Meaning:
Rhodocrosite is prized as a gemstone of love.
Rhodocrosite is thought to draw love to oneself.
Definition: Rhodo is definitely the meaning of his name!
Heart/Normal/Cardiologist, Cystinuria/Normal/Parentage
OFA: Hips/Good, Elbows/DJD/FCP, DNA-CHR, OFA view results
D.O.B. 04/23/06
ORLANDO SHOW CLUSTER 12~13~09
2 out of 3 days
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Rhodo at the Ocala, FL Dog Show Club Nov. 2009
under judge Mr. James E. Fredericksen (results)
Rhodo at the Brooksville, FL Dog Shows Nov. 2009
under judge Mrs. Marcia P. Tucker (results)
under judge Mr. Roger R. Hartinger (results)
Rhodo in the group ring.
The boy is still young, just being dragged along for a bit of fun.
At the end of the day it was just for fun, not a job or a must.
I love him to bits and he sleeps by my bed side ;)
Before and after the group showing..................my buddy Robin
Oct. 24th, 2009 at 3.5 years of age
Rhodo and his Sire, Kongo August 2009 in NY (photo's of this trip soon to follow)
Rhodo just like his sire (Kongo) didn't have the biggest head and wasn't the largest in the litter.
But looking at the two Gentle Giants today, you would find that hard to believe.
They are big in every way a male should be, but yet gentle kind souls.
Feb. 2009,
Rhodo pictured at 2 years of age, at the NCA National Specialty, April 30th 2008
Rhodo has matured tremendously in the last 5 months.
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Rhodo relaxing in the RV
Rhodo tried to strike a conversation with Mr. Ed, but they had nothing in common.
Pictured at 19 months of age
Rhodo finished his AKC championship requirements, some honorable mentions which Rhodo was awarded in route to his
championship were 3 major wins, 2 best of breeds, 1 Working Puppy Group 1st win,
1 Working Puppy Group 2nd win (breeders classic), 1 Working Puppy Group 2nd.
Dec. 16th, 07 Brevard K.C. in Orlando, FL.......Rhodo went 1st, BBE, BOS for 2pts and NEW CHAMPION at 19 months
Dec. 14th, 07 Space Coast K.C. of Palm Beach show in Orlando, FL......Rhodo went 1st BBE, WD, BOW, BOS for 2pts
Nov. 16th, 07 Greater Ocala KC 1st Bred By Exhibitor, Winners Dog for 1 pt
Rhodo pictured below: Our Latest Champion at 19th months of age,
Christmas in St. Augustine, FL 2007
Rhodo pictured above winning WD & BOB for a 4pt major win
April 22nd, 07 at the Heartland of Florida Dog Show, WD, BOW, Best of Breed.....4 pt major win
March 12th, 07 at the Palm Beach County Dog Show, Best Puppy, Puppy Group 2nd
March 11th, 07 at the Palm Beach County Dog Show, 1st, WD, BOW, Best Puppy, BOB......1pt
Rhodo pictured above placing in the working puppy "Breeders Showcase" group 2nd at 7.5 months of age
horrible head shot, but he follows those squeaky's the photographer uses
Rhodo pictured above winning the working puppy group 1st at 6.5 months of age
Under Breeder/Judge Mrs. Carol Herr, breeder of Top Producing & Top Winning Beagles.
This was a honorable win, her comments on Rhodo will forever remain a priority in my breeding program.
Rhodo pictured above at 6.5 months of age
12/17/06 6-9 mth puppy RWD to a 3 pt major
12/13/06 6-9 mth puppy, WD for a 3pt major win
12/14/06 best if breed puppy, working puppy group 2nd "breeders show case" Orlando FL
11/19/06 6-9 mth puppy, WD for a 3pt major win, Ocala FL
11/18/06 best puppy/working puppy group 1st with over 15 puppy's in the group
11/12/06 6-9 mth class, RWD to a 3pt major, Brooksville FL
11/11/06 6-9 mth class, RWD to a 3pt major, Brooksville FL
Rhodo is so amazing, full of energy, spunk and tons of show attitude.
AND OH YES, HE HAS TO BE ON MY LAP ALL THE TIME!!!
below: Rhodo at 6 months his tail is always wagging
First time in the ring
I can't believe that the male puppy I ended up with out of this litter,
has started to follow in his sire's paw steps :)
He is amazingly easy, attentive and fun to show. Below at a match in Connecticut
Rhodo competed against his sister Jade 4.5 mths, niece India 8 mths & Tango 8.5 mths
(all my breeding)
And won Best Of Breed Puppy
Then we went into the working group ring
and won the group :))
Mr. Rhodo & I in the Best in Match ring,
with 5 other group winners.
Rhodo above stacked, while the judge makes his final observation of his line up.
Rhodo gets awarded Best Puppy In Match
I was just too darn happy and had to hug the judge and the ring steward :)
Best Puppy In Match Amorosa's Life Of The Party
Sept 9th, 2006 at Elm City Kennel club 1st ever AKC all breed & obedience match.
Madison CT
Many, many thanks to Patty Clifton for being such a huge helping hand,
for convincing me to attend this match and for the wonderful job
she did handling & socializing Miss Jade.
Thank you Corrie for also helping out holding & socializing to the dogs
and the wonderful job she is doing with Tango.
And many many thanks to Cherly Gerzabek for handling India
and taking these wonderful photo's.
Without you Cheryl, I wouldn't have this wonderful memory.
Kongo (Rhodo's sire) on the left at 3.5 mths..................Rhodo on the right 4.5 mths
Rhodo at 1 week of age.....................................................and 2 weeks of age
Rhodo at 4 weeks of age....................................and 8 weeks of age
Rhodo 10 weeks below
click to view pictures of a younger Rhodo
click to view Rhodo swimming with daddy Kongo
click to view Rhodo swimming with relatives
click to view Rhodo's litter mates