Rhodesian Ridgeback Breeders | Pinehurst, North Carolina (NC)

BOND

Words cannot express how excited and humbled I was when it was announced that I had been awarded the #1 owner handler for 2018.  This award belongs to so many people who have guided and assisted me on my journey thus far.  It all started with professional handler Greg Strong.  I completed no less than 4 of his handling seminars and at the first one, I didn’t even own a dog.  I attended to see whether or not this was something I wanted to do. He taught me so much about; the sport, handling techniques, the mentality of dogs and above all how to ensure that both you and your dogs are having fun.  I was then fortunate enough to find Sharon LeRoux, who so generously gave me my start and my heart dog Malkia.  I will always be thankful to Sharon for entrusting me with such a special bitch.  Shortly afterwards, Denise Ivie Price and Mandy Foster blessed me with the opportunity to own Vesper.   My handling points for 2018 were earned showing the offspring of Malkia (Virgil and Charlize) and Vesper (Bond and Anya).  Thank you to Nancy Henry and Denise Ivie Price who allowed me to use their stud dogs, Maxx (CH Calluna’s Maxxwell D of Juba Lee SC THD CGCA) and Lenny (CH Rokishoals Lenny Man on the Side ROM), who sired these spectacular kids!  Thank you to all the judges who have recognized our dogs.   A shout out to:  my gorgeous co-own families who raise and love these dogs and allow me to share them, my mentors who are always there to answer my questions and to Kathy Pellerino, my assistant who travels with me and keeps me organized.  Thanks also to everyone ringside, who cheer us on and offer me advice and guidance on how I can do better.  Last but not least, cheers to my husband who has always believed in me.  This is such a great honor.

Thank you, Ann Meyer, for all your hard work in keeping this program alive.  I wish everyone a happy and successful 2019.

For more information on Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies, please visit http://www.millabellaridgebacks.com.

Have a wonderful day!

MB

Rhodesian Ridgeback Breeders | Pinehurst, North Carolina (NC)

MillaBella is proud to announce our newest Champion, TILLY, CH MillaBella Covered in Gold of Rokishoals BN RN RATI SWN SIA SCA CGC. 

Tilly joined me in the show ring in January 2019 and in just 4 weeks, finished her Championship with 4 majors, and 2 singles.  Tilly loved being in residence here at MillaBella.  My gang adored her lively personality and endless energy.  What a pleasure it was to have her here.  I could not be prouder of Tilly!  Always owner handled.

Special thanks to our co-own family, Boo Donoho and Adam Guttman, for raising this spectacular girl and for all their support.  Thank you to Boo for having her ring trained and ready for me to run with.

This wonderful girl is out of our Vesper x Lenny breeding (CH Rokishoals Shaken, Not Stirred at MillaBella x CH Rokishoals Lenny Man on the Side ROM).  Thank you Denise Ivie Price and Sharon Leroux for all your support, advice and guidance.

Special thanks to all the judges who have recognized Tilly; Mr Allen Odom, Mrs Casey Gonda DVM, Ms Denise Flaim, Mr Michael Canalizo, Mr Timothy Robbins and Dr Eric Liebes.

For more information on Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies, please visit http://www.millabellaridgebacks.com.

Have a wonderful day!

MB

Rhodesian Ridgeback Breeders | Pinehurst, North Carolina (NC)

I am very excited to announce that Malkia, CH Rouxridge Queen of the Savanna BN RN NAP OJP THDN CGC ROM, has earned her Register of Merit (ROM).  Malkia is now the proud Mommy of 3 Grand Champions and 2 Champions, and she still has some kids in the ring.

Grand Champions

BINTI – GCH MillaBella Heir to the Throne of Rouxridge (Sire CH Calluna’s Maxxwell D OF Juba Lee SC THD CGCA)

KIRA – GCH MillaBella Full Moon Fever of Rouxridge (Sire CH Calluna’s Maxxwell D OF Juba Lee SC THD CGCA)

VIRGIL – GCH MillaBella Hot Fun in the Summertime (Sire CH Calluna’s Maxxwell D OF Juba Lee SC THD CGCA)

Champions

CHARLIZE – CH MillaBella Brown Sugar of Rouxridge (Sire CH Calluna’s Maxxwell D OF Juba Lee SC THD CGCA)

CLUTCH – CH MillaBella I’ll Come Through for you of Rouxridge (Sire GCH Simbali’s Soprano)

Malkia is my original foundation girl and I am extremely thankful to Sharon LeRoux for entrusting me with this special girl.  Malkia is retired and enjoys being the Queen at MillaBella.  She will forever be my heart dog.

Special thanks to Nancy Henry and Ann Meyer for allowing us to use Maxx (CH Calluna’s Maxxwell D OF Juba Lee SC THD CGCA) and Tony (GCH Simbali’s Soprano).  I am especially grateful to my co-own families for allowing me the opportunity to show their kids!!

For more information on Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies, please visit http://www.millabellaridgebacks.com.

Have a wonderful day!

MB

Rhodesian Ridgeback Breeders | Pinehurst, North Carolina (NC)

Tilly, MillaBella Covered in Gold of Rokishoals, continues to shine in her scent work.  This past weekend, Tilly picked up an advanced interior leg.  She requires just one more leg before earning her Advanced Interior title.  She also completed the requirements for her first Novice Exterior leg.  In this class there were 30 dogs competing.  Only 6 of the 30 dogs qualified in this trial.  Tilly placed second!!!!

So proud of Tilly and her owners Boo Donoho and Adam Guttman.

For more information on Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies, please visit http://www.millabellaridgebacks.com.

Have a wonderful day!

MB

Rhodesian Ridgeback Breeders | Pinehurst, North Carolina (NC)

MillaBella is proud to announce our newest Champion, CLUTCH, CH MillaBella I’ll Come Through For You of Rouxridge.

Clutch finished his Championship with minimal showing; 4 majors and 2 points.  He loves the road trips and the show ring – a natural performer.    I could not be prouder of Clutch!  Always owner handled.

Special thanks to our co-own family, the McDowell’s, for raising this spectacular boy and for all their support.

This wonderful boy is out of our Malkia x Tony breeding (CH Rouxridge Queen of the Savanna BN RN NAP OJP THDN CGC x GCH Simbali’s Soprano).  Thank you Ann Meyer and Sharon Leroux for all your support, advice and guidance.

Special thanks to all the judges who have recognized Clutch: Mrs Patti Widick Neale, Mr Allen L Odom, Mrs Karen C Wilson, Mrs Casey Gonda and Mr Neil T McDevitt.

For more information on Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies, please visit http://www.millabellaridgebacks.com.

Have a wonderful day!

MB