A very prestigious win

A very prestigious win for Ryder’s SBIS #14 under judge Michael Gadsby (http://afterglowdogs.com/) !

Ryder celebrates his 15th Specialty Best in Show

Ryder celebrates his 15^th Specialty Best in Show under judge Clair Van Den Bergh from South Africa.

Ryder is the #1 Afghan Hound in the U.S.A.!

RYDER won another SBIS today, 6/13/2014!

RYDER won another SBIS today under Michael Gadsby (Afterglow Show Dogs) from England who raved about him, Phil said. It's always a thrill to get accolades from someone who has actually DONE something in dogs - Mr. Gadsby & his partner are renowned dog breeders.

Ryder's son Enzo

 Ryder’s baby boy is growing up – here is ENZO with Phil, winning his second major ! Ryder continues the legacy of his pedigree as a producer.

Enzo is owned by: Shirley Hagerty, Lucia Brown, and Phil Schafmayer.

This pic was captioned "The flowing coat as it runs through the ring is a characteristic of the Afghan hound"! (National Dog Show presented by Purina) 

Sashay

Ch. Xzotika’s Say a Little Prayer, littermate of Giselle out of Ch. Aries Jolie Blond by her grandson. Bred by Xzotika Afghans, Jarnell Carter & Gary Wimberley.

MBIS MSBIS Gold GCH Exlysta Aries Ciel Noir

Ryder says success is TASTY ! Shown here relaxing after his TWELFTH all-breeds Best in Show. Thank you Phil Schafmayer for getting him there in style. Perry (Exlysta Afghans) and I are very proud to have bred this great dog.

Ch. Aries Joli Blond

A lovely portrait of Ch. Aries Joli Blond approaching her eleventh birthday. Blondie is the daughter of Ch. Aries Voodoo Queen. She is the foundation bitch for Xzotika Afghan Hounds and producer of multiple champions. Photo by Gary Wimberley.

Ryder's son Enzo

Ryder's First Son Enzo enjoying a snack counter attack getting ready for his first show which  resulted in a Major Reserve at just 6 months of age.

Ryder's wins another group

HOUND GROUP
			JUDGE: Mr. William (Bill) P. Shelton
B/G1  (4 GC Points) 74 dogs defeated	12		GCH EXLYSTA ARIES CIEL NOIR. HP 27910801. 08-30-07 By Ch Sankhya Defys Grvity Exlysta - Absolut Tsunami. Afghan Hounds. Dog.  Owner: P Schafmayer & S Ferraro & P Rooks & C Anderson-Smith, Holtsville, NY 11742. Breeder: Perry Rooks & Christine Anderson-Smith.
B/G2  64 dogs defeated	5		GCH KIARRY'S PANDORA'S BOX. HP 36625102. 12-07-09 By GCH Kiarry's Walk This Way - Ch Polk's Minnie Streak. American Foxhounds. Bitch.  Owner: Ellen M Charles & Lisa Miller, Washington, DC 20007. Breeder: Harry & Lisa Miller. (Lisa A Miller, AKC Registered Handler AKC).
B/G3  63 dogs defeated	5		GCH DUN MYRICA DOCTOR GONZO OF EAGLE. HP 37426001. 03-20-10 By Ch Dun Myrica Speaker Of Eagle - Ch Garbo Of Eagle. Irish Wolfhounds. Dog.  Owner: Randolph Kubacz & Nancy Salmon, Jackson, NJ 085275020. Breeder: Randolph Kubacz & Nancy Salmon & Sam Houston McDonald. (Peter S Kubacz, Agent).
1/W/B/G4  (1 Point) 62 dogs defeated	5		LEHIGH GUILTY PLEASURE. HP 42413505. 06-09-04 By Ch LeHigh Damon Of Greymorn - GCH LeHigh Darkwind Enella. Scottish Deerhounds.  Owner: Christine M Chapman, Philadelphia, PA 19139. Breeder: P Pascoe & P Smithson.

Ryder #1 Afghan Hound

Ryder’s Ad in the September issue of ShowSite Magazine.

RYDER WINS HIS TENTH ALL-BREEDS BEST IN SHOW

RYDER WINS HIS TENTH ALL-BREEDS BEST IN SHOW - WITHIN FOUR MONTHS

RYDER WON ANOTHER BEST IN SHOW YESTERDAY UNDER FRANK SABELLA AND ANOTHER HOUND GROUP TODAY

RYDER WON ANOTHER BEST IN SHOW YESTERDAY UNDER FRANK SABELLA AND ANOTHER HOUND GROUP TODAY - PHIL WAS REALLY EXCITED WHEN HE CALLED, THE COMPETITION WAS AWESOME AND INCLUDED KAZ'S TOP POODLE, THE OES THAT WAS RBIS AT WESTMINSTER THIS YEAR AND THE #1 BICHON (#2 NON-SPORTING DOG). RYDER NOW HAS NINE ALL BREED BESTS IN SHOW AND THIRTY HOUND GROUP WINS PLUS SIX SPECIALTY BESTS IN SHOW.

New picture of Marti

TWO BESTS IN HOUND GROUP, A GROUP 3 AND RESERVE BIS THIS WEEKEND

TWO BESTS IN HOUND GROUP, A GROUP 3 AND RESERVE BIS THIS WEEKEND- WELL DONE PHIL & RYDER ! HIS 27TH HOUND GROUP !! WOW!!!

Ryder aka Joe Cool - never has a bad hair day :)

Super nice photo of Ryder taken this past weekend by Diana Fife, thank you so much !

Ryder wins another TWO Specialties and another all breeds BEST IN SHOW

Ryder wins another TWO Specialties and another all breeds BEST IN SHOW this past weekend - here is a fabulous photo of him and Phil in sync  THANK YOU BECKY REYNNELL for the GREAT photo !

RYDER WON BEST IN SHOW AT PROVIDENCE COUNTY KENNEL CLUB!!!!