Rio was our first Champion and one of our most favorite dogs.
Rio has produced many quality Champions internationally.
While in Europe he was campaigned and promoted by
Thank you Ann-Sofi Sandbacka!
Below, Rio won the Stud Dog class at the DCSNE Specialty.
Pictured with sons, Guardian Taradam Van Dame (Winners Dog DCSNE) and
CH TNG's Captain Picard (Winners Dog GWDC - a week earlier).