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 2007, she is the mother of 2 AKC conformation champions (Foxey and Fenway) with 3 more pointed (Watusi, Josie and Paris), and the mother of 6 International Champions (all of the above plus Mini Me).  She is a product of three generations of Kollege Kennels breeding and my pride and joy.