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Handsome, Impressive, Powerful, Majestic. 

RIDGEBACK OF THE YEAR - RRC Inc. (AGAIN)

2 Years in a row!!

All these words and more can be used to describe Peter. A strong, powerful, dog Peter has a wonderful, gentle temperament whilst being a faithful guardian of his family, the epitome of what a true Ridgeback should be. Titled before he was 15 months of age Peter had earned in excess of 425 Challenge Points prior to his 2nd birthday. Peter is now well on his way to probably becoming the youngest Grand Champion in Australia, having earned in excess of 700 Challenge Points.

Peter has won the title of Ridgeback of the Year for the 2nd time running, this competition is open to club members from around Australia and is awarded to the most successful Ridgeback. Also Peter recently was awarded National Dog magazines Dog of the Year for being the most successful Rhodesian Ridgeback in Australia during 1997. This award takes into account his winning Best of Breed at the1997 Sydney Royal Easter Show as well as his many, many other Best of Breeds and In-Group wins. Peter's accomplishments can speak for themselves, the following are just a sample of his achievements so far:

  • Ridgeback of the Year - RRC Inc. (2 years running)
  • Best Interstate Exhibit -1998 RRC of Qld Inc. Specialty
  • Owner/Breeder/Handler - 1998 RRC of Qld Inc. Specialty
  • Reserve Challenge Dog - RRC of the ACT Inc. Specialty
  • Dog of the Year 1997 - Rhodesian Ridgeback - National Dog magazine
  • Best of Breed - 1997 Sydney Royal Easter Show
  • Ridgeback of the Year 1996-1997 RRC Inc.
  • All-Age Competition Winner 1996-1997 RRC Inc.
  • Reserve Challenge Dog - 1997 RRC Inc. Specialty
  • Best Opposite Open in Show - 1997 RRC Inc. Specialty
  • Best Gaited Dog - 1997 RRC of Queensland Inc. Specialty
  • R/up Best In Show - 1997 RRC of the ACT Inc. Specialty
  • Best Head in Show - 1997 RRC of the ACT Inc. Specialty
  • Best Gaited Dog - 1997 RRC of the ACT Inc. Specialty
  • Runner-up Best In Show - 1996 RRC Inc. Specialty
  • Reserve Challenge Dog - 1996 RRC Inc.Specialty
  • Junior in Show - 1996 RRC Inc. Specialty
  • Best Ridged Dog - 1996 RRC Inc. Specialty
  • Multiple Best In Groups
  • Multiple Runner-up in Groups
  • Multiple Class in Groups
  • Numerous Best of Breeds (too many to count)

 

Peter is currently available at stud to selected Bitches. Stud Enqiries

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