COBBLESTONE BORZOI
Russian Wolfhounds of Impeccable Heritage and Grace 
PROUDLY ANNOUNCING THE CROWNING
OF A NEW  BISS GRAND CHAMPION !


 BISS GCH. HORSE AND HOUND DREAMIN' O' DUBLIN
(CH. Kyrov-Lereau Dream Machine  x  CH. Kansai'z Ride Of The Valkyrie)
Whelped:  November 20, 2008
Owned by Terri and Dale Rickford, Cobblestone
Bred By Pamela Buffington, Horse And Hound
August 21, 2010 ~ Greeley KC I ~ BOB ~ Judge: Mrs. Jeannette M McGinnis
(Photo at 21 Months by Ken O'Brien Photograhpy)


LATEST NEWS FLASH !!!  2-20-11


Dublin has just earned the honor  of 
BEST IN SPECIALTY SHOW
at the Plum Creek KC of Colorado Show II (RMBC Spring Specialty)
Judge: Ms. Betty-Anne Stenmark ~ Presenting:  Rene Green
What a dream come true for all of us connected to this special guy
and what a wonderful way to begin the 2011 Show Season!

NEWS FLASH!!! AUGUST 21, 2011

Dublin just attended the Rocky Mountain Hound Association Shows I and II and was named Best Of Opposite Sex by Judges Betty Stites and Lisa Warren  to our own Miss Tempo who was Best Of Breed at Both Shows!
On the third day of the campaign, he was named Best Of Breed under Judge Pamela B. Peat at the Greeley KC I Show!
A Stellar Weekend of Competing against the best to attend these shows!




Dublin shown going Best of Opposite Sex
Flatirons KC I ~ Judge:  Mrs. Leslie E. Hiltz

2011 Show Record

Feb. 19, 2011 ~ Plum Creek KC Show I ~ RMBC Specialty ~ BEST IN SPECIALTY !!! ~ Judge: Ms. Betty-Anne Stenmark
Feb. 20, 2011 ~ Colorado Kennel Club, Inc. Show I ~ Select Dog ~ Judge: Mr. James R. White

Apr. 9, 2011 ~ Terry-All Kennel Club I ~ BOB ! ~ Judge: Mr. Jeffrey G. Pepper
Apr. 10, 2011 ~ Terry-All Kennel Club II ~ BOB! ~ Judge: Mr. William Robert Russell, Jr.

May 5, 2011 ~ Intermountain Kennel Club I ~ Select Dog ~ Judge: Ms. Denny C. Mounce
May 7, 2011 ~ Utah Valley Kennel Club I ~ Select Dog ~ Judge: Mr. Charles Trotter
May 8, 2011 ~ Utah Valley Kennel Club II ~ Select Dog ~ Judge: Mrs. Francine W. Schwartz

June 4, 2011 ~ Flatirons Kennel Club I ~ Best Of Opposite Sex ~ Judge: Mrs. Lesley E. Hiltz
June 5, 2011 ~ Flatirons Kennel Club II ~ Best Of Opposite Sex ~ Ms. Bonnie P. Threlfall

June 11, 2011 ~ Colorado Springs Kennel Club I ~ Select Dog ~ Judge: Mrs. Lorraine Boutwell

July 2, 2011 ~ Buckhorn Valley KC I ~ Select Dog ~ Judge: Mr. Kent H. Delaney
July 3, 2011 ~ Buckhorn Valley KC II ~ Select Dog ~ Judge: Mr. James G. Reynolds

August 18, 2011 ~ Rocky Mtn. Hound Association I ~  Best of Oppostie Sex ~ Judge: Mrs. Betty Stites
August 19, 2011 ~ Rocky Mtn. Hound Association II ~ Best of Opposite Sex ~  Judge:  Mrs. Lisa Warren
August 20, 2011 ~ Greeley Kennel Club I ~ Best of Breed ~ Judge: Mrs. Pamela B. Peat

November 12, 2011 ~ Southern Colorado Kennel Club I ~ Best Of Breed ~ Judge: Dr. Alvin W. Krause
November 13, 2011 ~ Southern Colorado Kennel Club II ~ Best Of Opposite Sex ~ Judge:  Mrs. Joy S. Brewster


 NEWS FLASH !!!  1-28-11

We're very proud to announce that Dublin has been ranked by the AKC as one of the Top 25 Borzoi
in the Nation for the 2010 Show Season!


IMPORTANT NEWS FLASH!!!  ~ 11-24-10

Dublin has tested Normal (or Clear) for Degenerative Myelopathy (DM),
indicating that neither he, nor his progeny, are likely to ever suffer the debilitating effects of this disease.  (OFA Number: BZ-DM213/23M-NOPI)

 NEWS FLASH!!! ~ 10-17-10
DUBLIN'S OFF IN A WHOLE NEW DIRECTION! 



DUBLIN GOES TO HIS FIRST FUN RUN!!
(Photos Above and Below By KC Snaps)

Dublin moved into Phase II of his career on 10-17-10 when we attended our very first RMBC Fun Run, held at the beautiful coursing facility owned by Tom Golcher and KC Thompson of Zoiboyz Borzoi in Peyton, CO.  We knew Dublin and his girls loved to run and flush bunnies in our home pastures, but he had never seen anything like this!  We all held our collective breathes as Dale released him on his first run, and we rewarded when he performed true to the nature of the Borzoi breed!  This will prove to be a challenging new activity for Team Cobblestone, as we are total novices in this activiity, but with the guidance of Tom and KC, we hope to bring Dublin to his full potential in this area.
Dublin doesn't really care. . . .he just had a blast! 





HUGE NEWS FLASH!!!!  ~ 9-25-10

Dublin finished the requirements for his AKC Grand Champion title at the Innaugural Arapahoe Kennel Club Show  I  (September 25, 2010) under respected Breeder/Judge Nadine Johnson (Rising Star) by being named Best Of Breed!  This gave him 6 Major Wins under 6 different Judges, within three months of earning his AKC Championship, and all by the age of 22 Months!!!  The following day he added an exclamation point by being named Best Of Breed under Judge Monica Canestrini, giving him a total of 32 points toward his Grand Championship (7 Major Wins under 7 different Judges) to become the 20th Borzoi Grand Champion of all time!  He was handled to all his wins by Dale, which also make this special for us.  According to the AKC, of the 21 Grand Champions currently listed (as of 10-8-10), Dublin will join this elite ranking as the youngest Borzoi to attain this coveted title to date!!


A Memorable Moment For Team Cobblestone!
Mrs. Nadine Johnson crowns new GCH. Horse And Hound Dreamin' O' Dublin
(Photo By Kohler)



Back~To~Back Best Of Breeds! What An Awesome Weekend!
Judge:  Monica Canestrini
(Photo By Kohler)

NEWS FLASH !!!  6-12-10


 We are thrilled to announce that "Dublin" satisfied the requirements to become an AKC CHampion of record at the Colorado Springs Kennel Club Show I, June 12, 2010!

He finished with 4 Major Wins and 17 points at the tender age of 18 Months!  His show career began with a bang and he finished his Championship with a bang, being named BOB and BOW from the Open Dog class!  He moved up and was shown for the first time as a Specials the next day and was again named BOB!  Our thanks to Judges Jon R. Cole and James G. Reynolds for recognizing his quality in both conformation and movement and for his representation of the Borzoi Standard
.


Seldom is a young dog backed by the pedigree of accomplishment that Dublin can boast of having!  All four grand sires and grand dams are either Best in Show Winners or Specialty Best in Show Winners or Specialty Best Of Opposite Sex Winners!  His dam finished her Championship from the puppy classes, and his sire was just named WD and BOW at the 2009 RMBC Specialty to finish his conformation championship!
  Dublin's genetic pool is deep in excellent movement, balance, breed type and disposition.

 


Dublin at 7 Months Going WD, BOW and BOS for his first 5 Pt. Major!  Buckhorn Valley  KC ~ June 28, 2009
(Photo By Virginia Rickford, DVM)


2009 Show Record


May 30, 2009 ~ Flatirons KC I ~ 1st 6-9 Month Puppy Dogs and Reserve Winners Dog (right behind his sire!)
Judge:  Mr. Lester Mapes
June 27, 2009  ~ Buckhorn Valley KC I TSE  ~ 1st in 6-9 Mo. Puppy Dogs, Winner's Dog for a 4 Pt. Major, Best Of Winners and Best Puppy!  Judge:  Mrs. Jacqueline L. Stacy.
June 28, 2009 ~ Buckhorn Valley KC II ~ 1st in 6-9 Mo. Puppy Dogs, Winner's Dog , Best of Winners  and
Best Opposite Sex over Specials for a 5 Pt. Major! 
Judge:  Mrs. Betty-Anne Stenmark.

August 29, 2009 ~ Cheyenne KC I ~ 1st in 9-12 Puppy Dogs, RWD, Best Puppy, Puppy Hound Group 1st!
Judge:  Mr. Stephen J. Hubbell

August 30, 2009 ~ Cheyenne KC II ~ Reserve Winner's Dog! ~ Judge:  Mrs. Bonnie Linnell Clark
Sept. 5, 2009 ~ Evergreen KC I ~ 2nd 9-12 Puppy Dogs ~ Judge:  Mrs. Helen Winski Stein
Sept. 6, 2009 ~ Evergreen KC II ~ 1st 9-12 Puppy Dogs ~ Judge:  Mr. Jeffrey G. Pepper
Sept. 7, 2009 ~ Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club Fall Specialty
1st 9-12 Puppy Dog Sweepstakes, Best In Sweepstakes!  Judge:  Kristina Terra (Zabava)
1st 9-12 Puppy Dogs, RWD to his sire, Brahm,  and Best Puppy In Specialty!
Judge:  Robin Riel (Aashtoria)
Nov. 7, 2009 ~ Southern Colorado KC  I ~
1st 9-12 Puppy Dogs, Winner's Dog and Best of Winners for 2 pts!
 Judge:  Mrs. Paula Nykiel
Nov. 8, 2009 ~ Southern Colorado KC II ~ 1st 9-12 Puppy Dogs, Reserve Winner's Dog ~ Judge:  Mrs. Monica Canestrini


(Photo of Dublin at 10 Months)

2010 Show Record
 
 Feb. 12, 2010 ~ Plum Creek KC I  TSE ~ 1st 12-15 Junior Dogs!  Judge:  Christina Hart
Regular Classes ~ 2nd in Open Dogs ~ RWD!  Judge:  Carol Spritzer
Feb. 13, 2010 ~ Plum Creek KC II RMBC Specialty ~ 2nd 12-15 Junior Dogs ~ Judge:  Meghann Lord
Regular Classes ~ 2nd in Open Dogs ~ RWD!  Judge:  Dr. Gareth Morgan-Jones
Feb. 15, 2010 ~ Colorado KC II ~ 1st in Open Dogs ~ RWD!  Judge:  Lena Tamboer

April 10, 2010 ~ Terry-All KC I ~ 1st Puppy Dogs 12-18 Mo., RWD! Judge: Dr. Daniel W. Dowling
April 11, 2010 ~ Terry-All KC II ~ 1st Puppy Dogs 12-18 Mo., WD/BOW for a 3 Pt. Major!  Judge:  Mr. Joe C. Walton


COBBLESTONE'S FIRST CHAMPION !!!

Our Thanks to Mr. Jon R. Cole for this meaningful win!
(Photo by Kohler)


Dublin's First Win as a Specials Contender!
Thank You, Mr. James G. Reynolds!
(Photo by Kohler)

June 12, 2010 ~ Colorado Springs KC I ~ 1st Open Dogs, BOW and BOB over Specials for a 3 Pt. Major
 to Finish His Championship!!  Judge: Mr. Jon R. Cole
June 13, 2010 ~ Colorado Springs KC II ~ BOB his first time out as a Specials!  Judge:  Mr. James E. Reynolds

July  17, 2010 ~ Nebraska Kennel Club I ~ Select Dog!  Judge: Mr. Dana  P. Cline

August 21, 2010 ~ Greeley KC I ~ BOB! ~ Judge: Mrs. Jeannette M McGinnis
August 22, 2010 ~ Greeley KC II ~ Select Dog! ~ Judge: Mrs. Barbara G. Rupert

Sept. 4, 2010 ~ Cheyenne Kennel Club I ~ Select Dog!  Judge:  Col. Joe B Purkhiser



Sept. 6, 2010 ~ RMBC Fall Specialty ~ Award Of Merit from among 18 Specials! ~ Judge:  Dr. James D. Sillers
(Photo by KC Snaps)

Sept. 11, 2010 ~ Evergreen Kennel Club I ~ BOB! ~ Judge: Mr. Randy E. Garren
Sept. 12, 2010 ~ Evergreen Kennel Club II ~ Select Dog! ~ Judge: Mrs. Debra L. Thornton

Sept. 25, 2010 ~ Arapahoe Kennel Club I ~ BOB! ~ Judge: Mrs. Nadine Johnson
This win earned him the coveted title of "Grand Champion."  Thank You so much, Mrs. Johnson!
Sept. 26, 2010 ~ Arapahoe Kennel Club II ~ BOB! ~ Judge:  Mrs. Monica Canestrini




 

DUBLIN'S PHOTOGRAPHIC PEDIGREE






His Sire

AM. CH.
KYROV~LEREAU DREAM MACHINE
"Brahm"
Owned/Bred By:  Amy Sorbie (Kyrov)

"Brahm" has proved himself an exceptional young sire as befits his royal heritage.  He greatly resembles his illustrious sire, MBIS  MBISS Am. CH. Sunburst Huntsman of Mechta ("Hunter"), the BIS at the 2009 BCOA National Specialty, and also reflects the quality of his BCOA National Specialty BOS dam, Am. CH. Kyrov's Cup Cake ("Stevia").  A Best Of Breed winner in his own right, "Brahm" recently finished his Championship at the 2009 Rocky Mountain Borzoi Club Fall Specialty by being named Winner's Dog and Best Of Winners for a 5 pt. Major!  (Photo by Veni Harlan)


 

His Dam
AM.CH.
KANSAI'Z RIDE OF THE VALKYRIE
"Val"
Owned by Pamela Buffington (Horse And Hound)

"Val" is an excellent individual who finished her Championship from the puppy classes and has proved herself to be a  brood bitch of merit, having produced the exceptional "Irish Litter" in her first attempt!  Sired by the fabled Am. CH. Osdow av Fjascho JC  ("Fargo") who was the BOS at the 2007 BCOA Nationals, and out of the elegant SBIS Am/Can CH. Wind 'n Satin Color On The Air ("Princess").
"Val" brings a touch of Europe into "Dublin's" pedigree!





9-7-09 ~ RMBC Fall Specialty ~ Best Brood Bitch!  Judge:  Robin Riel


(L to R) Lyn Hoflin and Horse And Hound Tipperary, Cydni Schroeder and Horse 'N Hound Sidhe-Seer of Kyrov, Pam Buffington and CH. Kansai'z Ride of the Valkyrie,
Judge Robin Riel, Dale Rickford and Horse And Hound Dreamin' O' Dublin, Amy Sorbie and Horse 'N Hound Far Darocha of Kyrov,
and Terri Rickford and Horse And Hound Balleymaloo
(Photo Courtesy of Rene Greene)

WAY TO GO,  "VAL",  PAM  AND ALL THE IRISH KIDS!



GCH. HORSE AND HOUND DREAMIN'  O'  DUBLIN

His Journey . . .


Dublin at his first Match.
Only 4 months old, he was chosen Best Of Breed over older competitors and was Puppy Hound Group III. (Plumcreek KC~3-29-09
)



Dublin at 6 Months ~ "The Uglies"



Growin' Up Kinda' Wears  a Fella Out!



Dublin at 9 Months
 
1st in 9-12 Puppy Dogs, RWD, Best Puppy and
Puppy Hound Group 1st!
 Cheyenne KC I ~
August 29, 2009
(Photo by Kohler)


Dublin's Official Win Shot
Best In Sweepstakes
RMBC Fall Specialty 2009
Judge:  Kristina Terra (Zabava Borzoi)


1st in Puppy Dogs 9~12, Winners Dog for 2 more Points!
Southern Colorado Kennel Club ~ November 7, 2009
Judge:  Mrs. Paula Nykiel
(Photo by O'Brien Photography)


Dublin and Juicy Relaxing After Their Victories!
So. Colorado KC ~ Nov. 7, 2009


Dublin at 14 Months
Winning in Open Dogs at Colorado Kennel Club II
February 15, 2010
Judge:  Lena Tamboer
Our First Shows of the New Year!
(Photo Courtesy of Barb Lindsley)

 

 


Dublin Looking Like A  "Real Boy"
at 21 Months!
8-8-10
(Naturally,  all that coat Disappeared before the Fall Shows!)


"Sorry, Dad ~ Gotta Do This Myself!"
Dublin Starting His Very First Lure Coursing
Training Run ~ 10-17-10 

 
Dublin enjoying the late Fall Sunshine
Southern Colorado KC I ~ Nov. 12, 2011
Best Of Breed ~ Judge: Dr. Al Krause



Dublin Moving at 5 Months
(photo courtesy of Casey McBride Photography)



Dublin in his first show
1st 6-9 Month Puppy Dogs and RWD to his sire!
Judge:  Mr. Lester Mapes. 
Flatirons KC ~ 5-27-09
(photo by Grand Images)


Dublin's 2nd Show ~ 2nd 6-9 Month Puppy Dogs
Judge:  Mrs. Judy Webb.  Colorado Springs KC
June 6, 2009
(Photo by Grand Images)

Dale and Dublin in for WD at his third show!
He was named
WD, BOW, and Best Puppy
for his first 4 Pt. Major win!
Judge:  Jacqueline L. Stacy
Buckhorn Valley KC I ~ June 27, 2009
The very next day he was WD, BOW, and BOS over Specials for a 5 Pt. Major Win
under Judge Betty-Anne Stenmark!
Buckhorn Valley KC II ~ June 28, 2009

What an amazing weekend !
Both Majors at just 7 Months Old!

 
Dublin's Official Win Shot
Best Puppy In Specialty
Reserve Winner's Dog
RMBC Fall Specialty 2009
Judge:  Robin Riel (Aashtoria Borzoi)



Dublin in BOB Line-Up
WD and BOW for 2 Pts!
So. Colorado Kennel Club I ~ 11-7-09
Judge: Mrs. Paula Nykiel
(Just Shy of His First Birthday)



Hey, Guys!  I hear him!  I hear Santa!
That's definitely the sound of reindeer hooves on the roof!
Hmmm. . .maybe I shouldn't have eaten those cookies. . . .
December 24, 2009


Dublin going WD for a 3 Pt. Major!
Terry-All KC II ~ April 11, 2010
Judge:  Mr. Joe C. Walton
(Photo Courtesy of Virginia Rickford, DVM)


Dublin going Best Of Breed
Evergreen Kennel Club ~ 9-11-10
Judge:  Mr. Randy E. Garren


Dublin Trying Out His Running Legs
For The First Time at a Coursing Fun Run
10-17-10


"My tongue is the best way
to check your temperature, Dad!"
Dublin offers comfort to his Boss, stricken with a cold.
Nov. 25, 2011



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