Meet the Dogs
Who is Diva?
I confess that I stopped keeping track of Diva's Best of Breed and Best of Opposite Sex wins years ago. Though selectively shown, Diva's love for the ring has lead her to many, many wins.
Today, she is known as BOSS, BVIS Can/Am Ch. Wyndrunhr Airborne Of Course. She has produced Canadian champions in both of her first two litters, with puppies pointed already in the third and is dam to two BOSS winners.
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Who is Jade?
Ch. Granby Red Jade Of Course is my beautiful Gusto daughter. Out of Granby Jakkals Mafaro (dam to Am/Can Ch. Granby Little Big Man, TDX), Jade inherited the best of the Kopera and Granby lines.
Shown rarely as she lives full time with her co-owners and their children in the Gulf Islands of British Columbia, Jade has never let me down in the ring. In 2004 she accompanied me to the World Congress, RRCUS Nationals and related satellite shows when she was just six months old.
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Who is Olive?
Olive is also known as BISS/BOSS Ch. Kopera's All Of Me Of Course from our Sinatra litter. Owned by Leah Hogan of Ontario's Kopera kennels, Olive's show record is impressive—especially considering that young Leah shows Olive exclusively.
Olive's first litter out of Ch Rajataru El Toro has made their show debut. Her show puppies are consistently winning earning littermates such honours as Best Puppy in Breed, Best Puppy in Group and Best Puppy in Show.
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Who is Gusto?
Ch. Kopera's Gusto Of Course was bred by Kopera Kennels in Ontario. He finished his Canadian championship (owner handled) in two weekends, even taking a Group II from the 6-9 puppy classes over US champions. He is a multiple Best Puppy In Group winner.
Gusto is a beautiful, moderate, well-balanced male with a kind temperament and sound structure. His clear, warm wheaten coat, exquisite topline, lovely head and impeccable rear have been passed on to his get. He is now retired and lives on Vancouver Island and is the sire of Jade.
Who is Darla?
My darling Darla, aka Ch Seize the Fire Of Course, CGC has captured my heart in a quiet, exceptional manner. Another moderate, true wheaten bitch, Darla is sometimes overlooked by all breed judges who seldom see this type of bitch. Despite this, I was able to finish Darla with a Group IV during the weekend of the Aristocrat Hound Association Specialty.
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Who is Xena?
Oh yes, and then there's Xena, Ch Wyndrunhr Wagsalot Of Course—another puppy from our 2005 litter. Xena is aptly named after the warrior princess. Cheeky, irreverent and living life to the fullest every minute of the day, she is a dynamic addition to our future breeding program. Xena—who favours the Granby lines—has good bone, an outstanding head piece, rich caramel colour and an attitude that never, ever quits.
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Who is Amara?
Wyndrunhr Bigs' Girl (Amara) is the puppy from the 2005 litter who we called Cinderella for her white foot. Amara has started her show career off with a bang, winning her class in both the Canadian and US national Rhodesian Ridgeback shows!
A beautifully balanced and well-muscled bitch, Amara's angles are strong, sound and pleasing. Her movement is arguably the soundest of all the Of Course dogs. I adore this young girl and am very excited to see what she will produce in due course.
Who is Deco?
Deco is also known as Playing with Fire Of Course from our 2004 “Fire” litter. His co-owners call him their Mini-Man. Moderately sized, well-muscled and soundly structured, Deco lives with his half sister Shumba who is a littermate to Olive.
The girls have taken priority at Of Course in recent years when I do have time to show and I hope to get Deco to some shows in 2006. He is admired for his powerful form and pleasing angles, so we shall see what the judges think about our 25.5” male.
Who is Dazzle?
BOSS Ch. Beaubijou's FireN'Ice Of Course is Diva's second BOSS get. “Razzle” Dazzle is an outstanding livernose bitch with proportions and angles that few RRs possess. Her wonderfully deep chest, appropriate prosterum, unmatched front angles and lovely, moderate rear angles give her balance that top judges find hard to ignore.
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Who is Shando?
This is the dog that takes my breath away. She is truly a piece of living art. Girl On Fire Of Course has text-book angles, exquisite temperament, beautiful muscling and is the Of Course dog that most people have wanted to buy. If I had a dozen Shando's I could place them all tomorrow.
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Who is Hawk?
You don't know? If you don't know Hawk, then that can only mean one thing—you haven't been following the big shows.
Am/Can/Int Ch Wyndrunhr SunHawk Of Course is from our 2005 litter and is a littermate to Xena and Amara.
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Who is Briana?
Am/Can Ch Wyndrunhr Briana Of Course is owned by Armagh Kennels of Washington and the Bliault family of Chilliwack.
At assessment, Pat Hastings described Briana as having "no faults."
A littermate to champions Hawk, Thumbelina and Xena, she is also a full sister to champions Darla and Dazzle. Three more Diva x Bigs babies--Deco, Shando and Amara--are all pointed.
Briana's temperament is very people focussed. She is loving, amiable and a regular visitor of the local dog park and the running trails with marathon "mom" Maureen.
Briana is beautifully presented by Georgia Hyman.
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Who is Jack Sparrow?
Jack Sparrow is our latest show dog. Technically, he belongs to fourth generation Of Course owner Willow Smith, but "Ma" gets the pleasure of showing him.
Jack was our pick from the 2006 Jade x Chaos litter and has been a delight to live with.
After winning BPISS at the 2007 RRCC Nationals, Jacky contracted pneumonia and we feared we may lose him. With patient tenacity and a wonderful vet, Jacky pulled through brilliantly.
A kind companion. A rock-solid ambassador of the breed. Ever the clown. We couldn't be happier with our Of Course-Paradigm blending.
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