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9/06/2014 Diamondridge Da Vinci (Baccus) wins 1st in MPD and Puppy Dog at the RR Club of GB under Breed Specialist Michelle Farleigh. His sister Diamondridge Royal Dynasty (Kiera) wins 2nd in MPB and other sister Diamondridge Delightful (Delilah) wins 3rd in MPB and 4th in Puppy Bitch.

26/05/2014 Diamondridge Da Vinci (Baccus)wins 1st in Minor puppy dog at Bath and Best Puppy Dog. What the Judge Janet Nolan said about Baccus. 7 months r/wh. Well boned youngster, handsome masculine head, lovely dark eye. Excellent front and layback of shoulder, straight forelegs and tight feet. Well developed forechest and deep brisket. Well ribbed back to strong quarters, balanced profile with good hind angulation. Topline a little soft, tailset correct. Moved out well in profile, steady coming and gong.Diamondridge Dodge 'n Dash with Lobengula wins 2nd in Puppy Dog. What the judge said about him. "11 months r/wh. Heavier in bone and shorter coupled than 1. Hansome masculine head with strong underjaw, dark eye and kind expression. Deep chest, good ribbing, hind angulation OK. A bit eratic on the move but good length of stride. Diamondridge Delightful wins 3rd in Minor Puppy Bitch. Finally Diamondridge Damocles at Voortrekker wins 2nd in Open Dog. What the Judge had to say about him. "5 year old light wheaten. Liked his head and kind expression. Lighter frame but strong straight forelegs, good front and depth of chest. Well ribbed back, topline OK with good tailset and hind angulation. Would like firmer muscletone but he moved well in profile with a steady gait coming and going."

16/05/2014 Diamondridge Da Vinci (Baccus) wins 2nd in Puppy Dog at SKC.

09/05/2014 Diamondridge Da Vinci (Baccus) wins 1st in a large Minor Puppy Dog class at Birmingham National. What the Judge Ron Menaker had to say about Baccus "1 Barnes' Diamondridge Da Vinci. A nice puppy with a proper outline. Good bone for a puppy this age. Lovely temperament and personality. Moved well. Ron Menaker. His litter sister Diamondridge Delightful Delilah wins first in Minor Puppy Bitch. What the Judge Ron Menaker had to say about Delilah " MPB(6) 1 Barnes' Diamondridge Delightful. A very nice puppy with good breed characteristics. Nice personality and temperament. Held topline on the go around."

04/05/2014 The Puppies made their debut at the SRRA Club Championship show and what a great start to their show career. Diamondridge Royal Dynasty co-owned with Clive and Judith Brownlee won Minor Puppy bitch class, her litter sister Diamondridge Delightful took 3rd in the Puppy Class but litter brother Diamondridge Da Vinci was the star of the show winning Minor Puppy Dog, Best Puppy Dog and Best Puppy in Show. What the Judge, Gillian Craven had to say about Baccus What the Judge Gillian Craven had to say about Baccus at his very first show went he went Best puppy in Show. "6 month old red wheaten nicely balanced youngster, good head leading into length of neck, good feet and adequate bend of stifle. Enough depth for age, a little loose in movement at present but promising." Diamondridge Prima Donna didn't do too bad either winning fourth in Limit Bitch and her half brother Diamondridge Dodge 'n Dash with Lobengula won 3rd in Puppy Dog.

22/03/2014 The Puppies were entered in a Puppy Walk at the Midland & Northern RR Show. What the judge Helen Mansfield said "Litter brother and sister with super temperaments. Both have super heads, lovely proportions, good depth to muzzles, lovely dark eyes, so similar but showing the differences between male and female heads clearly. Lovely front and rear angles, lots of bone, super shape through the body with good infill. Good ribbing and well let down in the hocks. Both showing lots of promise. Will watch them with interest.
1st Barnes’ - Diamondridge Delightful. Living up to her beautiful hound name. An absolute sweetheart and just that little bit more together and co-ordinated than her brother.2nd Barnes’ - Diamondridge Da Vinci." They will have their own pages shortly."

07/03/2014 Diamondridge Prima Donna (Zara) wins 1st in a large Mid Limit Class at Crufts. Ch. Diamondridge Bakari of Zebrariver (Boma) her sire wins 4th in Veteran dog.

29/12/2013 Diamondridge Damocles at Voortrekker wins BOB at Luton from a strong class of 13.

31/10/2013 Zara Diamondridge Prima Donna Zara wins 1st in Limit Bitch at Midland Counties and gets her Stud Book Number - what the judge Albert White said about Zara: (10) 1 Barnes’s Diamondridge Prima Donna, very smart bitch indeed. This red looks the part, is a delight to handle, looks like she could do the job in hand & although strongly made throughout, she is undeniably bitchy in outlook. I thought her head to be one of the best of the day, lovely width in skull, well defined stop, muzzle a decent length & looks powerful. She is really well ribbed, decent width behind the withers, strongly muscled in hindquarters & showed reach & drive in action;

19/10/2013 Zara wins 2nd Graduate bitch and Blondie, Diamondrige Dollisma wins 2nd in Open Bitch.

25/08/2013 Zara Diamondridge Prima Donna wins 1st in Post Graduate Class at SKC, Blondie, Diamondrige Dollisma wins 4th in a strong Open Bitch Class.

2nd June Diamondridge Dalila has 9 puppies 6 dogs and 3 bitches.

15th May Diamondridge Dalila has been confirmed in whelp to Ch. Diamondridge Bakari of Zebrariver, puppies expected 1st week of June.

4th February Diamondridge Dawn Light in bike mushing, Tails n trails club 2/3 Feb 2013, first place both days 5.2 km with a best time of 13min 17 sec. An excellent result considering she is approaching her 8th Birthday.

15th November we receive Zara's Scores Hips 3:5 elbows 0:0

20th October Diamondridge Prima Donna wins 1st Junior and 1st Novice Class at the SRRA Open show. Diamondridge Dolissma wins 1st Open Bitch and Reserve Best Bitch in Show. Diamondridge Damocles of Voortrekker wins 2nd in Limit Dog.

14th September Ch Diamondridge Bakari of Zebrariver wins 3rd in Open dog and Diamondridge Dolissma wins 3rd in Open Bitch at Darlington.

7th September Diamondridge Bakari of Zebrariver wins his 3rd CC. Congratulations to Kay Salmon, he is her first Champion. What the judge Elina Haapaniemi said about him. "A very nice Ridgeback male of correct type, presenting a pleasing outline. Show in good hard condition. Lovely head of correct length, excels in eye and expression. Very good bone. Sound, strong quarters which he used well on the move. Lovely outgoing temperament. Very balanced and pleasing - happy to award him the CC which I understand makes him up. Well done!" Diamondridge Damocles wins his class also.

6th September Diamondridge Dalila has been scanned and unfortunately she is not in whelp, our next litter will be in March 2013 and the dam will be Diamondridge Belladonna.

12th August Diamondridge Dollismawins 2nd in Open Bitch and RCC, Diamondridge Prima Donna wins 1st in Puppy Bitch.

19th July Diamondridge Dalila is in season and we are hoping to mate her.

6 July East of England Diamondridge Prima Donna took 4th in puppy and Diamondridge Damocles took 2nd in Post Graduate Dog.

29 June at Windsor Diamondridge Dollisma took 3rd in Open Diamondridge Damocles won 2nd in Post Graduate and Diamondridge Prima Donna won 3rd in Minor Puppy Bitch.

17 June at Border Union Diamondridge Dollisma took 3rd in Open.

2 June at Southern Counties Diamondridge Damocles won 2nd in Post Graduate and Diamondridge Zahina of Zebrariver took 2nd in Limit.

28 May At Bath Diamondridge Dollisma took 2nd in Open and RBCC, Diamondridge Damocles won Post Graduate Clas

17 May We had to put our beautiful Zsa Zsa (Ch Diamondridge Dejavu) to sleep. She lived to a good age and we had a lot of fun together. In all her life she never put a foot wrong. She put up with many puppies in the house over the years, with never a cross word. Rest in Peace my darling.

6 May SRRA Championship Show under Jenni Morris we won 1st Minor Puppy Dog with Diamondridge Adonis, 2nd Post Graduate Dog with Diamondridge Damocles of Voortrekker, 1st Minor Puppy Bitch with Diamondridge Prima Donna, 2nd Mid Limit Bitch with Diamondridge Dalila, 2nd Open Bitch with Diamondridge Dollisma and Prima Donna (Zara) went on to win Best Puppy in Show.

4 May Results from Hemopet in the US Dolly (Diamondridge Dalila) Thyroid normal.

28 April Diamondridge Prima Donna wins 1st in Minor Puppy Bitch at her very first show.

11 March Diamondridge Damocles of Voortrekker wins 2nd in Post Graduate Dog at Crufts.