periannath Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 http://www.tonic.com/article/champion-show...gel-on-a-leash/ Angel on a Leash: Champion Show Dog A Hit Helping The Sick By Diane Herbst | Thursday, October 28, 2010 11:00 PM ET A bull terrier who has won more championships than any other dog in the history of his breed, is spending his retirement years as a therapy dog. At the Ronald McDonald House on Manhattan's Upper East Side, a bear of a dog named Rufus lays on the floor of this residence for pediatric cancer patients and their families. A gaggle of kids roll all over him, laughing and showering him with hugs. "Rufus is so big and has such a unique look about him, the kids just run up to him," says David Frei, founder of the therapy dog program Angel on a Leash. "He gives the kids something to smile about." But Rufus is not just any therapy dog. A retired show dog, Rufus has won more championships than any other bull terrier in history. This includes Rufus sweeping the "Triple Crown" of dog shows in late 2005 and early 2006: The National Dog Show Presented by Purina, the Westminster Kennel Club dog show and the Morris & Essex Kennel Club show, held every five years. (ARTICLE CONTINUES AT LINK-PICTURES ALSO) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigirl Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Great story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bully Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Great story. Rufus is a fantastic ambassador for Bull Terriers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hollee Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 What a gorgeous dog! A really lovely story and all credit to his owners finding him a really worthwhile "occupation", his happy face says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheridan Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 (edited) Rufus The Daily Telegraph once used a photo of Rufus (and a show photo at that!) in a photo gallery of 'dangerous dog breeds'. The photo isn't there anymore as I believe the paper was contacted about it. Edited November 2, 2010 by Sheridan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mita Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Aw.....Rufus is a spunk! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
raz Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 Nice story and what a gorgeous big boofhead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bullyfan Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 What a beautiful story and definately a very handsome boy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nikitaken Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 They have one of the most gentle faces =) wonderful story Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
periannath Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Link for those who have a yen to see more of the lovely Rufus. http://www.downloadvideo.net/video/onquT6s...ll_Terrier.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullylova Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Oh my- just found this rufus is so beautiful- and yep, fantastic ambassador for our breed!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loving my Oldies Posted November 18, 2010 Share Posted November 18, 2010 Poor boy being lifted like that - he looks so uncomfortable . Gorgeous boy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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