AdventureRRs

Graphic photo above designed by Theresa Lyons of The Ridgeback Register magazine

Updated 2-1-12 with photo of Hondo at the dog show in Portland
Please visit the sub pages - "Bitz" and "Rylee" to see photos of Hondo's puppies

* * * * * * CH. Triggerhill's Western Adventure, SC, CGC * * * * * *
OFA - Hips Good  --  Elbows Normal  --  Cardiac Normal -- Thyroid Normal  --  CERF - Normal  --  DM Normal
OFA:  RR-9527G26M-VP1  --  RR-EL3934M26-VP1  --  RR-CA1469/51M/C-VPI  --  RR-TH1684/26M-VP1  --  
--  RR-DM1237/39M-VP1  --  CHIC 68171  --  DNA Profile #V613543
Hondo is 27" tall and weighs 92 lbs.
Available at stud to approved CH & health tested bitches via A.I. Fresh Extended Semen

Sire: "Travis" - Ch. Rivercity's Travlin' Man, JC ROM (CHIC) 
Dam: "Tori" - Ch. Triggerhill's Notorious Doubletake, RN, SC, CGC, HIC (CHIC)
Sire & Dam - DM Normal

"Mr. Consistent"  with four Award of Merits in four shows 0ctober 2010 -
including 2010 RRCUS National Specialty!
(see photos below)


2011 and 2012

1-20-12 -  Hondo, with professional handler Geri Griffin of southern California, at the Portland dog shows.  Hondo won a 5 pt. Major Select on Sunday.

1-20-12 -  Hondo, with professional handler Geri Griffin of southern California, at the Portland dog shows.  Hondo won a 5 pt. Major Select on Sunday.

11-18-11 - Flag City RV Park, Lodi, California.  We stopped here on our way to see the puppies in Julian, CA and on our way home.  It's a great place to give the dogs room to run and play.

11-18-11 - Flag City RV Park, Lodi, California.  We stopped here on our way to see the puppies in Julian, CA and on our way home.  It's a great place to give the dogs room to run and play.

11-18-11 - Hondo running back to me.

11-18-11 - Hondo running back to me.

11-21-11 - Hondo at Rainbow Hill RRs in the fenced area below the house.

11-21-11 - Hondo at Rainbow Hill RRs in the fenced area below the house.

11-21-11 - Hondo coming to the camera (me).

11-21-11 - Hondo coming to the camera (me).

9-9-11 - Hondo having fun on the beach at Yachats, Oregon.  This was a great "dog vacation" - getting to run free on the beach - but of course they didn't go into the water ; )

9-9-11 - Hondo having fun on the beach at Yachats, Oregon.  This was a great "dog vacation" - getting to run free on the beach - but of course they didn't go into the water ; )

7-4-11 - Hondo chasing Darcey at the fenced pet area in the RV Park in Bend.  Look at those ears - they look like horns!  The devil in disquise : )

7-4-11 - Hondo chasing Darcey at the fenced pet area in the RV Park in Bend.  Look at those ears - they look like horns!  The devil in disquise : )

7-4-11 - Hondo trying to catch Darcey - his ears are more normal in this photo.  See more photos of the dogs running on "Our Travels" page of this web site.

7-4-11 - Hondo trying to catch Darcey - his ears are more normal in this photo.  See more photos of the dogs running on "Our Travels" page of this web site.

6-4-11 - These are several photos of Hondo in various stacked positions when we were out playing in the park.

6-4-11 - These are several photos of Hondo in various stacked positions when we were out playing in the park.

3-11-11

3-11-11

3-11-11 Gaiting with Terry

3-11-11
Gaiting with Terry

3-11-11

3-11-11

3-11-11

3-11-11

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October 21, 2010
Skyline Dog Fanciers - Pleasanton, CA
Supported Ridgeback Entry -- 63 Ridgebacks
"Hondo" -- Award of Merit
Judge: Jane Gentzen -- Handler: Geri Griffin

October 22, 2010
Skyline Dog Fanciers - Pleasanton, CA
Supported Ridgeback Entry -- 80 Ridgebacks
"Hondo" -- Award of Merit
Judge: Patricia Laurans -- Handler: Geri Griffin

October 23, 2010
Bay Area Rhodesian Ridgeback Club (BARRC) Specialty - Pleasanton, CA
167 entries - including 20 male Champions and 17 female Champions
"Hondo" -- Award of Merit
Judge: Dr. John Shelton -- Handler: Geri Griffin

September 24, 2010
RRCUS National Specialty - Ventura, CA
408 conformation entries - including 103 male champions and 163 female champions
"Hondo" - Award of Merit -
one of the Top 12 Ridgebacks selected by the judge from this large entry
Judge: Sandra Fikes -- Handler: Jeni Scattini-Nowell

August 29, 2010
Best of Breed at Sammamish Kennel Club Dog Show in Redmond, WA
Judge: Eva Berg -- Handler: Penny King

July 17 & 18, 2010
Best of Breed both days at the Nisqually Kennel Club Dog Shows in Lacey, WA
Judges: Wm. Usherwood and Donovan Thompson -- Handler: Penny King

May 16, 2010
Hondo's third show of the year. Best of Breed - See photo and info below
At his second and third shows he received the new AKC SELECT points.
Not sure when we'll be able to get him out to shows right now - although we've entered some shows, circumstances prevent us from going.

April 3, 2010
Hondo -- at his first show in over a year - and his first time out as a Special
BEST OF BREED - see photo & info below

March 2009
One 3 Day Weekend - One RR Specialty - 3 Majors - 1 Award of Merit
We all had a "Western Adventure" as we took off on a road trip
in the RV to Tulsa and Fort Worth to attend a few dog shows
for Hondo's 2nd Birthday.

See win photo on the "Dog Show" page.

Friday, March 20 - Trinity Valley Rhodesian Ridgeback Specialty,
Winners Dog for a 5 pt. Major and an Award of Merit over Specials.
Judge: Dany Canino

Saturday & Sunday, March 21 & 22 - Fort Worth Kennel Club,
Winners Dog for a 4 pt. Major both days - and New Champion!
Judges: Jeannette McGinnis and Neena VanCamp

Hondo was expertly presented all three days by Linda Clark, Tulsa, OK
http://www.wwpetcare.com

Now Hondo is chasing and watching squirrels, competing in lure coursing and training for Rally. His big morning workout is trotting alongside John in the Golf Cart and having "Ridgeback play" racing around our 2-1/2 acres with Hunter, Tori and Darcey.
Hondo will be shown on a limited basis in 2011 -- and we plan to have him compete in Rally classes too.

Terry practicing with Hondo.

Terry practicing with Hondo.

Hondo on 2-4-11.

Hondo on 2-4-11.

 Hondo and Terry - he's a little bit stretched out - but it does show off his nice neck.

"Hondo" - CH Triggerhill's Western Adventure, SC, CGC - receiving his Award of Merit from Judge Sandra Fikes at the RRCUS National Specialty in Ventura, CA - September 24, 2010Expertly presented by Jeni Scattini-Nowell

"Hondo" - CH Triggerhill's Western Adventure, SC, CGC - receiving his Award of Merit from Judge Sandra Fikes at the RRCUS National Specialty in Ventura, CA - September 24, 2010
Expertly presented by
Jeni Scattini-Nowell

The "Finals" at the RRCUS National Specialty September 24, 2010Hondo is 2nd dog in the photo.

The "Finals" at the RRCUS National Specialty September 24, 2010
Hondo is 2nd dog in the photo.

The "Finals" at the RRCUS National Specialty, September 24, 2010Hondo is the 4th dog in line.

The "Finals" at the RRCUS National Specialty, September 24, 2010
Hondo is the 4th dog in line.

"Hondo" - Award of MeritBARRC Specialty - 10-23-10Pleasanton, CaliforniaJudge: Dr. John SheltonHandler:  Geri Griffin

"Hondo" - Award of Merit
BARRC Specialty - 10-23-10
Pleasanton, California
Judge: Dr. John Shelton
Handler:  Geri Griffin

"Hondo" - Award of MeritSkyline Dog Fanciers - 10-21-10Pleasanton, CaliforniaJudge: Jane GentzenHandler:  Geri Griffin

"Hondo" - Award of Merit
Skyline Dog Fanciers - 10-21-10
Pleasanton, California
Judge: Jane Gentzen
Handler:  Geri Griffin

"Hondo" - Award of MeritSkyline Dog Fanciers - 10-22-10Pleasanton, CaliforniaJudge:  Patricia LauransHandler:  Geri Griffin

"Hondo" - Award of Merit
Skyline Dog Fanciers - 10-22-10
Pleasanton, California
Judge:  Patricia Laurans
Handler:  Geri Griffin

"Hondo" - Best of BreedNisqually Kennel ClubLacey, WashingtonJuly 17 & 18, 2010Judges: Wm Usherwood and Donovan Thompson (pictured) Handler:  Penny King

"Hondo" - Best of Breed
Nisqually Kennel Club
Lacey, Washington
July 17 & 18, 2010
Judges: Wm Usherwood and Donovan Thompson (pictured)
Handler:  Penny King

6-13-10  --  "Hondo" - the dogs really enjoy laying out on these beds when the weather is nice.  Good place to watch for squirrels ; )

6-13-10  --  "Hondo" - the dogs really enjoy laying out on these beds when the weather is nice.  Good place to watch for squirrels ; )

6-13-10  --  Hondo relaxing in the shade. 

6-13-10  --  Hondo relaxing in the shade. 

"Hondo" - Best of BreedKlamath Dog Fanciers Dog Show Klamath Falls, OregonMay 16, 2010Judge:  Helen Winski Stein.  Handler:  Penny King

"Hondo" - Best of Breed
Klamath Dog Fanciers Dog Show
Klamath Falls, Oregon
May 16, 2010
Judge:  Helen Winski Stein. 
Handler:  Penny King

"Hondo" - Best of BreedChintimini Kennel ClubAlbany, Oregon April 17 2010Judge:  Joan UrbanHandler:  Lori WilsonHondo's first time out as a "Special" going Breed over Top Ten Champions

"Hondo" - Best of Breed
Chintimini Kennel Club
Albany, Oregon 
April 17 2010
Judge:  Joan Urban
Handler:  Lori Wilson
Hondo's first time out as a "Special" going Breed over Top Ten Champions

4-5-10  --  Hondo out watching for something in our front yard.

4-5-10  --  Hondo out watching for something in our front yard.

4-5-10 -- Hondo checking out the Tulips.

4-5-10 -- Hondo checking out the Tulips.

3-19-10 - Hondo will be 3 yrs. old on the 21st.  Took this shot when he was watching something outside and then he moved his hind foot.  But you can see that he's maturing into a nice looking boy.  Hope to have more photos up next week.

3-19-10 - Hondo will be 3 yrs. old on the 21st.  Took this shot when he was watching something outside and then he moved his hind foot.  But you can see that he's maturing into a nice looking boy.  Hope to have more photos up next week.

12-24-09  -- Hondo watching something - he's growing up to be a nice looking boy.

12-24-09  -- Hondo watching something - he's growing up to be a nice looking boy.

12-24-09  --  Hondo at 2 years and 9 months.

12-24-09  --  Hondo at 2 years and 9 months.

12-24-09  --  Hondo and Hunter chasing the "lure" on the lunging whip in our front yard.

12-24-09  --  Hondo and Hunter chasing the "lure" on the lunging whip in our front yard.

12-24-09  --  This time Hunter has the "rabbit" while Hondo watches.

12-24-09  --  This time Hunter has the "rabbit" while Hondo watches.

12-24-09  --  John, Hondo and Hunter - out chasing the "rabbit" on the lunge whip.

12-24-09  --  John, Hondo and Hunter - out chasing the "rabbit" on the lunge whip.

12-24-09  --  Hondo and Hunter - they love to chase the "rabbit" - even if it is just on a long lunging whip.

12-24-09  --  Hondo and Hunter - they love to chase the "rabbit" - even if it is just on a long lunging whip.

"After a few hours of chasing squirrels - there's nothing better than a good fire."  Hondo in his favorite position when there's a fire in the fireplace.  Tori laying next to him.

"After a few hours of chasing squirrels - there's nothing better than a good fire."  Hondo in his favorite position when there's a fire in the fireplace.  Tori laying next to him.

"Yes, do you want something? - I'm not moving from the fire."

"Yes, do you want something? - I'm not moving from the fire."

Bet you can't climb this tree!

Bet you can't climb this tree!

How do we get to the top of the tree??

How do we get to the top of the tree??

We're going to get that squirrel!

We're going to get that squirrel!

Well I could climb.............

Well I could climb.............

Quit taking those photos - help us get that squirrel off the top of the tree........

Quit taking those photos - help us get that squirrel off the top of the tree........

Still trying to figure a way to get to that squirrel........

Still trying to figure a way to get to that squirrel........

I'm up here and that's where I'm staying until you dogs leave!

I'm up here and that's where I'm staying until you dogs leave!

Whenever Hondo looks up - you know he's hunting for a squirrel!

Whenever Hondo looks up - you know he's hunting for a squirrel!

These five photos show Hondo standing and moving.  Photos taken July 19, 2009 with the help of Nora Nieminski

These five photos show Hondo standing and moving.  Photos taken July 19, 2009 with the help of Nora Nieminski

Squirrel hunting - there's a squirrel in that tree!

Squirrel hunting - there's a squirrel in that tree!

Hondo - looking at you!
photo taken June 25, 2008

Hondo - looking at you!
photo taken June 25, 2008

Waiting to practice agility June 2009

Waiting to practice agility June 2009

At home in Merlin, Oregon - February 2009

At home in Merlin, Oregon - February 2009

Hondo's ribbons, awards, photo and championship certificate.

Hondo's ribbons, awards, photo and championship certificate.

Hondo resting in his snugglebed after his winning weekend in Fort Worth, March 2009.

Hondo resting in his snugglebed after his winning weekend in Fort Worth, March 2009.

Another photo of Hondo in the motor home on that momentous weekend.

Another photo of Hondo in the motor home on that momentous weekend.

Hondo and Jeni at the BARRC Specialty in Pleasanton, CAOctober 2008

Hondo and Jeni at the BARRC Specialty in Pleasanton, CA
October 2008

Hondo at 18 monthsDuring a Ridgeback handling class in Gold Hills, OR

Hondo at 18 months
During a Ridgeback handling class in Gold Hills, OR

Same handling class - watching the "judge"

Same handling class - watching the "judge"

Gold Hills handling class watching his handler (or should we say - watching the bait!)

Gold Hills handling class watching his handler
(or should we say - watching the bait!)

"Hondo" just getting geared up to chase a squirrel.  The squirrels are safe, we have lots of trees.

"Hondo" just getting geared up to chase a squirrel.  The squirrels are safe, we have lots of trees.

"Hondo" with stuffed toy we won in the raffle at the OCRRC specialty in April.

"Hondo" with stuffed toy we won in the raffle at the OCRRC specialty in April.

"Hondo" - having fun throwing the toy up and and catching it. 

"Hondo" - having fun throwing the toy up and and catching it. 

"Hondo" - C'mon let's play tug-of-war!

"Hondo" - C'mon let's play tug-of-war!

Waiting for company - Christmas 2008

Waiting for company - Christmas 2008

Hondo at 9 months - December 2007

Hondo at 9 months - December 2007

Hondo, Hunter and Tori playing in the snow
December 2007

Hondo, Hunter and Tori playing in the snow
December 2007

The three of them off to check out the snow and trees on their new property in Oregon.

The three of them off to check out the snow and trees on their new property in Oregon.

The three of them sleeping by the fireplace after playing in the snow.

The three of them sleeping by the fireplace after playing in the snow.

"Puppy Hondo"

October 21, 2007
Hondo being show by Jeni at the Del Valle Kennel Club Dog Show on the date of his 7 month birthday.

October 21, 2007
Hondo being show by Jeni at the Del Valle Kennel Club Dog Show on the date of his 7 month birthday.

8/25/07
Hondo watching the other dogs play.

8/25/07
Hondo watching the other dogs play.

Hondo and Tori watching the Disney film
"The Ugly Dachshund"

Hondo and Tori watching the Disney film
"The Ugly Dachshund"

Hondo and Tori playing

Hondo and Tori playing

20 Weeks at Handling Class

20 Weeks at Handling Class

20 Weeks
Learning how to stand during handling class

20 Weeks
Learning how to stand during handling class

Hondo showing his nice ridge while playing with Hunter.  Whizzy (13-1/2 yr. old retired racing greyhound) sleeping while they play.

Hondo showing his nice ridge while playing with Hunter.  Whizzy (13-1/2 yr. old retired racing greyhound) sleeping while they play.

19-1/2 weeks

19-1/2 weeks

19 Weeks

19 Weeks

13 Weeks with John

13 Weeks with John

10 Weeks

10 Weeks

7 Weeks

7 Weeks

7 Weeks

7 Weeks