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(Click on photo to enlarge)The 2009 Rhodesian Ridgeback Nationals were held in Lansing, MI. We entered Nash in the 9 - 12 month dog (male) Puppy Sweepstakes, which ended up being the largest class with 25 entries from around the nation. The ring was packed with the entries taking their spot by catalog number.
Above, Nash is being expertly handled by his breeder, Alice Caplinger of Colorado. Nash would not have performed as well without Alice's calm handling - he was pretty overwhelmed by the new sights and sounds.
The judge made several cuts to whittle the number of dogs down to 5. Only 4 dogs receive awards, so it was pretty exciting waiting for his final decision. Would Nash be in the final four???? (Double click on photo above and you'll see Nash looking directly at me - wanting me to save him.)
The judge, Mr. Ross Jones of New Mexico, continues to move the 5 dogs around the ring to carefully make his final decision. Nash is standing in the 4th position, but will he hold it?? He's been in the ring now for over an hour, and he is getting antsy - attempting to hop on the back of the dog in front of him. Did the judge see that??
The final announcement is made, and Nash wins 4th place in the National Rhodesian Ridgeback show!!!!! Thank you, Alice, for handling Nash, and much gratitude goes to judge Jones for making Nash a National winner!! Way to go MuNashee! You did a great job!
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