Spirit

Such a joy to show - a happy, willing dog who loved his job ( mostly so he could smooch the ringside observers). He never met a stranger & happily shared his love with anyone he saw. Winner of more awards than can be listed…

NSBISS/ MBIS/ MBISS Int CH GCH Adili's American Idol CGC JC ROM 4/15/06-9/8/17. 11 1/2 years was not enough .... you gave us a lifetime of memories with all your accomplishments - 2 time Top Ten Hound, 5 AKC BIS, 6 International BIS, National Specialty WD/BOW/ BOS Sweeps 2007, Top 25 Winner and People's Choice 2009, National Specialty BISS 2011, 5 Regional Specialty BISS- 2 from the Veteran Class including a Group 1 at Trenton at 8 years of age. 8 time Top Producer, #1 Stud dog 2015, one of the all time Top Producing Ridgebacks with 50 Champion get and counting. You were a once in a lifetime dog & you will always be our Bestest boy. You left a legacy that will never die and a hole in our hearts that will never be filled. Love you Doodles ... til we meet again.

Specialty Best in Show 2011, Winner of 54 Hound Groups and over 200 Placements - defeated 16,000+ dogs at 2 years old. Winner of 6 International BIS in 2 days!!  Love & Miss him dearly!

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Spirit was recognized by the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the U.S. as a significant sire. Read about his contribution to the breed by clicking here.

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Sire: CH KIMANI'S GAZELEY OF TAHARI

Dam: DC ADILI'S SERENGETI STARLIGHT, SC

Whelped: 04/15/2006

Breeders: Tammy Lynch & Karen Lafleur & Phyllis Lia

Owners: Kiki Courtelis & Karen Lafleur & Tammy Lynch