Sparta is pictured winning 4th place in the 12-15month class under Bill Kent. This was in Gettysburg for the National Specialty. Thank you Mr.Kent and Mary Lynne Elliott for such a nice win!

Here are the amazing sisters! Both winners that day in Sweepstakes at the National Specialty & being handled wonderfully by Mary Lynne Elliott(Sparta) and Frank DePaulo(Bridget). 

Here is Gane's first Group placing picture! We had a truly thrilling day and he was amazing. He is such a proud dog and I'm such a proud owner. I'm so lucky to have been the one showing him on that great day. THANK YOU Judge Mrs.Cynthia Sommers!

Sparta wins a 5 point major at our RRCUS supported show in Greeley!! There was an entry of 61 ridgebacks. Sparta won winners bitch & best of winners!!! This is truely an amazing win for any dog. She just turned 11 months old. Thank you to Sue Jahn for showing her on this great day! Thank you Mrs. Nykiel for honoring such a correct puppy and thank you mom for holding those trophies! 

Here is Gane's Best of Breed picture! He's ready to go take a Group placement!

Sparta's 5 pt. win pic....see above : ) 

Gane finshed his championship with another 3 pt. major under judge Miss Dolores (Dee) H. Maltz. Thank you Sue for finishing Gane in just 9 weekends!  

Sparta does it again.....she won BEST PUPPY IN SWEEPSTAKES at the RRCUS Supported show in Colorado Springs!!! Thank you judge Mrs.Cindy Scott. She was shown beautifully by Mary Lynne Elliott. What a wonderful accomplishment for a 8 month old puppy!!! She also won the large puppy class on Sunday : )))

Gane winning another 4 pt. major(Best of Winners) under judge Ms. Debbie Petersen. Shown by me : )  

Sparta looking adoringly at the judge.

This was Gane's first 4pt. major(Best of Winners) under judge Joseph Gregory!!! Handled by Sue Jahn.

Gane winning his second 4 pt. major(Best of Winners) under Stephen J. Hubbell. Thank you Sue for this back to back weekend of majors!

Gane is a new International Champion. We had a great time showing together ; ) 

Gane earning his UKC(United Kennel Club) title. He won a Group 1 later that day!