Ranger is my 4th Cardigan.
My first was Tessa. I lost her at 4½ years old after a long battle with idiopathic epilepsy.
My second is Lizzie, a lovely sable & white lady who ended up in rescue at 7 years old in the Atlanta, Georgia area after her original owner died. She has been a delight in my house for almost 4 years.
My third is Ella. Wonderful, crazy Ella. Since I have always been too nervous to get in a show ring, she was expertly handled by Angelia Hall. Unfortunately, she didn't turn out to be the show dog I had hoped she would, but is the pet anyone would love to have.
Which brings me to Ranger. Living in the Northwest, I had know about Kim Shira, Leo Eickhoff and Coedwig Cardigans. With Angie's help, all the dots connected and my name was stamped on top of Ranger's spotted head.
With his beautiful topline, strength of bone and winning personality, Ranger is a natural in the ring. He loves the attention and all those treats don't hurt, either. In October, he was shown to a Puppy Group 1 placement at Boise, Idaho's Saturday evening puppy match. He also appeared at both the Northern California Herding Association's and Sacramento Valley Dog Fanciers' 4-6 mon Beginning Puppy Classes, taking Puppy Group 2 placements at both shows.
Ranger will make his official appearance in the ring at the Wine Country Kennel Club's shows in Mid-November. Handled exclusively by Angelia Hall of Whimsy Show Dogs, these two have all the components to make a great team.
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