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AKC BREEDER OF THE YEAR HONOREES
Ray Cataldi
WORKING GROUP
1. How does it feel to be honored by the AKC to represent your Group?
I am sincerely grateful to AKC for granting me this nomination.
2. Who are the people “in dogs” who’ve influenced your breeding program?
Gloria Keppen, Hazel Gregory, Von Riesenhof, reg.
3. Do you have specific philosophies that you maintain as a breeder?
Breed-specific traits are paramount; the importance and power of a bloodline.
4. Can you speak to the importance of breeding to the standard?
Your dogs must encompass the elements of the standard. However, for excellence in artistic values and beauty you must go far beyond that.
5. What breeding advice would you give to today’s novice fancier?
To learn and not just decide; and to be result based.
BIS CH. ROJON’S RUMOR HAS IT. DOB: 11/12/1985 (#1 GD 1989)
CH. ROJON’S THE HUSTLER. DOB: 2/13/1970 (Sire of Four BIS Winners)
BIS CH. ROJON’S MYSTIFY ME. DOB: 10/16/1993
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