ABOUT ME
My name is Jocelynne, my first dog was a black Labrador, which was quickly followed by a Blue Merle Rough Collie. I did obedience and agility, gaining a training Certificate. I then decided I might like to start showing. My first affix "Jocebec" was granted by the Kennel Club in 1999. My new affix Jocerik was granted in 2017. I purchased a Miniature Schnauzer girl in 1992, but unfortunately she was not good enough for the show ring but excelled at mini agility. In 1997, Harvey, my heart dog, a Beagle entered my life, I quickly realised his potential in the ring, as well as Obedience, something with which he treated as a joke. The highlight for me came when he was awarded a Reserve Challenge Certificate, he also gained his Stud book number on the same day, thus qualifying him at Crufts for life, unfortunately due to work commitments I was unable to campaign him fully. The next great achievement, happened in September 2021, when only showing my current Ridgeback at a few Championship shows was given her first Challenge Certificate with Best of Breed, then in November at the Midland & Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Open Show, she was awarded Best Bitch and Best In Show.
Rhodesian Ridgebacks are my passion too. I waited a number of years for my first one, a wonderful male, called Lex with a gentle disposition. A great friendship developed with his breeder - Toni Agnew - "Mwenga" Toni has offered me some wonderful advice, support, guidance over the years and continues to do so. I think I have clear understanding, knowledge and experience of what to expect from this handsome, athletic breed. Next along came Pacha, who tragically died before her debut at Crufts at 15 months old.
Judging also plays another part in my life. I started in 2000 and have experience of judging Junior Handling, Beagles, Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Basset Hounds, AV Dachshund and Whippets. I am currently on the following "C" list for the Basset Griffon Vendeen Club of Gt Britain, Grands, & Petites. The Basset Hound Club of Scotland, The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Scotland, Dachshund Club of Wales and on the "B" list for Northern & Midland Copunties Beagle Club, West Mercia Beagle and The Midlands & Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club.
I am currently loved and owned by one Ridgeback, two Beagles, and a Boxer.
