An all-champion litter by “Dario” and “Ruby.”
important part of Carol’s philosophy. It brings interested young people into our sport and offers an opportunity to succeed in the show ring with a qual- ity puppy. Some could become profes- sional handlers in time while others learn confidence, handling skills, and can qualify for scholarship oppor- tunities as Junior Handlers. Love of dogs is essential! Carol owes success to her early expe- rience as a judge of Quarter Horses— her homebred stallion, Rugged Lark, won the Super Horse award at the American Quarter Horse Association World Show in 1985 and 1987. Lark sired two Super Horses, The Lark As- cending and Look Who’s Larkin—the only stallion to do so. Carol Harris, a woman who has ac- complished so much—successful breeder of many champion dogs in several breeds, horse judge, dog judge, successful horse breeder—is still a worthy opponent in the show ring with her Italian Greyhounds andWhippets.
One of Carol’s favorite “Dario” sons, Ch BoBett’s Peter Platinum. He also won a National IG Specialty in 1996 like his sire and brother did.
Ch. BoBett’s Speed Bump now lives with Champion Jr. Handler, Carly McNellie, in Medina, Ohio.
“Batch” pictured at 6 months. He was an excellent show dog and sire for BoBett.
Rio 8
Note from the Author: It was a pleasure to spend time interviewing Carol. My personal thank you to her for her knowledge, the time spent, and the wonderful photos she provided for this interview and article.
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