Paradigm Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Our AKC Conformation Champions from three litters: (please click on thumbnails)

What is a dog show?

At a conformation show, a judge examines dogs and places them in accordance to how close each dog compares with the judge's mental image of the "perfect" dog as described in the breed's official standard. A breed standard describes desirable structure, temperament and movement. In short, a standard describes the characteristics that allow the breed to perform the function for which it was bred.  For more information on conformation events, check out the AKC's website.  See also the RRCUS Conformation Page.

Our Conformation Awards:

All-Breed Best in Show Winner

• Tyson, BIS BISS GCH Paradigm Aariel's Entourage CD RA CGC TDI HIC

Best in Regional Specialty Winner

• Tyson, BIS BISS GCH Paradigm Aariel's Entourage CD RA CGC TDI HIC

Best Puppy at National Specialty Winner

• Ella, BPISS CH Paradigm's First Lady of Song ROM (2002)

National Specialty Award of Merit Winners

• Tyson, BIS BISS GCH Paradigm Aariel's Entourage CD RA CGC TDI HIC (2008 & 2011)
• Dinah, CH Paradigm's Fire And Brimstone (2008)

National Specialty Winners Bitch

• Dinah, CH Paradigm's Fire And Brimstone (2008)

National Specialty Reserve Winners Dog

• Rowan, CH Paradigm's Red Talisman SC CGC TT TDI (2008)

Westminster K.C. Award of Merit

• Tyson, BIS BISS GCH Paradigm Aariel's Entourage CD RA CGC TDI HIC

Hound Group Winners

• Basie, CH Paradigm Plays The Blues
• Tyson, BIS BISS GCH Paradigm Aariel's Entourage CD RA CGC TDI HIC
• Rowan, CH Paradigm's Red Talisman SC CGC TT TDI

Hound Group Placement Winners

• Zeus, DC Paradigm Aristos By Ridgelea SC LCM CGC ROM
• Basie, CH Paradigm Plays The Blues
• Tyson, BIS BISS GCH Paradigm Aariel's Entourage CD RA CGC TDI HIC
• Gus, GCH Paradigm's Double Bogey
• Lennox, GCH Paradigm Aariel's Undisputed CD RN CGC HIC ROM

Register of Merit Earners

• Zeus, DC Paradigm Aristos By Ridgelea SC LCM CGC ROM
• Ella, BPISS CH Paradigm's First Lady of Song ROM
• Lennox, GCH Paradigm Aariel's Undisputed CD RN CGC HIC ROM

Top Ranked Ridgebacks

• Basie, CH Paradigm Plays The Blues (top 20 in 2006)
• Tyson, BIS BISS GCH Paradigm Aariel's Entourage CD RA CGC TDI HIC (#2 Ridgeback in 2010; # 4 Ridgeback in 2007-2008 and #5 in 2009)

National Specialty Class & Sweeps Wins

• Ella, BPISS CH Paradigm's First Lady of Song ROM (2002)
• Chaos, CH Paradigm Total Chaos Reigns (2002; 2nd Sweeps & 6th in class)
• Basie, CH Paradigm Plays The Blues (2006; 2nd Sweeps)
• Dinah, CH Paradigm's Fire And Brimstone (2008; 1st Open, WB & AOM)
• Rowan, CH Paradigm's Red Talisman SC CGC TT TDI (2008; 1st 15-18 mo. class & RWD)
• Lennox, GCH Paradigm Aariel's Undisputed CD RN CGC HIC ROM (2008; 2nd Sweeps)
• Gus, GCH Paradigm's Double Bogey (2008; 1st Sweeps & 3rd 15-18 mo.)
• Eva, CH Paradigm's Paradise Regained (2008; 3rd 15-18 mo. & 4th in Sweeps)

Grand Champions

• Tyson, BIS BISS GCH Paradigm Aariel's Entourage CD RA CGC TDI HIC
• Lennox, GCH Paradigm Aariel's Undisputed CD RN CGC HIC ROM
• Gus, GCH Paradigm's Double Bogey