Multiple Best In Show, Multiple Best In Specialty Show(all hound)
Multiple Best Puppy In Show,
American Champion & Canadian Grand Champion
HPK Tropaco Troyan Argos of Coso, CGN, VC, Am CGC, JC:
Argos
#1 Ridgeback in Canada 2010 (2010 BDIC)
#1 Ridgeback in 2009, 2008 & 2007, #2 Ridgeback in 2006
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Date of Birth:
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October 2, 2005 |
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Sire:
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Am Ch Jubalees Lonestar Over Kei River, JC |
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Dam:
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Am Ch Tropaco Ecco Domani of HPK, JC |
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Breeder:
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Helen and David Hayek |
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OFA Hips:
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Good - RR-8854G24M-PI |
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OFA Elbows:
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Normal - RR-EL3323M24-PI |
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Thyroid (Full Panel):
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Normal - RR-TH1289/24M-PI |
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CERF:
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Clear RR-1451 |
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OFA Cardiac:
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Normal RR-CA1031/32M/C-PI |
| DEGENERATIVE MYELOPATHY (DNA) |
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Normal - RR-DM471/39M-PI |
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Argos is a character that was sent to Canada to liven things up, he is the most loving and happy boy you'll ever meet. He has the most wonderful temperament, a gentleman amongst dogs. Argos lives with his family Kirsi, Hannu and the Girls, and also RR sister Peppi.
Argos hit the show world running with major wins, right from the first day. At six months and one week old, at his very first show, judge Joe Tacker (USA) awarded Argos Best of Breed over several Can and US Champions. His light and effortless movement have definitely been noticed by many other judges internationally. The prestigous Judge Anne Rogers Clark (USA) awarded him a BOS win, then Best Puppy in Group from the 6-9 mth class! Argos has placed in both US and Can shows, and all this as a junior puppy! In August, as a 10 mth old, Argos went Best Puppy in Show, then once again in September, which was just a glimmer of things to come. Argos ended up finishing 2006 with Breed wins and Group Placements at Canada's Largest Show.....which helped push him to the 2006 #2 RIDGEBACK in CANADA, amazing as he only showed for half the year and for that he was as a Puppy!
In 2007 Argos became the #1 Ridgeback in Canada! With fairly limited showing Argos has already been awarded Multiple Hound Group Wins, an all breed Best In Show, as well as an All Hound Best In Specialty Show! 2008 found Argos #1 again accumulating 2 a couple more all breed Best In Shows and making him the top point Ridgeback in the Canadian Kennel Club Data Base. 2009 we are showing more sparingly, in fact we only showed him twice in Canada in the first 3 months, but he has acquired another Best In Show and finished the year #1 again. For 2010 Argos will be shown very selectively. In fact, after taking 5 months of in Canada, Argos and Lance returned and in one weekend are in the #1 position again!
Argos and Lance faired well south of the border as well, and in only 4 shows have completed his American Championship with 4 majors and 17 points, the latest by going Breed over Specials, and a Hound Group 3! He also completed his American Junior Courser Title in just 2 runs! Argos is now a multi group placer in the States and in 2009 with very little showing, Argos finished as a Top 20 Dog! When Lance can't make it to the shows, Argos is expertly handled by Co-owner, Junior Handler Milla Larjava or friend Aaron Andriash.
Coso Rhodesians, and the Larjavas are very thankful to his breeders, the Hayeks from HPK Tropaco Kennels, for entrusting us this very special boy. Argos has made history in Canada by becoming the top winning Ridgeback in the CKC database but we are excited what the future will bring us. With his correct size, balanced structure and breed desired bone and substance, with limited breedings, he has already left his mark and is passing on exceptional quality! Look for him and his fabulous offspring at select shows in the US and Canada.
Stay tuned as this boy, who has just three, continues to exceed all expectations.
Best In Show - Judge Mr Edgar Bajona, Canada
Breed and Group - Judge Brenton Wright, Canada
June 14, 2009
Best In Show - Judge Mr Thomas Touzel, Canada
Breed and Group - Judge Dr Michael Woods, Canada
June 16, 2008
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Breed & Group 1: Aaron Andriash (handler)
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Best In Show: Rowan Norris-Jones (handler)
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Another Best In Show - Judge Mr Adriane Aguirre, Mexico
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126th Seattle Kennel Club Show
Argos takes Breed and a Group 3. Group entry of 206
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Argos and Milla
Best Junior In Show
127th Seattle Kennel Club
Entry of 68 Junior Handlers
Argos with one of his kids, co-owner,
trainer, handler, Milla Larjava
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Group 1
Judge Mr David Markus, Canada
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1st Hound Specialty 2008
Argos : April 13,2008
Best of Breed at all Shows
Group 2: Judge Betty Stites, Tx, USA
Group 3: Judge Paula Hartinger, Ohio, USA
Group 4: Judge Dr Nelson De Sota, Dominican Republic
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Best In Show
Argos (20 mths): Jun 15,2007
Best In Show Judge: Margaret Jones (Can)
Breed and Group Judge Bonnie Derry (Can)
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Movement
Argos
Correct, not overdone, perfectly balanced reach and drive, level topline. Completely effortless.
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Canada's Largest Show
With the top 3 Canadian Ridgebacks Competing !
Argos (24 mths): Oct 2007
BOB, Group 1,
Best In Specialty Show
Judge Raymond Simoes, Brazil
BOB & Group 3 : Judge E Sangunakup , Thailand
BOB & Group 4 : Judge Sergio Pizzorno, Uruguay
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Free-stack!
Argos
His correct structure is proven by the natural placement of his feet
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Group 1st
Argos (22 mths): August ,2007
Breed and Group Judge Glenda Cook (Australia)
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The Team
Co-Owner, Handler Lance with his boys !
Noah and Argos
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Group 1st
Argos (22 mths): August,2007
Breed and Group Judge John Rice (Australia)
Group 1st
Argos (19 mths): August,2007
Breed and Group Judge Christina Rafton (Australia)
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Best Puppy In Show
Argos (10 mths): Aug 11,2006
Best In Show Judge: Cheryl Myers-Eggerton (Can)
Breed and Group Judge Joey Lim (Australia)
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Argos,
Romping in the fields
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Argos and Milla,
Co-owner-handler-Trainer
1st Place Jr Handler
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Argos (7mths): May 2006 Farmington, Utah, USA. RRCUS Nationals
4th Place, 6-9mth dog under breeder judge Frank DePaulo
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