RAFIKI

"Yakuti Rafiki of Jabalieupe CGC CD" aka "Rafiki"

My first Rhodesian Ridgeback is Yakuti Rafiki of Jabalieupe CGC CD aka "Rafiki." Rafiki is a female and she is the queen of the house. Rafiki is definately a counter surfer but can also be aloof. When I brought Rafiki home I also had a Boxer, Corona, who was about six years old at the time and Rafiki took to Corona as her mother.

I was able to learn the sport of showing dogs with Rafiki but soon found out that Rafiki was not destined to be a winner. I decided to have Rafiki spayed because she wasn't quite show quality and for me there was no point breeding a dog that is not show quality.

So, Rafiki lives a life of leisure now, not having to be in the show ring. And it proves that Rhodesian Ridgebacks can be beautiful pets as well.

Rafiki has been attending obedience classes with Linda Flaherty for the last several years. We have finally worked up the courage to take it to the obedience ring.

Rafiki's debut was at the Rhodesian Ridgeback National Specialty where she compteted against 14 other ridgies in Novice A. We came out of that ring with a second place ribbon and a qualifying score of 184!! Wow! Only two more legs to go and we can add CD to the end of that already long name.

Above - The Ridge, Rafiki

 

Right - Rafiki and Corona resting