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RYDER'S
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Below is Ryder's
International CH Photo with his mom, Nancy
Above portrait
of Ryder at fifteen months of age, painted by Tara Fuller
Above Ryder & Mya Visit With Roy (RIP)
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Ryder |
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Int/Am
Ch Rydalmount's Dancing To Glory, CD, RE, WDX,
TDIAOV, CGC |
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Ryder's Health Testing |
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Below is Ryder at the 2006 MCOA
Nationals winning Open Dog, Fawn & at right winning BOB
-Expertly presented byLinda Cain at 17 momths of
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| Above is Ryder as
'Mr. July', SSMF Calendar
Winner...And Below is Ryder with
baby Cali, with mom and in the snow |
 
What Can I Say About Ryder?
I guess the question
SHOULD be, what CAN'T I say about this AWESOME boy!
He is
our vocal child who lets us know through different tones or
utterances what he needs or wants. He is quite the
communicator.
Ryder exemplifies the character of the
Mastiff. He is noble of heart, loyal and confident, yet
gentle, good natured and affectionate.
He is all HEART and
has the courage of a lion. He is my confidant and constant
companion. He is my guardian and protector.
Most of all,
Ryder is my loyal friend, my gentle giant that loves ~BIG~
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Ryder's SSMF
Mastiff Calendar Back
Cover Winning
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 At
left is Ryder with his breeder,
Gloria
Cuthbert)
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the
winter of 2005 we left Indiana with our
destination being Painesville, Ohio, Chuck and
Gloria Cuthbert's
home, "RYDALMOUNT MASTIFFS," We were so
excited!! We would be bringing home a companion
and playmate for our Mya~girl, a wonderful
addition to our family. Gloria and Cindy
Hollar's litter were so uniform, they were
really "nice" pups.
They were such a delight! We visited
for 3 hours. I kept coming back to
the one pup, which was Ryder. Gloria
had him as one of her picks. She
knew I really wanted him and was
ready to try my hand at showing.
This "AWESOME" lady with tears in her eyes, took
this little guy into her study and held him close ever so
gently. When she came out she handed him to
me. My heart was in my throat at such generosity.
Thank you Gloria, for your loyalty, for believing in
me, and building my confidence.
A
special thanks to Chuck, for sharing Gloria and for always
answering the phone, even when he knew it was me. ( I
will never be able to say enough
good things about Gloria. She is
always only a phone
call away.
She is
always there to listen, advise and
share her knowledge. This lady has
the patience of Job and has a Big
heart. Gloria is a wonderful mentor
and I count myself lucky to call her
my friend. At
right is Nancy with Gloria taken
on the day we took Ryder home.
We love you
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Above is Ryder's CGC/TDI
Photo, 2006 MCOA Nationals |
Ryder's sensitivity to other
people's needs is amazing to me.
Last March we were at a show in Tn.
where my friend Cat and Loucretia
(Pictured above),
were showing beautiful blood hounds. Loucretia's R A flared up and she
was unable
to go in the ring.
I held Cat's dog, while she was in
the ring with Lou's dog, and Lou
held Ryder.
She later told me, it was Ryder
holding her. How he sensed her pain
and kept leaning into her to let her
know it was ok to lean on him. What
a special moment.
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Our journey in
the show ring began in May of 2005 at French Lick, IN. In
the show ring, Ryder's spirit
and personality shines through. His movement is so beautiful
that it catches my breath. I
had jumped in with both
feet, with little knowledge of showing. I didn't even know
what a stack was yet!
I just wanted to have fun with my dog, to learn and grow.
Ryder was one of 24 pups that day. I remember when the judge
told me to take him on around, the jacket to my dress caught
Ryder's eye, He grabbed it and wouldn't let go. We kept
moving and I kept saying let go Ryder, let go, but of course
he wouldn't. I looked up and people were bent over in
laughter, My little guy, what a show boat and having such
fun. We didn't place that day, but were one of the last 8
standing. Not a bad start.
 
  
    
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Our
next show was 2 months later. We went to Owensboro, KY.,
with my sister along for moral support.
I remember going
into the ring unsure of myself. Ryder had confidence for us
both! He gave me a look, saying, mom we will do this
together. Now let's go and have some
fun.. We earned our first points there! I was on cloud nine
and soo proud of my boy!! Two ladies later approached us and
introduced themselves.
These dear ladies, Linda Cain and Pam
Dillon, befriended Ryder and I. They mentored me,
believed in me and always encouraged me. They represent what
values I treasure ~ Love ~ Friendship ~ Loyalty. They are
dear, forever friends where time nor distance matters and
that my friend is "FROM THE HEART.
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April Ryder won his national and international
puppy championship. It was such fun and we met
such nice people
there. He won first
in his class at the mastiff specialty in Denver
this year. THANKS LINDA!!!! Hooray!!! He
also
earned his C G C and his T D I while at the
specialty., Good going! Ryder championed in June
of this year, not bad, for a novice. I hope
someday to "PASS IT ON," return the favor, by
helping someone new as Ryder and I have been
helped.
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