Hoku

America's #4 Rhodesian Ridgeback in 2005

Hoku was sired by Am/Mex Ch. Pheron’s Connor Mestizo, ROM, and is out of Int’l Ch. of Afrikka’s Ruli Urimba. Proudly owned by Tom and Barbara Peach and bred by Dr. Christina Wistram of California, Hoku quickly rose to prominence. In 2004, he was the #1 Rhodesian Ridgeback in Hawaii and the #2 Hound in the state. In 2005, he was ranked #4 in the U.S.

2004 show career

In the 2004 season Hoku was the #1 Rhodesian Ridgeback in Hawaii, and the #2 hound in Hawaii.

West Oahu Kennel Club

Hoku takes Group 1, at West Oahu Kennel Club Aug. 14, 2004

Presented by Pam Lambie

Hawaiian Kennel Club

Hoku takes Group 2, at Hawaiian Kennel Club Sept. 5, 2004

Presented by Kim Grant-Tucker

2005 Mainland Campaign

Hoku ended 2005 as the #4 Rhodesian Ridgeback in the nation (Breed & All-Breed Points, AKC Report – 12/29/05) and received an invitation to Westminster 2006.

Silver Bay Kennel Club - Best of Breed

Hoku wins Best of Breed At Silver Bay Kennel Club San Diego CA. 2-27-05

Judge Edmund J. Kauffman

Presented by Pam Lambie

Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Assoc. - Best of Breed

Hoku wins Best of Breed At Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Assoc. 3-6-05

Judge Marcia Tucker

Presented by Pam Lambie

Lost Dutchman Kennel Club - Best of Breed

Hoku wins Best of Breed At Lost Dutchman Kennel Club 3-12-05

Judge Constance Barton

Presented By Pam Lambie

Silver State Kennel Club - Group 4

Hoku Group 4 Silver State Kennel Club 4/9/05

Judge Kenneth E. Miller

Presented By Pam Lambie

The Hound Classic of Southern CA - Best of Breed

Hoku wins Best Of Breed out of 130 Ridgebacks at The Hound Classic of Southern CA. Under breed Judge Mrs. Jacqueline Quiros-Kubat then Group 3 (total hound entry 812) under Judge Mr. Russell Mc Fadden on May 14, 2005