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"Jessie"

Jessie was titled by her previous owner Lynlea Spargo, and after she returned to our ownership went on to achieve great things while still residing with Jon Spargo and Harry.

Jessie could be difficult in the ring (having a mind of her own she wanted to decide which way to look - straight ahead when standing was NOT interesting enough!!) and just when the Judge is considering her for a "big win" she would start to fidget ... it was really annoying. However, she still did extremely well - being awarded many Group Awards at Allbreed Championship Shows, along with countless In Show wins at RR Specialty Shows under Breed Specialists resulting in being awarded Rhodesian Ridgeback of the Year 1994 and Runner-up Rhodesian Ridgeback of the Year 1992 & 1993. Jessie gained her Championship Title at 18months old.

"Jessie"

Jessie, was so different from Harry and number of people vastly mis-understood her. She treated her time in the show ring very seriously, a real professional. However, as soon as she was home or on familiar turf she returned to her old self, playful and very affectionate. Imagine our surprise when we discovered the enjoyment Jessie was getting out of bouncing on the trampoline. We wondered for ages who was putting the dog prints all over the mat.

When she became old enough to exercise with Harry and I, we soon realised that the pace had quickened, in fact, it wasn't long before I had invested in a mountain bike just to keep up! We spent a lot of time together exploring all the fire breaks and tracks around the hills of the Hutt Valley. Harry normally running beside me and Jessie out front leading the way.
The addition of Jessie to the neighbourhood not only meant company for Harry, but it gave a whole new meaning to the term "Neighbourhood Watch"!. Anybody who ventured down our shared drive was warned of the patrolling duo, a most welcome sight at the end of any day. All through the night they could be heard patrolling around the property, giving warning barks for anybody who got within range.

Jon Spargo

Jessie produced one litter for Nambala (I litter) sired by Eng & NZ Ch Iannto of Janak (Imp UK). This proved to be Iannto's last litter.

Jessie being cuddled by big brother Harry




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