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Sept 2010
We have several news-worthy items this month!
First Extra takes Best of Breed from the Veterans class for a 5 point major over BISS dogs half his
age - then sweetens the win by placing in groups. Way to go Extra!! Check out his page HERE for
new pictures.
On the same show weekend Shumba won TWO Best of Breeds, a GROUP 3 on Friday, and another
GROUP 2 on Monday!! She went BOS to her sire, Extra, on Saturday and got another BOS on Sunday.
Oh but there's more!
While back in Texas.. Titus is shown to a Best in Multi Breed show with an entry of over 150 dogs
then goes on to two Reserve Best in Multi Breed shows - one of those shows handled by his 10 year
old girl Isolde Kotch! Please click HERE to see the duo in action!
What a great weekend for the family! Both Titus and Shumba are proud to have Extra as their father.
Also in the news, we have an exciting Canadian litter planned between our Titus & Kumani
Ridgebacks own BOSS CH Kali. Please click HERE for more exciting news about this litter.
July 2010
After a great visit to the Ridgeback Rodeo Titus earned two additional titles!
He now has his HIC (Herding instinct test) and also passed his Carriage Dog Qualifier test for the
HRA!
05/08/2010
What a day for the home team!
Titus celebrates in style as his first litter is born in Norway - they now share the same birthday as
their father!
Meanwhile at the prestigious Bucks County Kennel Club show Shumba goes BOB and then goes on
to take a Group 3 among stiff East Coast competition.
Father Extra must be proud.
03/31/2010
We have a confirmed pregnancy!
Half a world away an ultrasound confirmed that our International litter between Extrapolate Kennels
owned by our Norwegian friend Ida Midgard's girl Amira is pregnant. We are looking forward to what
this exciting pairing between Titus & Amira will produce!!
Please also check out our Puppies page for information on the Gigi X Extra litter!!
03/26/2010
Shumba is on a roll & goes BOB at New Brunswick KC on Friday in Edison, NJ under judge David R.
Miller defeating NATIONAL SPECIALTY WINNING DOGS for the honor!!
We are truly honored to be able to bring such gorgeous specimines before the judges.
Gooo Shumba!!
Also this weekend I had the pleasure of showing my friends Veteran girl Duchess to an Award of
Merit at the Trinity Valley Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Texas. We earned may rosettes on her 9th
birthday! Thank you Heike for entrusting me with your beautiful matron once again!!
Pictures courtesy of Elaine Hudson (Duchess & handler Kelley C.Kotch)
03/01/2010
Our MEDIA page has opened, check it out to see the magazines our VSV family has been
featured, the articles written by Kelley C. Kotch & our current video featuring Extra.
02/15/2010
Shumba goes BOS at Westminster!
Westminster is the most prestigious show in the United States of America & Spring Valley truly
caught the judges eye. Ikaika (Son of Gatsby) took Best of Breed while Shumba (Daughter of Extra)
took Best of Opposite. Ciro wins an Award of Merit as well! We are also very proud of both Lilly and
Miles making the tough first cut at Westminster. The judge had an eye for Spring Valley today!
Congrats to all those who placed, won & made the cut!!
01/25/2010
Group 1's & RBIS again!!
Titus does it again at the UKC's own Texas Classic bringing home 3 Group 1's over Multiple AKC BIS
competition. Titus tops off his weekend by going Reserve Best in Show.
Titus was handled by Kelley C. Kotch & friend Kerry Wiebe. Thanks Kerry!!
A great weekend had with great friends.
11/21/2009
An extra special weekend for an Extra daughter!!
"Great news! Shumba beat 35 other Ridgebacks at this RRCUS-supported show for Best of Breed!
That included 10 champions, including some top-winning Ridgebacks. We are thrilled! She even
made the final cut of 6 in Group." Livija Rabane (proud owner) reports.
Way to go Shumba!!
11/15/2009
A great weekend for Titus & Miles!
Miles goes BOB at the prestigous AKC Philidelphia bench show with Dennis MacMullin!!
On the 14th & 15th at the UKC show in Hutto TX Titus recieved four Group 1 placements and a
Reserve Best in Show shown by owner/handler Kelley C. Kotch!
Go boys go! Both Titus and Miles are littermates and sons of Extra.
10/31/2009
A HUGE Congrats to Pele' on his newest accopmplishments!
Pele' acquired his CD ( with a score of 190.5) title which inturn qualified him for the AKC title of VCD1,
Versatility Companion Dog. For this AKC title, the Tracking title, Companion Dog title, and Agility
Standard and Jumpers titles must be earned. Way to go Claire and Pele'!!!
He is now: Can.Ch./Am.DC Spring Valley's Pele', TD, RN, NAP, NJP, CD,VCD1, MC, FCh., TT, CGC,
HIC, VC, ET, HRQ1, HRQ2
GOOOOOO Team!!!
09/24/2009
Duchess and I have always walked away with the ribbons whenever we've gone in the ring together,
but she really outdid herself this time! With a spring in her step and a twinkle in her eye we floated
around the to the sound of applause coming from complete strangers (and some great friends along
with Duch's owner Heike!) getting the final nod from Best in Show judge Barbara Dempsy Alderman.
The last time I was in the ring with Duch we went BOS to a HUGE RR entry in Houston, standing
directly behind Ikaika as he went BOB. We're very proud of this Absolut grand daughter.
Thank you Heike and Rick for entrusting me with your beautiful girl yet again and may there be many
more ribbons to come!
Duch and I have already discussed that she should have "MBVIS" before her name so I will do my
best to follow through.
Celebrating the vets!
Duchess is: BVIS CH Symetri's Royal Bonanza JC TT handled to this win by Kelley C. Kotch
*click on any image to enlarge
The boys make a claim on their heritage.
9/26/09Boar hunting rhodesian ridgebacks
We can stress form and function, but can you back it up? We believe that our dogs today should
stand up to their proud heritage as large game hunters, and our boys have proven they have the raw
material to do just that!
We have began hunt training them on one of North America's most plentiful (and most destructive to
native wildlife) - and one of the most dangerous large game animals. The feral hog.
Their first time in the ring with one of these animals was a test to see whether or not they had what it
takes to be more than just a pretty face - and boy did they ever come through! Follow us as we
continue to train the dogs in their proud heritage.
*
The puppies are here!!
9/19/09
Saturday, 9-19-09, Porsche (& Jagger) had 7 boys and 4 girls born. They were quite a surprise as
they were 3 days early. All are doing GREAT!! All have ridges- no Dermoids. All the colors are so
consistent it is unbelievable.
Carol cannot be happier with this litter!
Please see the page HERE for information on these outstanding puppies.
Congrats on such a great job Porsche and Jagger!
*
What a "GRAND" time last weekend was!!
09/10/09
Lucius earns his UKC Grand Champion in style!! Not only does he win the Champion class for his
final leg, but he went on to get BOB, then went on to a Group 3!!
We are very proud of our boy Lucius who is now:
GRCH Spring Valleys Extra Duty for Lucius!!!
The next day Titus won the Grand Champion class, BOB and Group 3 with our friend Kerry Weibe.
What a great time for his first time handling Titus! Good job guys!!
*
Extra does it again! BOB and a Group 4
8/28/09
We just got word that Dennis and Extra did it again! Extra goes BOB and gets a Group 4 under judge
Mr. Howard M. Yost at the Newton Kennel Club in New Jersey!!!
Way to go guys!
*
Titus follows in Extra's footsteps with his own Group 3!!
8/09/09
A week to date from his fathers win - Titus goes BOB and goes on to get a Group 3!! Like father like
son. Quality begets quality. Judge Patricia A. Murphy from IL recognizes Titus's qualities at the
Corpus Christi Kennel Club taking this owner handler team from BOB all the way to a group
placement!
What a way to end a great weekend in the sun and surf!
"Muzzle-should be long, deep and powerful. The lips clean, closely fitting the jaws..."
*
Extra gets a Group 3 from the Veterans Class!!
8/2/09
Retire at 8? Not likely! This boy shows judges he's still got the moves and the looks by taking home a
Group 3 at the Hunterdon Hills Kennel Club in Ringoes, NJ. He also proves that the proof is in the
pudding by daughter Elphie going WB and BOS at the same show. Both were expertly handled by
Dennis MacMullin - proud owner. Extra is also owned by Linda Ruth, and Marie Cotton. Contact
information can be found HERE.
Great job guys!
"Eyes-should be moderately well apart and should be round, bright and sparkling with intelligent
expression...."
*Litter Planned
*
Lucius takes a major and two points with Dennis!
06/28/09
Lucius and Dennis take WD and BOW Friday for a major under Mr. James E. Frederiksen
&
WD on Sunday for two points under Mr. Whitney J. Coombs
Next stop: Houston in search of that final major standing between Lucius and his CH!
*
05/27/09
Lucius and Heather kick some butt as the blond duo takes 4th in Bred By Exhibitor Dogs in a class of
17.
And later that day..
With Dennis MacMullin showing Extra, Carol Smith of Ridgehill Ridgebacks showing Lucius and
Heather Trapasso showing Lilly show its not a fluke by taking 3rd in the stud dog class out of 15
other Stud Dogs.
Great Job guys!!
*
Lucius gets ready for the Nationals
5/01/09
wheaten rhodesian ridgeback Lucius
We're very excited to announce that our boy Lucius will be showing at the National Specialty this year.
He will be shown in the Bred By class by Heather Trapasso, and also will be shown in the stud dog
class with His father Extra and sister Lilly (shown below).
Keep an eye out for Lucius - He'll be the one that walks in the ring as if it's nothing more than a
formality as he feel's he's obviously the best dog in the ring. What a riot!
*click to enlarge picture
*
A BOB weekend for the boys!
4/6/09
This weekend we went to the AKC shows in Crosby TX. The show itself is a very small show but very
personable.
Day 1 - Lucius goes BOB (his second from the classes!)
and Day 2 Titus goes BOB
It'll do! The boys behaved very well. Thanks Tammy for showing Titus while I showed Lucius!
*
Ridgeback Custom Quilt Squares
3/31/09
I've decided to accept commissions for custom quilt squares.
How does it work? You submit a picture of your choosing* to me and I will create a quilt square wall
hanging. Color schemes can be requested. Most of my materials will come from JoAnn Fabrics.
Here's an example:
(picture courtesy of Shody Lytle)
The finished product (18X18 inches - approx)
The fee for one like the example above is $75. Although the design was not a simple one it was
relatively easier than say one with multiple subjects. The more complex the design, the higher the
fee.
Please keep in mind that the above square was first hand sewn then machine finished. This project
took me about 8 hours spread over a 3 week period.
If you would like to see about having one of your own commissioned please feel free to contact me at
Kotchfam@msn.com .
*There are limitations to what can be created, things overly detailed or with very fine outlines will not
make as good of a subject due to the nature of the medium.
*
"Where's Lucius?" Winners!
2/22/09
Here are the winners of the "Where's Lucius?" contest!
Elaine at Windermere RR's came in with the first correct answer
Little Joey at 8 weeks
Gail Carter came in at a close second
Kinga in pastels
And in third we had Donna Hime:
Kai at 10 months
Congrats to all the winners!
Click on any of the pictures to enlarge.
*
Lilly earns her AKC Championship!
2/14/09
Lucius's littermate Lilly earned her Championship today! More details as I get them.
Judge: Mr. Charles E. Trotter
She is now: Ch. Spring Valley's Rave Review O Lilly!
Update:
Ventatus Spring Valley Rhodesian Ridgebacks opens it virtual doors for business!
2/13/09
After plenty of research and help from a bunch of friends I've finally got the website up!
Thanks to the following folks:
Shody, Mike, Liz, Asta, MaryAnne, Denise, Barb, Ash, Marie and Matt for letting me bounce several
ideas off you all to try to pull it together.
We have several news-worthy items this month!
First Extra takes Best of Breed from the Veterans class for a 5 point major over BISS dogs half his
age - then sweetens the win by placing in groups. Way to go Extra!! Check out his page HERE for
new pictures.
On the same show weekend Shumba won TWO Best of Breeds, a GROUP 3 on Friday, and another
GROUP 2 on Monday!! She went BOS to her sire, Extra, on Saturday and got another BOS on Sunday.
Oh but there's more!
While back in Texas.. Titus is shown to a Best in Multi Breed show with an entry of over 150 dogs
then goes on to two Reserve Best in Multi Breed shows - one of those shows handled by his 10 year
old girl Isolde Kotch! Please click HERE to see the duo in action!
What a great weekend for the family! Both Titus and Shumba are proud to have Extra as their father.
Also in the news, we have an exciting Canadian litter planned between our Titus & Kumani
Ridgebacks own BOSS CH Kali. Please click HERE for more exciting news about this litter.
July 2010
After a great visit to the Ridgeback Rodeo Titus earned two additional titles!
He now has his HIC (Herding instinct test) and also passed his Carriage Dog Qualifier test for the
HRA!
05/08/2010
What a day for the home team!
Titus celebrates in style as his first litter is born in Norway - they now share the same birthday as
their father!
Meanwhile at the prestigious Bucks County Kennel Club show Shumba goes BOB and then goes on
to take a Group 3 among stiff East Coast competition.
Father Extra must be proud.
03/31/2010
We have a confirmed pregnancy!
Half a world away an ultrasound confirmed that our International litter between Extrapolate Kennels
owned by our Norwegian friend Ida Midgard's girl Amira is pregnant. We are looking forward to what
this exciting pairing between Titus & Amira will produce!!
Please also check out our Puppies page for information on the Gigi X Extra litter!!
03/26/2010
Shumba is on a roll & goes BOB at New Brunswick KC on Friday in Edison, NJ under judge David R.
Miller defeating NATIONAL SPECIALTY WINNING DOGS for the honor!!
We are truly honored to be able to bring such gorgeous specimines before the judges.
Gooo Shumba!!
Also this weekend I had the pleasure of showing my friends Veteran girl Duchess to an Award of
Merit at the Trinity Valley Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Texas. We earned may rosettes on her 9th
birthday! Thank you Heike for entrusting me with your beautiful matron once again!!
Pictures courtesy of Elaine Hudson (Duchess & handler Kelley C.Kotch)
03/01/2010
Our MEDIA page has opened, check it out to see the magazines our VSV family has been
featured, the articles written by Kelley C. Kotch & our current video featuring Extra.
02/15/2010
Shumba goes BOS at Westminster!
Westminster is the most prestigious show in the United States of America & Spring Valley truly
caught the judges eye. Ikaika (Son of Gatsby) took Best of Breed while Shumba (Daughter of Extra)
took Best of Opposite. Ciro wins an Award of Merit as well! We are also very proud of both Lilly and
Miles making the tough first cut at Westminster. The judge had an eye for Spring Valley today!
Congrats to all those who placed, won & made the cut!!
01/25/2010
Group 1's & RBIS again!!
Titus does it again at the UKC's own Texas Classic bringing home 3 Group 1's over Multiple AKC BIS
competition. Titus tops off his weekend by going Reserve Best in Show.
Titus was handled by Kelley C. Kotch & friend Kerry Wiebe. Thanks Kerry!!
A great weekend had with great friends.
11/21/2009
An extra special weekend for an Extra daughter!!
"Great news! Shumba beat 35 other Ridgebacks at this RRCUS-supported show for Best of Breed!
That included 10 champions, including some top-winning Ridgebacks. We are thrilled! She even
made the final cut of 6 in Group." Livija Rabane (proud owner) reports.
Way to go Shumba!!
11/15/2009
A great weekend for Titus & Miles!
Miles goes BOB at the prestigous AKC Philidelphia bench show with Dennis MacMullin!!
On the 14th & 15th at the UKC show in Hutto TX Titus recieved four Group 1 placements and a
Reserve Best in Show shown by owner/handler Kelley C. Kotch!
Go boys go! Both Titus and Miles are littermates and sons of Extra.
10/31/2009
A HUGE Congrats to Pele' on his newest accopmplishments!
Pele' acquired his CD ( with a score of 190.5) title which inturn qualified him for the AKC title of VCD1,
Versatility Companion Dog. For this AKC title, the Tracking title, Companion Dog title, and Agility
Standard and Jumpers titles must be earned. Way to go Claire and Pele'!!!
He is now: Can.Ch./Am.DC Spring Valley's Pele', TD, RN, NAP, NJP, CD,VCD1, MC, FCh., TT, CGC,
HIC, VC, ET, HRQ1, HRQ2
GOOOOOO Team!!!
09/24/2009
Duchess and I have always walked away with the ribbons whenever we've gone in the ring together,
but she really outdid herself this time! With a spring in her step and a twinkle in her eye we floated
around the to the sound of applause coming from complete strangers (and some great friends along
with Duch's owner Heike!) getting the final nod from Best in Show judge Barbara Dempsy Alderman.
The last time I was in the ring with Duch we went BOS to a HUGE RR entry in Houston, standing
directly behind Ikaika as he went BOB. We're very proud of this Absolut grand daughter.
Thank you Heike and Rick for entrusting me with your beautiful girl yet again and may there be many
more ribbons to come!
Duch and I have already discussed that she should have "MBVIS" before her name so I will do my
best to follow through.
Celebrating the vets!
Duchess is: BVIS CH Symetri's Royal Bonanza JC TT handled to this win by Kelley C. Kotch
*click on any image to enlarge
The boys make a claim on their heritage.
9/26/09Boar hunting rhodesian ridgebacks
We can stress form and function, but can you back it up? We believe that our dogs today should
stand up to their proud heritage as large game hunters, and our boys have proven they have the raw
material to do just that!
We have began hunt training them on one of North America's most plentiful (and most destructive to
native wildlife) - and one of the most dangerous large game animals. The feral hog.
Their first time in the ring with one of these animals was a test to see whether or not they had what it
takes to be more than just a pretty face - and boy did they ever come through! Follow us as we
continue to train the dogs in their proud heritage.
*
The puppies are here!!
9/19/09
Saturday, 9-19-09, Porsche (& Jagger) had 7 boys and 4 girls born. They were quite a surprise as
they were 3 days early. All are doing GREAT!! All have ridges- no Dermoids. All the colors are so
consistent it is unbelievable.
Carol cannot be happier with this litter!
Please see the page HERE for information on these outstanding puppies.
Congrats on such a great job Porsche and Jagger!
*
What a "GRAND" time last weekend was!!
09/10/09
Lucius earns his UKC Grand Champion in style!! Not only does he win the Champion class for his
final leg, but he went on to get BOB, then went on to a Group 3!!
We are very proud of our boy Lucius who is now:
GRCH Spring Valleys Extra Duty for Lucius!!!
The next day Titus won the Grand Champion class, BOB and Group 3 with our friend Kerry Weibe.
What a great time for his first time handling Titus! Good job guys!!
*
Extra does it again! BOB and a Group 4
8/28/09
We just got word that Dennis and Extra did it again! Extra goes BOB and gets a Group 4 under judge
Mr. Howard M. Yost at the Newton Kennel Club in New Jersey!!!
Way to go guys!
*
Titus follows in Extra's footsteps with his own Group 3!!
8/09/09
A week to date from his fathers win - Titus goes BOB and goes on to get a Group 3!! Like father like
son. Quality begets quality. Judge Patricia A. Murphy from IL recognizes Titus's qualities at the
Corpus Christi Kennel Club taking this owner handler team from BOB all the way to a group
placement!
What a way to end a great weekend in the sun and surf!
"Muzzle-should be long, deep and powerful. The lips clean, closely fitting the jaws..."
*
Extra gets a Group 3 from the Veterans Class!!
8/2/09
Retire at 8? Not likely! This boy shows judges he's still got the moves and the looks by taking home a
Group 3 at the Hunterdon Hills Kennel Club in Ringoes, NJ. He also proves that the proof is in the
pudding by daughter Elphie going WB and BOS at the same show. Both were expertly handled by
Dennis MacMullin - proud owner. Extra is also owned by Linda Ruth, and Marie Cotton. Contact
information can be found HERE.
Great job guys!
"Eyes-should be moderately well apart and should be round, bright and sparkling with intelligent
expression...."
*Litter Planned
*
Lucius takes a major and two points with Dennis!
06/28/09
Lucius and Dennis take WD and BOW Friday for a major under Mr. James E. Frederiksen
&
WD on Sunday for two points under Mr. Whitney J. Coombs
Next stop: Houston in search of that final major standing between Lucius and his CH!
*
05/27/09
Lucius and Heather kick some butt as the blond duo takes 4th in Bred By Exhibitor Dogs in a class of
17.
And later that day..
With Dennis MacMullin showing Extra, Carol Smith of Ridgehill Ridgebacks showing Lucius and
Heather Trapasso showing Lilly show its not a fluke by taking 3rd in the stud dog class out of 15
other Stud Dogs.
Great Job guys!!
*
Lucius gets ready for the Nationals
5/01/09
wheaten rhodesian ridgeback Lucius
We're very excited to announce that our boy Lucius will be showing at the National Specialty this year.
He will be shown in the Bred By class by Heather Trapasso, and also will be shown in the stud dog
class with His father Extra and sister Lilly (shown below).
Keep an eye out for Lucius - He'll be the one that walks in the ring as if it's nothing more than a
formality as he feel's he's obviously the best dog in the ring. What a riot!
*click to enlarge picture
*
A BOB weekend for the boys!
4/6/09
This weekend we went to the AKC shows in Crosby TX. The show itself is a very small show but very
personable.
Day 1 - Lucius goes BOB (his second from the classes!)
and Day 2 Titus goes BOB
It'll do! The boys behaved very well. Thanks Tammy for showing Titus while I showed Lucius!
*
Ridgeback Custom Quilt Squares
3/31/09
I've decided to accept commissions for custom quilt squares.
How does it work? You submit a picture of your choosing* to me and I will create a quilt square wall
hanging. Color schemes can be requested. Most of my materials will come from JoAnn Fabrics.
Here's an example:
(picture courtesy of Shody Lytle)
The finished product (18X18 inches - approx)
The fee for one like the example above is $75. Although the design was not a simple one it was
relatively easier than say one with multiple subjects. The more complex the design, the higher the
fee.
Please keep in mind that the above square was first hand sewn then machine finished. This project
took me about 8 hours spread over a 3 week period.
If you would like to see about having one of your own commissioned please feel free to contact me at
Kotchfam@msn.com .
*There are limitations to what can be created, things overly detailed or with very fine outlines will not
make as good of a subject due to the nature of the medium.
*
"Where's Lucius?" Winners!
2/22/09
Here are the winners of the "Where's Lucius?" contest!
Elaine at Windermere RR's came in with the first correct answer
Little Joey at 8 weeks
Gail Carter came in at a close second
Kinga in pastels
And in third we had Donna Hime:
Kai at 10 months
Congrats to all the winners!
Click on any of the pictures to enlarge.
*
Lilly earns her AKC Championship!
2/14/09
Lucius's littermate Lilly earned her Championship today! More details as I get them.
Judge: Mr. Charles E. Trotter
She is now: Ch. Spring Valley's Rave Review O Lilly!
Update:
Ventatus Spring Valley Rhodesian Ridgebacks opens it virtual doors for business!
2/13/09
After plenty of research and help from a bunch of friends I've finally got the website up!
Thanks to the following folks:
Shody, Mike, Liz, Asta, MaryAnne, Denise, Barb, Ash, Marie and Matt for letting me bounce several
ideas off you all to try to pull it together.
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