Barb and Rufus at The National Dog Show 2009

We all cheered like crazy when Colored Bull Terrier, Rufus, [Champion Rocky Tops Sundance Kid ROM, CGC, TDIA] won Best in Show at Westminster in 2006.  It was the first time that a Colored Bull Terrier had ever gone BIS at Westminster and what a champion!  He won the hearts of everyone that he met and went on to become a true ambassador for his breed.  Rufus went to heaven today after spreading joy on this earth for 12 years.  He will be so missed by everyone that knew him, including me.  I met Rufus just 2 months after he won BIS at Westminster.  He was so lovable and I fell in love with his sweet personality.  I saw him most recently in April when his proud parents Barb and Tom so graciously brought him to Pennsylvania for a Bark for Life event to benefit the American Cancer Society.  Spending the day with Barb, Tom and Rufus was a special treat and I’m so happy to have had that time with them.  I will always remember you Rufus……