SELECT DOG (4 PT MAJOR), 
Rocky Mountain Hound Association of Colorado, 
8/19/2011, Judge Thomas Powers

SELECT DOG (4 PT MAJOR),
Greeley Kennel Club,
8/20/2011, Judge Elliott Weiss

We extend sincere thanks to Judge Powers for FINISHING our dog's
GRAND CHAMPIONSHIP with his 6th MAJOR!!!
Thank you to Judge Weiss for his keen appreciation for our German
import's classic style.
A HUGE thanks to Tara Schultz for handling our big boy to these two
extremely competitive wins--Tara, you have a way with our cranky
boy and you truly understand the "Dagger" kids!!!

UPDATE!!!
Confirmed by the American Kennel Club:
 Ralphie is the FIRST Afghan Hound bred by Agha Djari (Germany) 
to gain an AKC Grand Champion title.
We are very proud of this accomplishment. 


 
 

SELECT DOG (4 pt major over 3 specials),
 Tucson KC, Nov 11, 2010, Judge F. M. MacDonald
Carlos Carrizo, handler

SELECT DOG (4 pt major over 2 specials),
 Scottsdale DFA, March 6, 2011, Judge Richard Beauchamp,
Tiffany Saxon, handler

BEST OF BREED (4 pt major over 1 special)
 Scottsdale DFA, March 7, 2011, Judge Catherine Bell
Tiffany Saxon, handler

 SELECT DOG (2 pts over 1 special)
Trinity Valley KC, July 8, 2011, Judge Donavon Thompson
Paige McCarver, handler

SELECT DOG (3 pt major)
Texas KC, July 9, 2011, Breeder-Judge Carol Esterkin
Paige McCarver, handler

BEST OF BREED, (5 pt major over 1 special)
Greater Collin KC, July 10, 2011, Judge Charles Olvis
Paige McCarver, handler

SELECT DOG (4 pt major over 2 specials),  to finish Grand Ch title!
 Rocky Mountain Hound Assoc. of Colorado, 8/19/2011, Judge Thomas Powers
Tara Schultz, handler

SELECT DOG (4 pt major over 3 specials)
 Greeley Kennel Club, 8/20/2011, Judge Elliott Weiss
Tara Schultz, handler
 

To all of Ralphie's many handlers along the way, we thank you for your expertise,
your professionalism, and most of all, your great patience with our Big Boy!

Thanks Always to Stefan for breeding the gorgeous "T" litter and for
sending me this beautiful dog--always grateful to you, Stefan!


 
 

 
 
 
Owner: Roland Rodríguez
Albuquerque, New Mexico
rolandr@unm.edu

Breeder: Agha Djari, Germany
Stefan Boieck and Nelly Ahrend

Show win photo by Kohler and Assoc., candids by Kurt Simmons