CAYMAN
Cayman
Born: 5/2/2010 in Corryton, TN
Transitioned: 9/3/2023 in Colorado
Breeders: Pam Haig, Robert Newman, and Longlesson Kennels
Official Name: Multi-Group Winning & Placing, Veteran BIS Multi-BIF, Norwegian CH, AKC GCHB DC Mia Bakhu Risky Business of Hallam, RN, MC, LCX3, LCM2, V-FCh, CGC, CA, HIC, GRC, VCX, ROM
What’s It All Mean?
- Cayman has 3 kennel names: Mia (Pam Haig), Bakhu (Robert Newman), Hallam (Dominic Carota and Stephen Sipperly). He comes from a long line of spectacular Pharaohs.
- ‘Risky Business’ is the registered name we chose for him based on the “conspiracy theory movie” litter theme.
- Multi-BIF = Multiple Best In Fields (lure coursing)
- Veteran BIS = Best In Show from the Veteran Group
- Norwegian CH = Norwegian Show Champion
- GCHB = AKC Grand Champion Bronze Level
- DC = AKC Dual Champion for his conformation (show) and lure coursing championships
- RN = AKC Rally Novice
- MC = AKC Master Courser
- LCX3 = Lure Courser of Excellence, three times
- LCM2 = ASFA Lure Courser of Merit, twice
- V-FCH = ASFA Veteran Field Champion
- GRC = LGRA Straight Racing title
- CA = AKC Coursing Ability
- CGC = AKC Canine Good Citizen
- HIC = AKC Herding Instinct
- VCX = Given by the Pharaoh Hound Club of America, the Versatility Excellent Title
- ROM = Register of Merit based on the success of the kids he’s produced.
Conformation
Cayman is a gorgeous boy, and has earned many accolades in the show ring from the US, Sweden, and Norway. He loved to show and still does when there’s a Veteran Group.
Cayman’s Career Highlights:
- 2010: Earned his first of many group placements at his very first show at 6 months of age!
- 2011: Finished his AKC Conformation Championship at the Pharaoh Hound National Weekend in Canfield, Ohio, handled by his “Grandpa” Robert.
- 2012: Earned his first of many Group 1’s at Colorado’s largest show in Denver. Cayman went on to be ranked in the Top 10 of AKC Breed and All-Breed Points, handled by Trent Wilkinson.
- 2013: Cayman spent 6 months showing with Brian Livingston and once again was ranked in the Top 10 of Breed and All-Breed Points, finishing his AKC Grand Championship, and his Bronze too. He won Stud Dog at the Western Specialty, for the first time.
- 2014: Stud Dog at the Western Specialty, for the second time.
- 2016: Stud Dog at the Western Specialty, for the third time, retiring the trophy.
- 2018: Stud Dog at the Western Specialty for the fourth time, and at the National in Lexington, Kentucky.
- 2019: Stud Dog at the Western Specialty for the fifth time, and at the National both held in Greeley, Colorado.
- 2021: Stud Dog at the Western Specialty and National Specialty. Also Veteran Dog at both specialties.
- 2022: Veteran Dog at the Western and National Specialties, as well as Stud Dog at the Western Specialty.
- 2023: Veteran Dog at the Western Specialty.
Lure Coursing
Cayman’s greatest love in this world is lure coursing. He loves to “run fasty” and get that “bunny!!” Cayman has had a phenomenal lure coursing career, and he continues to love it at nearly 10 years old.
Cayman’s Career Highlights:
- 2011: AKC Field Championship at the National, becoming the first Pharaoh Hound to finish his conformation and lure coursing championships on the same day.
- 2011: AKC Best in Field
- 2012: Top 10 ASFA Lure Coursing, and ASFA Best in Field
- 2013: #2 AKC Lure Coursing, 2- AKC Best in Field
- 2014: #1 ASFA and #1 AKC Lure Coursing – the first Pharaoh Hound to achieve this! And 2 AKC Best in Field, ASFA Best In Field
- 2015: #1 ASFA and #3 AKC Lure Coursing.
- 2016: #1 ASFA Lure Coursing and Top 10 AKC. ASFA Best In Field. Becomes the first Pharaoh Hound to be #1 ASFA coursing 3 years in a row. Colorado Lure Coursing Association’s Top HOUND – the first Pharaoh to earn this award.
- 2017: Top 10 in AKC and ASFA Lure Coursing
- 2018: Top 10 in AKC and ASFA Lure Coursing
- 2019: Top 10 ASFA Lure Coursing.
Cayman’s Career Highlights:
- 2011: AKC Field Championship at the National, becoming the first Pharaoh Hound to finish his conformation and lure coursing championships on the same day.
- 2011: AKC Best in Field
- 2012: Top 10 ASFA Lure Coursing, and ASFA Best in Field
- 2013: #2 AKC Lure Coursing, 2- AKC Best in Field
- 2014: #1 ASFA and #1 AKC Lure Coursing – the first Pharaoh Hound to achieve this! And 2 AKC Best in Field, ASFA Best In Field
- 2015: #1 ASFA and #3 AKC Lure Coursing.
- 2016: #1 ASFA Lure Coursing and Top 10 AKC. ASFA Best In Field. Becomes the first Pharaoh Hound to be #1 ASFA coursing 3 years in a row. Colorado Lure Coursing Association’s Top HOUND – the first Pharaoh to earn this award.
- 2017: Top 10 in AKC and ASFA Lure Coursing
- 2018: Top 10 in AKC and ASFA Lure Coursing
- 2019: Top 10 ASFA Lure Coursing.
Fun Things About Cayman
Nicknames: Caymie, Caymanator, Cay-monster, CK
Favorite Things: Lure Coursing, Walks, Wrestling with his brothers, Lure Coursing, dog shows, treats, loves Daddy, and his Grandpa.
Favorite Foods: Fries, treats, steak, brussels sprouts, carrots, eggs, sardines, anything you’re eating.
Sired Litters
Cayman x IO
DOB: 5/15/2012
Kennel = Sendji
Breeders = Cynthia Guinn and Bill Martin
Cayman x Penny
DOB: 3/7/2017
Kennel = Bazinga
Breeder = Simon Tien Hansen
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