Anne Harrower (Jimanns) has been "in dogs" for over 30 years. Starting out in English Cocker Spaniels, Anne's show career kicked into gear in the early 1990's, and there's many-a-story from those days, some of which Anne trots out, other's she'd rather stay hidden. Submissions to the Guestbook on that topic most welcome.

Ridgebacks appeared in Anne's life when Hubby No. 1 took a shine to the breed. Rogan re-arranged the Harrower household very effectively, and the stories are endless, mostly involving chewed white plastic (kettles, toasters, irons, telephones, garden furniture etc. etc.) or the seemingly endless supply of foul odours that can make a male Ridgeback such a joy to share a house with.

Rogan was not a show-dog at heart, however he was very popular around the Cocker ring, and gave many an unsuspecting bench-wanderer a surprise ("what kind of horse is that ?").

Rogan was rehomed during the breakup of Marriage 1- it was heartbreaking to part with him. Anne was Ridgeback free for all of a year, before Rhona arrived. This little charmer was a natural in the show-ring, had some nice wins, including 1st Post-Graduate Bitch at Crufts 2001, and continued to be shown for some time, until other matters pulled Anne from the ring for a while. (Note that Crufts 2001 was the first Show attended by Keith, who was quite naturally unimpressed - "surely you get a 1st all the time if your dog is so much better than everyone else's dog - oh, that's just your opinion - ouch - what was that for?")

Swinger, from Rhona's first litter, was never a show-girl. She had some nice wins, but was never campaigned to her full potential due to external factors. She's simply our Schwing-Ding, Sirius' daughter, and so laid-back she's pretty much permanently horizontal. She escaped the high-pressure Show Circuit and retired to blissful obscurity.

Hashie, from Rhona's second litter, was again a bit of a show-girl. With a name like Hashie Bashie it was inevitable she' be a bit daft - little did we know..... Those same external factors were still interferring, so again not seriously campaigned, but she did well whenever she did make an appearance.

Vinnie (Jinky Johnstone - show-name not picked by Anne), was originally homed as a pet. Returned to us at 6 months, Vinnie showed great potential, and is a dog Anne's had a lot of fun showing. He just missed a Junior Warrant by two points, and continues to do well.

Hashie's first litter produced a wee gem - Prada. Very much a little lady, she has done so well in her first 6 months of showing. Obviously we hope she follows in her father's footsteps, although that's a pretty tall order. We foresee a year on the road, and are determined to see how far she can go. Top Scottish Ridgeback Puppy for 2007 is a nice way to start a career.

Sully. What can we say. If you've met him, you know. There's a queue of people wanting us to re-home this boy - to say he makes a lasting impression is an understatement. If Sully could talk, his line would be "Yeah...Whatever..... when's dinner ? Save my space on the couch, and get that fire lit."