ABOUT US
We wanted to provide a brief insight to our history
and involvement with are treasured breeds.
Listing all our dogs great show wins & the first and only
to do whatever is very boring
- most importantly we are proud to produce
sound quality puppies, pleasing to the eye
with excellent temperaments with an empathise on the breed Standard.
HuntingRidge have been honoured and very proud to have exported
over 17 Ridgebacks worldwide to Ridgeback breeders, enthusiasts and families.
(We never use export brokers)
All our puppies are in loving family homes either
lifelong companions or show and breeding prospects.
They have experienced considerable success at
all levels in various countries.
It is very rewarding to have many families returning for another Huntingridge companion.
Currently we are enjoying campaigning our new generation and look forward
to our various judging commitments in Australia and Overseas.
JUDGING RESUME - DIANNA BRENNAN
I am an ANKC licensed Hound Group judge I was very honoured to be asked to be included in a panel of judges In 2007 I was invited to judge the Rhodesian Ridgeback Speciality in Sweden.
My other passion is judging Junior Handlers and have had the
Over the years I have held various Committee and Executive positions with
JUDGING RESUME - ROBERT FINDLOW
Robert has been involved with Keeshonds since 1976. He is an experienced ANKC licensed Non-Sporting judge & Keeshond Specialist
Robert has served on many Committees in various positions from President
(Licensed to judge Championship Shows worldwide)
as well as being a Rhodesian Ridgeback Specialist.
I have judged Hounds at many All Breed Championship Shows
throughout New South Wales and Canberra.
including Hound Speciality and breed Specialities.
for the 2005 NSW Hound of the Year final in Sydney.
It was a thrill to be asked to judge Sweepstakes & Property classes
at the NSW Beagle Club Speciality in April 2005.
This was a great thrill and I was delighted with the entry
and the large number of exceptional quality Ridgebacks in Scandinavia.
pleasure of many appointments in several states in Australia at
All Breed shows, 2 Breed Nationals, Specialty and semi Specialist Groups.
For several years I instructed classes in show handling
& Junior handling. I am also an active qualified Steward.
All breed Clubs, semi Specialist & breed Clubs.
I have been a member of the various State Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Clubs.
Along with the various responsibilities, I was on the committee
which introduced the First Ridgeback specialty Championship show
in the Newcastle area in 2003 and helped run
the Championship and Open 2004 shows.
He also has titled and handled a variety of breeds in different groups.
Robert was an instructor with the police dog squad
in the RAAF for many years so has considerable knowledge in training dogs.
also licensed to judge Lagottos, & The Euraisers.
Currently Robert is a trainee judge for the Terrier Group
and has judged Staffordshire Bull Terriers at an Open Show in 2005
and in 2006 judged the NSW British Terrier Club Open Show.
He has been honoured to judge Keeshonds at Championship Specialty level
and various Non Sporting groups throughout NSW and Canberra.
Robert has also had the pleasure judging a Dalmatian Specialty.
Under the Gracthond prefix he has had over 30 Champions.
"Banner" Ch Gracthond Volbrengen created breed history
by being awarded the honour of Opposite Puppy in Show
at the Prestigious Sydney Royal in 1982 .
Gracthond imported 5 Keeshonds from the UK.
The introduction of these fine lines have helped
strengthened the breed in Australia with great success
and is found behind many prefixes in the Australian Keeshond world.
Robert has been involved with the Judges training scheme presenting
Keeshond lectures for Non-Sporting & Keeshond aspiring judges.
He was co-author for the Australian chapter in the
"The New Complete Keeshond" Blue book.
to Management with All breed clubs, semi-specialists and breed clubs
in various States. Whilst living in Darwin Robert
was partially responsible for initiating the Australia Day Show
& the Canine Expo co-inciding with the Darwin Royal.
