMOL KANTIGI OF KIKEBA. I HAVE ALWAYS ADMIRED HIM FROM THE RING SIDE AND HE DID NOT DISAPPOINT TODAY. HE'S A GOOD UPSTANDING HANDSOME DOG WHO MOVED WITH GOOD DRIVE AND FRONT REACH. HE SHOWED WITH ENTHUSIASM AND HIS MOVEMENT IS WHAT WON HIM THE AWARD TODAY. HE HAS A WELL PROPORTIONED HEAD, GOOD LAY OF SHOULDER HOLDING HIS TOPLINE ON THE MOVE, IN FIRST CLASS CONDITION. BOB AND NICE TO SEE HIM GO GROUP 3

 

 

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MS CHRISTINE YOUNG

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LADIES KENNEL ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

8th DECEMBER 2006

  • 1st Post Graduate Dog

critique..... 22month large red wheaten male, just beginning to come to full maturity. has a very good head with a kind expression whilst retaining his masculinity, dark eyes and well-developed jaw line, long strong neck set into very good clean shoulders and well developed forechest. Has good bone leading to excellent well arched feet. Correct length of body and loin leading to well defined hindquarters, good turn of stifle with well let down hocks. Excellent ridge and crowns. Moved very well covering the ground and keeping his topline, showing his balance. Spoilt his chances in the challenge by carrying his tail a little high.

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MRS CATH DAVIS

 

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FALKIRK AND DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY OPEN SHOW

14th JANUARY 2007

  • 1st Post Graduate Dog

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MR R GRIEVES (WHITIMERE)

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MANCHESTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

20TH JANUARY 2007

  • 1st Limit Dog

CRITIQUE..... THIS YOUNGSTER OF 22 MONTHS HAS GOOD OVERALL PROPORTIONS. HIS BONE IN BALANCE WITH BODY. HEAD WITH CORRECT EAR PLACEMENT AND GOOD BITE. STANDS ON STRONG FRONT. HAS GOOD ANGULATION OF SHOULDERS, HAS PLENTY OF DESIRED DRIVE ON THE MOVE.

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MRS PAT CLAYTON

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TAYSIDE AND LOCHEE LIMITED SHOW

17TH FEBUARY 2007

  • 1ST AVNSC OPEN AND BEST AVNSC
  • HOUND GROUP 1

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MS D REID

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CRUFTS

10TH MARCH 2007

  • DODGE IS SHORTLISTED DOWN TO THE LAST 7 IN LIMIT DOG

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE CAPTAIN HOGG

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DODGE WINS THE CARRUTHERS CUP FOR 2007

FROM THE RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB OF SCOTLAND

FOR THE MOST WINNING DOG BETWEEN 12 AND 24 MONTH IN SCOTLAND

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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB OF SCOTLAND OPEN SHOW

15TH APRIL 2007

 

CRITIQUE........ EXCELLENT YOUNG HOUND OF 2YEARS. DOG WITH MORE THAN A LOT TO LIKE, TOOK THE EYE ON ENTERING THE RING AND DID NOT DISAPPOINT. VERY WELL CONSTRUCTED IN ALL DEPARTMENTS AND THIS ALL COMES TOGETHER TO LET HIM COVER GROUND WITH EFFORTLESS EASE. REQUIRES TIME TO MATURE BUT I'M SURE HE HAS A BIG FUTURE AHEAD OF HIM. VERY CLOSE TO TAKING TOP HONOURS. RBD.

 

  • 1ST LIMIT DOG
  • AND THEN RESERVE BEST DOG IN SHOW

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE EDDIE PATTERSON

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SKC CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

20TH MAY 2007

  • 2ND LIMIT DOG

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE YANS COPEN

THE JUDGE GAVE DODGE A VERBAL CRITIQUE WHERE HE SAID...'LOVELY CONFORMATION, AND BEAUTIFUL MOVING DOG WITH EXCELLENT BALANCED ANGULATION FRONT AND BACK, LOVELY NECK AND HEAD, A VERY MASCULINE DOG'. GRADED EXCELLENT

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DUNDEE CANINE CLUB OPEN SHOW ( 420 CLASS )

SATURDAY 9TH JUNE 2007

  • 1ST OPEN DOG AND THEN BEST OF BREED

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE GORDON CUNNINGHAM ( WALAMADENGIE )

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DODGE RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF HIS JUNIOR WARRANT

 

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MIDLAND&NORTHERN

RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB

35th ANNIVERSARY CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

SATURDAY 14TH JULY 2007

  • 1ST LIMIT DOG
  • RESERVE DOG C.C.

 

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE SUE SIMPER ( MATABELLE )

CRITIQUE.. UPSTANDING CLEAR RED WITH SUPER BONE, LOVELY HEAD OF CORRECT PROPORTIONS OF SCULL TO MUZZLE. GOOD EAR CARRIAGE, LONG CRESTED NECK INTO WELL PLACED SHOULDERS, SCORED IN HIS FRONT, STRAIGHT FORELEGS AND SUPER FEET. DEEP RIBCAGE, CUTS UP SLIGHTLY FROM END OF BRISKET, BROAD STRONG LOIN AND GOOD LENGTH OF CROUP. WELL MUSCLED QUARTERS WITH CORRECT TAIL INSERTION. WOULD LIKE A LITTLE MORE BEND OF STIFLE BUT HIS MOVEMENT WAS QUITE EFFORTLESS, LONG ATHLETIC STRIDE WITH GOOD PROPULSION FROM HIND QUARTERS. LONG LOW DAISY CUTTING FOREHAND PRODUCING THE LIGHT GROUND COVERING STRIDE SO ESSENTIAL FOR AN ENDURANCE HOUND. RES C.C.

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THE FIFE KENNEL ASSOCIATION OPEN SHOW

SUNDAY 15TH JULY 2007

CRITIQUE.......... WELL MADE IMPRESSIVE DOG WITH GOOD SHOULDER PLACEMENT AND DEPTH OF CHEST, STRONG MUSCULAR BODY BEST OF LEGS AND FEET MOVED WELL

  • 1ST OPEN AND BOB
  • GROUP 4

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MRS HORLEY (CHURLTON)

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TAYSIDE AND LOCHEE DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY

SATURDAY 11TH AUGUST 2007

  • 1ST OPEN AND BOB
  • GROUP 4

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MRS SUE VIRGO (SUMAHARI)

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SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

SUNDAY 26TH AUGUST 2007

PHOTO BY EILEEN NELSON (ZOUGANI)

  • 1ST LIMIT DOG
  • RESERVE BEST DOG IN BREED

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MR GAVIN ROBERTSON (SOLETRADER)

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RICHMOND CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

SUNDAY 9TH SEPTEMBER 2007

  • 2ND LIMIT DOG

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MR TOM H JOHNSTON

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RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB OF SCOTLAND CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

SUNDAY 4TH NOVEMBER 2007

PHOTO BY EILEEN NELSON (ZOUGANI)

CRITIQUE......NICE DOG, LOOKS TO BE FULL OF PROMISE, EXCELLENT HEAD AND FOREHAND, GOOD TOPLINE, ADEQUATE ANGULATION, LOOKED GOOD ON THE MOVE AND STANDING, EXCELLENT TEMPERAMENT

  • 1ST LIMIT DOG

THANK YOU TO JUDGE MR DENNIS MCMILLAN

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DUNDEE CANINE CLUB LIMITED SHOW

SATURDAY 17TH NOVEMBER 2007

  • 1ST AVNSC OPEN AND THEN BEST AVNSC
  • HOUND GROUP 1

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MRS V TOMPKINS

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MANCHESTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

SUNDAY 20TH JANUARY 2008

PHOTO BY ANNE HARROWER (JIMMANS)

CRITIQUE.... BIG MASCULINE HEAD WITH LOVELY EARS AND KIND DARK EYE. GOOD REACH OF NECK CLEAN LINES OVER SHOULDER, LEVEL TOPLINE. POSSIBLY WOULD LIKE TO SEE A LITTLE MORE HIND ANGULATION BUT WON HIS CLASS ON HIS OUTSTANDING MOVEMENT WITH REAL DRIVE, CORRECT RIDGE, TIGHT FEET.

  • 1ST LIMIT DOG

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MS KAREN RIMMER (KYLINI)

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CALEDONIAN CANINE SOCIETY

SATURDAY 2ND FEBRUARY 2008

  • 1ST OPEN DOG AND THEN BEST OF BREED

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MRS SUE HEWART-CHAMBERS (SUNHAZE)

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RUTHERGLEN CANINE SOCIETY

SATURDAY 9TH FEBRUARY 2008

  • 1ST OPEN DOG AND THEN BEST OF BREED
  • AND THEN GROUP 1

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MR KEITH NATHAN

THIS GAINS DODGE HIS SH.CM

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TAYSIDE LOCHEE AND DISTRICT CANINE CLUB

SATURDAY 16TH FEBRUARY 2008

  • 1ST AVNSC OPEN AND BEST AVNSC
  • AND THEN GROUP 2

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MR. JOHN ANDERSON

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CRUFTS DOG SHOW

SUNDAY 20TH MARCH 2008

  • 2 ND LIMIT DOG

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MRS LIZ MEGGINSON

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BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

SUNDAY 11TH MAY 2008

critique.......... One of the best movers in the class and shown in excellent condition, super head strong muzzle, dark eye good length of neck flowing into powerful shoulders. Nice front plenty of fill good top-line deep chest plenty of heart room. Would like little more hind angulation but this did not detract from his overall quality pleased to award him RES.C.C.

  • 1ST OPEN DOG
  • RESERVE DOG C.C.

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MISS SUE CAMPBELL (NYASSA)

 

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SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

FRIDAY 16TH MAY 2008

(ABOVE PHOTO'S BY KIND PERMISSION OF SARAH NIX)

critique.......... A pleasure to judge, fit and muscular but completely free from any exaggeration. Head so well constructed with correct stop, balanced foreface to cranium and strong jaws with close fitting well dropped lips. Kind expression seen through a dark round eye. Fill in to fore chest and depth of brisket excellent. Shoulders clean and laid back with width between blades. Ribs carried back to strong loins and coupling of proper proportions, level top line. Rear quarters of power and correct angulation, movement is free and easy, his fore hand is given extension from his length of upper arm. Matched with drive from behind thus producing a ground covering gait that is completly sound and fluid C.C. and BOB.

  • 1ST OPEN DOG
  • DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE
  • BEST OF BREED
  • AND SHORTLISTED IN THE HOUND GROUP

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE CHARLOTTE STRICKLAND (VOORTREKKER)

AND TO HOUND GROUP JUDGE MR A MACKENZIE

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BATH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

26TH MAY 2008

PHOTO BY ANNE HARROWER (JIMANNS)

critique....... Lovely dog with good bone and in balance when moving effortlessly round the ring, well boned with good front and feet, super neck into well laid shoulder blade, excellent body structure, quarters and hind angulation, great ambassador for his breeders. RCC

  • 2ND OPEN DOG
  • RESERVE DOG C.C

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MRS ANN WOODROW (MIRENGO)

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WINDSOR CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

28TH JUNE 2008

  • 1ST OPEN DOG
  • DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE
  • AND BEST OF BREED

THANK YOU TO ALL ROUNDER JUDGE MRS PAM BLAY

UNFORTUNATELY DODGE HAD TO BE WITHDRAWN FROM THE GROUP BEFORE JUDGING AS HE RECEIVED AN INJURY TO HIS FOOT PRIOR TO JUDGING

critique.... This dog gives me goosebumps, from the moment he walked in the ring until the end of the class he never gave up showing, I think he is stunning. Loved his outline, balance and body proportions, so typey and correct has matured into a wonderful dog, who still has more to give. Love his head and expression, neck and shoulders, strong topline held as he covers the ground effortlessly. Last time I saw him it was at the end of a long day in a hall. Here on the grass in the sunshine he just shone, once I had seen him there was never any doubt that the class and the C.C. would be his and at the end of the day, he took BOB. Just a shame that he had to be withdrawn from the group through injury, after a trolley went over his foot and lamed him, such a pity for I think he is an excellent specimen of the breed.

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FIFE KENNEL ASSOCIATION

20TH JULY 2008

  • 1ST OPEN DOG AND BOB
  • HOUND GROUP 3

critique........ very good head, excellent eye, good ear carriage, well developed neck, strong back, well defined ridge, good crowns, positive drive, moved with elegance and style.

THANK YOU TO THE JUDGE MR SWINBURN (BYNTON)

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ON THE IRISH CIRCUIT IN 3 SHOWS ATTENDED DODGE WINS 2 RESERVE GREEN STARS AND CACIB AND GRADED EXCELLENT X 3

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CITY OF BIRMINGHAM CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

29TH AUGUST 2008

  • 1ST OPEN DOG
  • DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE

critique.......... red wheaten at the top end of the standard, a very masculine athletic hound who caught the eye immediatly. Plenty of bone and substance, good front angulation and depth of brisket, held his topline on the move, rear angulation was adequate, covered the ground with reach and drive and I had no hesitation in awarding him the C.C.

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MRS K MAIDMENT

THIS GAVE DODGE HIS THIRD AND QUALIFYING C.C. TO MAKE HIM A CHAMPION

MANY THANKS TO HIS BREEDERS PAUL AND LIZ STOREY FOR LETTING ME HAVE HIM AND ALSO FOR THEIR UNFLAGGING SUPPORT. ABOVE LIZ AND PAUL AND FRIENDS CELEBRATING

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RICHMOND CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

5TH SEPTEMBER 2008

PHOTO BY CAROL ANN CARLTON (UMHLANDLA)

  • 1ST OPEN DOG
  • DOG CHALLENGE CERTIFICATE
  • AND BEST OPPOSITE SEX

critique........... by far the strongest dog class 1 and 2 close in position. kantigi, had the edge in outline, balance and flowing lines, good head strong well constructed body and ribs, the complete picture C.C.

THANK YOU TO ALL ROUNDER JUDGE MR BOB GREGORY (SPOTARTON)

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FALKIRK AND DISTRICT CANINE SOCIETY

JANUARY 2009

  • 1ST OPEN DOG
  • AND BEST OF BREED

critique............ Fine upstanding male, a little larger than I would prefer. Superb movement, a dog with substance who completes an overall balanced picture. Totally at one with his handler BOB

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MRS JANICE CUNNINGHAM (WALAMADENGIE)

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MANCHESTER CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

JANUARY 2009

  • 2ND OPEN DOG

critique.......... Red wheaten fully mature dog. Longer cast than first with good shoulder placement and rear angulation, nice head and kind expression, moves out with purpose and drive. A worthy champion.

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MRS MELANIE DUNN

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DODGE RANKED NUMBER 3 TOP RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK UK 2008

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO ALL THE JUDGES FOR MAKING THIS POSSIBLE AND TO FELLOW EXHIBITORS FOR THEIR SUPPORT, I WISH YOU ALL A SUCCESFULL 2009

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DODGE RECEIVES CONFIRMATION OF HIS FIRST CACIB FROM THE F.C.I.

 

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AT HIS FIRST IRISH CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW 2009

NEWTOWNARDS ALL BREED CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

DODGE TAKES THE GREEN STAR AND BEST OF BREED

AND THEN GOES ON TO TAKE GROUP 1

 

THANK YOU TO BREED JUDGE MR J MINCHIN

AND TO GROUP JUDGE MR P. McGARRY ARTHURS

 

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DODGE RECEIVES CONFIRMATION THAT HE IS A FINALIST IN THE SCOTTISH KENNEL CLUB DOG OF THE YEAR 2008

 

SADLY I DID NOT MANAGE TO ATTEND THE DOG OF THE YEAR, DUE TO A FAMILY BEREAVEMENT

 

 

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BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

7TH MAY 2009

DODGE WINS RESERVE C.C.

critique....... Big impressive boy, strong hound, loved his head, super front, correct feet, hard fit loin, great mover

THANK YOU TO JUDGE MR. KEITH THORNTON

 

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BORDER UNION CHAMPIONSHIP SHOW

20TH JUNE 2009

DODGE WINS THE C.C. AND BEST OPPOSITE SEX

THANK YOU TO JUDGE MR. MARTIN SANDERS