Ch. Pecan Valley Run Ruby Run, AX, OAJ, AXP, AJP, NAC, NJC, CGC, HIC, ROMb, Ruby, was added to our family as a performance dog, but mentor Kim Shira talked me into also showing her in conformation. Ruby finished, and then went on to acquire several agility titles and a herding instinct certificate. She is a multi-talented dog with a great temperament that loves every man, woman or child, and every dog she meets! I felt that because of her solid structure and great personality, she deserved to be represented in the gene pool. With the help of mentor Kim, I selected the famous Ch. Coedwig's Carbon Blue as Ruby's mate.In Ruby's first (and only) litter - with Carbon, we produced Sophia, Ch. Rubad Black Diamond, mHIC, CGC. Sophia was a multiple group placer and group winner by the age of 2 years, and has garnered many exciting wins in the conformation arena, including Runner Up in the prestigious Megan competition at our Cardigan National Specialty show in 2004. Sophia has qualified for the Eukanuba Invitational show in 2004, 2005, and 2006, always breeder-owner handled. As of March 20, 2006, she was in the top ten for conformation Cardigans, and was #11 as of July 1, 2006. Sophia will be lightly specialed in 2007.
We are excited to have added Rubad-Harrow Brython, Bryn, to our home. We have high hopes for this third generation Rubad puppy, and he's off to a great start, winning Best Jr. Puppy in Match at Dayton KC Sanctioned B match April 1, 2007, Best Puppy at the Clermont County match, and BOW both days his first weekend out!
Afara Janel, or newest addition, is co-owned with Paul Chen and Suzanne Geisler and is living in Dayton, OH. Janel now has 10 points and both majors. We are looking forward to puppies with her and Bryn, fall 2008 or spring 2009.
THE CARDIGAN BREED
Why would anyone want to own a Cardigan? I can only speak for myself, but without Cardigans, our household would be much too quiet! Cardigans are very entertaining dogs. Their sunny, bright personalities make them a pleasure to live with. However, they are a herding breed, and as such are active and intelligent. And yes, Cardigans do bark and shed. Cardigans love kids and thrive on their attentions. The modern Cardigan can be a companion, performance dog for agility or obedience, a show champion, a watchdog, a therapy dog, or a competitive herding dog.
HEALTH TESTING IN CARDIGANS
Please do ask whether your breeder performs health testing to increase your chances of obtaining a healthy dog, whatever your venue. Just by asking, you will be contributing to an atmosphere that is more conducive to good breeding practices. At a minimum, Cardigans should be tested for hip dysplasia (OFA or PennHip) and eye disease (CERF) and a complete thyroid panel should be done. Other testing may include patellas (slipping knee cap), and elbow dysplasia. We also are adding cardiac exams.
Why do so much health testing? We believe that with so many unwanted pets in the world, purebred dogs should only be bred in the most responsible way possible, and infrequently, to maintain the breeds. Our goal is preservation of correct Cardigan type (according to the standard), herding instinct and to breed dogs with the best health and temperaments possible.
PUPPIES PUPPIES PUPPIES!
Puppies may be available this spring from Bryn and Tari or Tanzi. See our puppy page for details! [email protected] or call 614-430-8277 for more information
*Ruby wins 2nd place in her large veterans 7 - 9 year class at the 2006 National Specialty!
*Ruby has qualified for her ROM bronze status from one litter with 2 champion kids and two agility titled!
*Sophia is a multiple BOB winner over ranked specials from the classes, including BOB over an entry of 50 Cardigans at the Lorain show in 2003 at 10 months of age from the classes!
*Sophia passes her MASCA mHIC herding instinct test on Oct 8, 2005 and completed her CGC in November!
*Sophia has qualified for the Eukanuba Invitational for the third year in a row!
*Sophia wins Runner Up in the Megan competition at our National Specialty show in 2004, runner up black bitch 2005 and best black bitch 2006.
*Bryn wins Best Junior Puppy in Match at the Dayton all breed puppy match April 1, 2007, and goes on to win Best Puppy in Match 2 weeks later at the Clermont County All Breed Match!
Bryn goes 4th in his 6 - 9 puppy class at Nationals 2007!
*Bryn has finished his AKC championship at the tender age of 9 months, one day!
*Bryn wins an Award of Merit at the OH Regional Specialty in an entry of 108 Cardigans under breeder judge Marieann Gladstone!
*Cheetah is now Rubad Catch Me If You Can, NA, NAP,CGC
*Deco, Ch. Rubad Rhapsody in Blue by Deco has his OAP and NJP agility titles, and has legs toward AXP and OJP!
*Millie is now Rubad Millie Foglia at PP, NA, CGC! In Dec, 2005, Millie passed her herding instinct test!
*Sophia baby Maggie is now Rubad Flashing Blue Topaz, CGC, TDI! She will continue her therapy career in the ICU.