Mink is the epitome of what all ridgebacks should be and is the cornerstone of Kollege Kennels.   Her temperament is flawless, her genetics squeeky clean, and she is a correct and beautiful dog to look at.  In addition, she is smart as a whip, enjoys doing obedience and patiently allows me to use her as the ‘demo’ dog when teaching obedience!!!   She is a talented hunter but doesn’t get WHY I want her to chase that plastic bag at lurecoursing!!!   Mink is who I use as a good role model for the puppies and youngsters who join our family.
Losing the bottom half of one ear when she was attacked by another dog at just over a year halted any chance at a conformation show career for Mink.   As of the beginning of 2010, she is the mother of 4 AKC conformation champions (Foxey, Fenway, Watusi & Topper) with 6 more needing only majors to finish (Josie, Paris, Aiko, Caesar, Can Can & Gracie), and the mother of 9 International Champions.  I have high hopes that at least one more of her offspring will earn their AKC Championship which in turn will earn Mink her ROM (Register of Merit) which I feel like she has earned and deserves as her own show career was not meant to be.  At one time, she was on the Top 10 Rhodesian Ridgeback Brood Bitch list!!!   She is the  product of three generations of Kollege Kennels breeding behind her and three more generations ahead of her.   She is my pride and joy.  I owe her SO much.