Faahac's Faith in Mwenga
"Fae"
03.09.1997 - 22.07.2005
Hip Score 6:6
Breeder: Miss Gill Lawless - Faahac Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Pedigree
| Ch Mwenga Massengai | Ch Jespah Alekzander of Janak | Ch IR Ch Trendsetter Mtoko | Ch Rejan Qualitaire |
| Glenaholm Chispas of Trendsetter (IMP) | |||
| Janak Jaade of Jespah | Ch Iannto of Janak | ||
| Janak Kia | |||
| Janak Lady Eleanor of Mwenga | Ch Settstones Otavi | Gunthwaite Casper | |
| Brownhill Bracken | |||
| Ch Janak Kay | Ch Umtali M'toto | ||
| Janak Madeline | |||
| Ch Faahac Feri | Ch & NZ Ch Iannto of Janak | Ch Ulundi Ushumba of Eilack | SA Ch Shangara's Checheni |
| Hawarden Clarissa of Ulundi | |||
| Adaba Melody Fair of Janak | Ch Umtali M'Toto | ||
| Janak Lorna of Pyewipe | |||
| Ch Faahac Freya | Ch Settstones Otavi | Gunthwaite Caspar | |
| Brownhill Bracken | |||
| Faahzimba Mowa of Faahac | Sinoia Samson | ||
| Moya Mowa |
Fae was our most vocal
ridgeback and had an opinion on most things! Unlike her half sister - Megan
- she enjoyed being shown (most days!) and as a result did very well in the
ring.
She started her "show career" in March '98 at Darwen CS where she was awarded Best Puppy in Breed and Best of Breed at 6 months and 11 days old from an entry of 6. She continued her winning ways through the Junior classes, being the first Ridgeback to gain her Junior Warrant after the "3 per class" rule was made. She was also the first Ridgeback to qualify for Crufts from a Best in Show win under Mr.Frank Kane--Bolton C.S. New Years Day show.
Away from the show ring Fae was awarded her Kennel Cub Good Citizen's Award in February 2000 and gained her first obedience certificate at the age of 8 months! She produced her only litter on my birthday ! 11th February 2001.A lovely present sired by Ch. Gunthwaite Action Man.
At the beginning of 2005 Fae had an operation to have 2 tumours removed and although she made a remarkable recovery our vet could not guarantee that the cancer had not spread. She was well enough to be shown at the Midland and Northern Club show where she was Best Veteran in Show(Judge Mrs. Trish Wells). Unfortunately Fae needed a further operation on the 12 May but once again thanks in part to our wonderful veterinary practice she was back to her usual "bossy self" within a couple of weeks! She was entered at the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Great Britain Open show where she was placed 2nd in the Veteran class by breed specialist Judge Mrs Melanie Dunn.
Although we did not know it this was to be her last show. Towards the end of June we noticed a change in Fae's behaviour, she had become withdrawn and did not want to be around the other dogs. Megan had had a litter of pups on the 30th of June and Fae took no interest in them, this was totally out of character. We took her to see our vet and after a long discussion it was decided to try a "last ditch " medication and although in some respects it appeared to work Fae was lost to us. She was like a shadow of herself, the light had gone from her eyes and we knew we had to "let her go". She crossed Rainbow Bridge on 22nd July and is now running free with Dee, Merlin ,Shula, Meara and her mother Fahaac Feri and is hopefully back to being bossy!
Below are Fae's show results:
Swinton & District CS 21st March 1998
Best Puppy, Best of Breed, and Reserve Best Puppy in Show
Breed Judge Mr.Frank Farrar
B.I.S. Judge Mr.Don Weiden
Midland and Northern Open Show 28th March
Best Minor Puppy Bitch, Best Minor Puppy and Reserve Best Puppy in Show Judge Mr.Nev Newton
W.E.L.K.S. Championship Show 25th April
Best Puppy Bitch Judge Miss.Trish Barber
Southern Counties Championship Show 6th June
Best Puppy in Breed Judge N Hubenthal
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Great Britain Open Show 7th June
Best Puppy Bitch and Reserve Best Puppy in Show Judge Miss. Ann Roslin-Williams
Honley Agricultural Show 13th June
Best Puppy in Breed, Best of Breed and Winner of the Puppy Group Judge Mr.J. Holley
Hound Association Championship Show 1st August
Best Puppy in Breed and last 6 in the Puppy Group
Breed Judge Mr. Wilf Webster
Group Judge Mrs. A.E.MacDonald
The Irish Circuit 15th August-22nd August
Following Fae's success in England we (Gill Lawless and myself) decided to "do the Irish Circuit". We had been told to expect a different kind of show scene and it was!!! I can heartily recommend a holiday incorporating the 5 Irish Championship Shows in August. We had a great time both in and out of the show ring. Fae at 11 months was still in the puppy class and won her class at all 5 shows! As a result she was awarded Top Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppy 1998......Pedigree Chum/Dogs Review Puppy Competition. Her results are as follows:
Navan Hound Association of Ireland including The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Ireland Championship Show
Best Puppy Bitch and Best Puppy in Show Judge Mr. Leonard Pagliero
Clonmel and District Canine Club
1st Junior Dog/Bitch , Best Puppy and Reserve Green Star. Judge Mr. D. Neally
Killarney and District Canine Club
Best Puppy in Breed Judge Mr. Eddie Patterson
Limerick and District Canine Club
Best Puppy in Breed and Reserve Green Star Judge Mr. M McCarthy
Tralee and District Canine Club
Best Puppy in Breed Judge Mr. Alex Mackenzie
In total 5 Best Puppy in Breed,1 Best Puppy in Show and 2 Reserve Green Stars!!!!
An enjoyable and successful visit to the Emerald Isle!!
Fae continued her winning ways throughout her time in the show ring, further highlights are:
Richmond Championship Show 13th September
1st Junior Bitch Judge Mr. Norman Ziman
Darlington Championship Show 19th September
2nd Junior Bitch Judge Mr. Jack Selby
Ladies Kennel Association 11th December
3rd Junior Bitch Judge Mr. Peter Nicholson
1999
Bolton Canine Society New Years Day Open Show 1st January
Best of Breed Judge Mr. Roy Baker
Best in Show and the first Ridgeback to qualify for Crufts from such an award. Judge Mr. Frank Kane
Manchester Championship Show 13th February
1st Special Yearling Bitch Judge Mr. Robin Searle
Hound Association of Scotland 27th February
1st Junior Bitch Judge Mr. Andrew Brace
Preston Canine Society 5th April
1st A.V.N.S.C. Hound and Best in Hound Group Judge Mr. John Perry
W.E.L.K.S. Champioship Show 25th April
1st Limit Bitch Judge Mrs. Jan Grimwood
3 Counties Championship Show 17th June
1st Limit Bitch , Best Bitch and Best Opposite Sex Judge Mr. Stuart Milner
Scottish Kennel Club 29th August
1st Limit Bitch Judge Mrs. Eileen Nelson
Birmingham Championship Show 3rd September
1st Limit Bitch Judge Mrs Joyce Mann
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Great Britain Championship Show 26th September
1st Limit Bitch and Reserve Challenge Certificate Judge Mrs. Vikki Cook
Driffield Championship Show 16th October
1st Limit Bitch , Best Bitch and Best of Breed Judge Mrs. Helen Wright
Ladies Kennel Association Championship Show 11th December
1st Limit Bitch Judge Mrs. Peggy Wilson
The above results combined with 7 Best of Breed awards at Open Show level gave Fae enough points to claim her Junior Warrant title on the 17th January 1999. She was the first Ridgeback to gain this title after the introduction of the "3 per class" qualification rule.
2000
Fae was lightly shown during 2000 owing to other commitments. However she did manage some lovely results.
North Lincs Dog Club 26th March
1st Open Class, Best of Breed and Hound Group Winner Judge Mr. Dennis MacMillan
Navan Hound Association of Ireland (including Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Ireland Championship Show) 19th August
1st Open Bitch, Green Star Bitch and Best in Show Judge Mrs. A Gaudin (Canada)
Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Scotland Open Show
1st Open Bitch and Reserve Best Bitch in Show Judge Mrs. Jackie Clark
1st Litter 11.02.2001 Ch Gunthwaite Action Man