OFA Champion of Health April 2012
Ch Spotlight’s Ruffian
Our April Champion of Health is the Dalmatian, Ch. Spotlight’s Ruffian. “Ian” was bred by Connie Wagner, and is owned by Jim and Barbara Lyons.
Ian finished 2011 as the Number One Dalmatian all systems, one of the top ten Non Sporting dogs, and in the Top 100 of all the breeds. His record included breed wins at Westminster and Eukanuba, 41 Group Ones, multiple All Breed Best in Shows, multiple Specialty Best of Breeds, and Select Dog at the DCA National. He began the 2012 show season with an impressive Group One at the Westminster KC.
Ian has met and exceeded the parent club’s CHIC health screening requirements including normal hearing, hips, elbows, thyroid, and eyes. His sire and dam are also CHIC dogs, and Ian has sired several CHIC offspring.
Note – the OFA “Champion of Health” is not an official title issued by the OFA, AKC, or other registry. The “Champion of Health” is a monthly website feature that celebrates dogs that have achieved significant accomplishments, whether in the ring, field, performance events, as working dogs, or as producers, AND that have the full complement of breed appropriate health screening.If you have a dog that you believe meets the criteria that you would like to submit for consideration, please submit this application form to the OFA.
