October 2011 - Cooper on one of their hikes.  He is standing in front of a Wild Sky Wilderness sign.  Part of his name comes from this area "Sky" - CH Adventurerrs Red Sky, CGC.  The Red comes from his sire's name - CH Paradigm's Red Talisman.

October 2011 - "Cooper" getting ready to go back packing in the mountains.

October 2011 - "Cooper" - backpacking on the trail with owner Mike Cyrus (photographer) in the Washington mountains.

October 2011 - Now in the snow with the majestic mountains behind them.  Mike does a lot of cross country skiing with Cooper as his partner.   This photo was taken on the Pacific Crest Trail at Stevens Pass - Washington

Cooper at 20 months - he's maturing into a very handsome boy

Cooper loves sleeping on the spa.

Cooper with best friend Bodie.  They were such pals.  Bodie passed away recently and he is greatly missed by Cooper, Mike & Linda.

February 2011 - Cooper playing with "Kittie" the Great Dane at Georgia Hymmen's home. 

2-13-11 - "Let's dance! - we're celebrating all of my wins this weekend!"

February 2011 - Cooper trotting after Kittie.  Isn't he a great mover?

February 2011 - Cooper standing quietly for a moment at Georgia's.

2-12-11 - NEW CHAMPION "Cooper" - presented by Georgia Hymmen.
Judge: Lawrence Stanbridge

2-14-11 - Cooper in profile - what a beautiful Ridgeback head. 

2-13-11 - playtime with Georgia as brother Tucker watches.

2-13-11 - "Ah come-on Georgia - let's play"

2-13-11 - Having fun after the win!  Georgia and Cooper celebrating his new championship title and his Select award - for a great show weekend!  Tim Wallace and Tucker (Cooper's brother) watching. 

2-13-11 - more photos of Champion "Cooper" outside the show building.  He has a beautiful head - no matter what angle.

2-13-11 - this "rock" shot shows his lovely long neck.

2-13-11 - photo taken just after Cooper was awarded Select at the McKenzie Cascade Dog Fanciers, Inc. Dog Show under Judge Susan Paine.  This was Cooper's first time in the ring as a Special.

2-13-11 - I asked Georgia to put Cooper on the rock as I wanted a different type photo of him.  Georgia was so willing to help us get these photos - and she was so understanding of Cooper during the short time he was with her.  Georgia Hymmen breeds Danes and can be reached via her web site:  www.daynakingreatdanes.com

Cooper winning Winners Dog/Best of Winners at the Puyallup show on January 17, 2011 with handler, Georgia Hymmen under Judge John Shelton.  Cooper now has 14 pts, including 4 Majors in 5 shows.  We are very proud of this boy!

Cooper winning Winners Dog (Major pts) under Judge Jane Gentzen at the Puyallup show on January 15, 2011.  Presented by Georgia Hymmen.

Cooper on Sunday, December 12, at the Greater Clark County KC Dog Shows in Ridgefield, WA winning his 2nd Major in two days under highly respected judge Betty Ann Stenmark.  Expertly presented by Georgia Hymmen.

Cooper winning his first Major under Judge Wm Cunningham December 11, 2010 at the Ridgefield, WA dog show with handler Georgia Hymmen.  Cooper's first time in the ring with Georgia.

Cooper's first point WD/BW under Judge Trotter, owner/handled by Mike Cyrus

Cooper must not have liked something we said - sticking his tongue out at us.  These three photos were taken when Cooper & Mike visited us at a dog show in Washington.

Cooper showing off his perfect ridge.

Cooper (right) with Darcey on a "down stay" talking to each other.  Looks like Darcey is trying to distract Cooper ; )