Raphael was born June 17, 2021. Extremely outgoing and inquisitive, he captures all the sighthound prowess and athleticism in one elegant black and white package! Beautifully balanced with correct high-stepping and free movement and a stunning silhouette to match, Raphael hit the show ring in March 2022. Raphael won his majors at Specialty events and achieved his championship in just four show weekends. Following his championship, Raphael earned his Grand Championship in just five shows with large breed entries.
To date, his notable accomplishments include:
Best of Winners/Best Bred By Exhibitor at the York Cluster supported entry followed by a Bred By Exhibitor Group 4
Winners Dog/Best of Winners at the IGCA Supported Entry at the Rhode Island Toy Dog Cluster
Select Dog at the Michigan IGCA Regional Specialty
Best of Opposite at the Greater Lakes Toy Dog Specialty
1st in Futurity (15 - 18 month class) at the 2022 IGCA National
1st in Sweepstakes (15 - 18 month class) at the 2022 IGCA National
Best of Breed Finals Contestant at the 2022 IGCA National Specialty (188 IGs entered)
Award of Merit at the 2022 IGCA National Regional Specialty (115 IGs entered)
Best of Opposite at the 2022 IGCA National Specialty week All Breed Show (68 IGs entered)
Best of Breed at the televised 2022 National Dog Show on Thanksgiving Day
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA-IG1): AA BB CC DD Ee (Not Affected/Normal)
Color Panel DNA:
Ay/Ay (fawn/sable)
B/B (black)
D/d (dilute carrier)
Em/Em (black mask)
KB/n (Dominant Black)
Negative (for piebald)
"Glenn-Ellis" GCHB CH Selah Prince of Wales (GCHS CH Bravehound's Crossfire Hurricane x CH Selah Shannon's Silver Spoons)
Born on December 4, 2018, Glenn-Ellis is one of those rare "extreme extrovert" Italian Greyhounds. Having never met a stranger, Glenn absolutely loves being the center of attention which he gets plenty of in the show ring! Glenn achieved his Championship in four show weekends and won his Grand Championship just as quickly.
Despite limited showing in 2020, Glenn-Ellis reached some milestones, including:
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA-IG1): AA BB Cc DD Ee (Not Affected/Normal)
Color Panel:
d/d (Dilute)
Positive for Piebald
"Daniel" Selah The West Suits Me At Largo (GCH CH Marchwind Special Acres Creme Brulee x GCH CH Belcanto Shake Me Up Shannon)
Born January 26, 2018, Daniel embodies everything a male Italian Greyhound should. As a singleton, Daniel is on the larger size, but that just means more to love! Shown exclusively by Olivia Persinger. Please inquire regarding stud availability.
Primary closed angle glaucoma (PCAG): N/N (Not a carrier)
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA-IG1): Aa BB Cc DD EE (Not Affected/Normal)
Color Panel: D/D (Does not carry dilute)
"Charlie" CH Belcanto's King Caspian (CO CH Belcanto Indian Summer x Marchwind Felicity)
Born October 30, 2007, Charlie was my first Italian Greyhound as well as my first showdog. Though he would much rather snooze on the couch, Charlie patiently endured these dog shows and was always willing to try new things such as obedience and agility. Though never bred, Charlie made his own contribution the breed by representing the Italian Greyhound on Animal Planet. After earning his championship, Charlie was retired from showing and now spends his days as my steadfast companion.