Sire:
IR CH Revloch Ready To Rumble with Nulkim
Zidane
Born: 04.08.09 - 11.09.13
Sire: IR CH Revloch Ready To Rumble with Nulikim
Dam: IR CH Duchesse du Pre du Vieux Pont at Revloch
Hips: 5:3
Eyes: Clear March '12
Owned By: Revloch
Top Groenendael Stud Dog UK 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2019
Top Groenendael Stud Dog Czech Republic 2014
Top Groenendael in the UK 2011 and 2012
Top Groenendael Ireland 2010, 2011 and 2012
CSAU, TAN and SR (Sujet Recommende) at the French Speciality 2012
BEST IN SHOW at the NORBEL Club Speciality (UK) 2012
CRUFTS Best of Breed 2011 and 2012
Top Groenendael in the UK and Ireland 2011
Top Groenendael Puppy in the UK and Ireland 2010
19 CC's * 3 Res CC's
Dam:
IR CH Duchesse du Pre du Vieux Pont at Revloch
Zidane was born on 4th August, 2009, the result of an inter variety mating carried out after receiving permission from the Irish Kennel Club. His sire was a tervueren that we bred IR CH Revloch Ready To Rumble with Nulikim and his dam was our Belgian imported Groenendael IR CH Duchesse du Pre du Vieux Pont at Revloch. He was the only groenendael male on the litter of 9 and stayed at home with his us….little did we know then just what he would achieve in his short life.
His show career began in Ireland in February, 2010 at 6 months when he won the Dog GS and BOB under Irish all rounder Vincent O'Brien who remarked on the day that he thought he was something special and predicted he would go far.
Zidane's first CC came in August, 2010 when he won the Dog CC, Res BOB, Res Best in Show and Best Puppy in Show at the BSDA of GB Club Ch Show, under breed specialists Sandra Smith, Lebeau (breed) and Kathy Bird, (BIS). He finished up Top Puppy in the UK that year and Top Groenendael in Ireland, having won more then the required 7 Green Stars for his Irish Title but this didn't come until after he had reached the age of 15 months in November, 2010.
Over the next three years he amassed a total of 18 CC's (12 with BOB) and 3 Res CC's, including the CC and BOB at Crufts in 2011 and 2012 and the Res CC in 2013, plus CC, BOB and BIS at the NORBEL Club Ch Show in August, 2012 under Jesper Anderssen from Sweden (breed) and Gil Cooper, Zantal (BIS). He won the Pastoral Group at Belfast Championship Show in 2011 under Jean Lanning and was Top Groenendael in the UK in 2011 and 2012. Also a multi Group and Champion Stakes winner in Ireland and Top Irish Show Dog qualifier 2011. His 18th CC (with BOB was won at East of England in July, 2013 under Gordon Rual.
Zidane also gained his Luxembourg and Dutch Champion titles, won the CAC at the Paris International Show in 2012 and at the prestigious French Speciality the following August, he was placed 16th Ex from an entry of 59 dogs in the Open Class, passed the CSAU (Social) and TAN (Gunshot) tests, and was only one of 5 Groenendael males selected SR (recommended for breeding) the following day.
Zidane has also sired some successful winners. In a litter born in Norway early last year two were exported to the US and Canada and have become Champions before the age of 9 months. Another one from that litter exported to Portugal was Junior European Winner and placed 2nd BIS Junior in Geneva. In the UK he is the sire of the young female CH Chrisvale Loving Feeling at Vanisticawho gained her 3rd CC at only 14 months at Bournemouth Ch Show in August, under specialist Jeff Luscott. Another young female Ebontide Vision in Black at Groenveld has 1 CC and 8 Res CC's and our own youngster Revloch Figo won his 1st CC from puppy at National Working & Pastoral Breeds in July at just 9 months under breed specialist Lyn Salt (Woodlyn) and is currently Top Groenendael Puppy in the UK.
Besides being an outstanding Belgian Shepherd of excellent type with a beautiful head, eye and expression and typical harmonious silhouette, Zidane also had the most wonderful character and made a huge impression on people from all around the world. Those who met him in the flesh were completely won over by his lovely personality and have been firm admirers and supporters of his many successes. He has passed on this outstanding temperament to his puppies.
We had hoped to have Zidane back in the ring for Darlington Ch Show but our world was turned upside when he took ill quite suddenly and unexpectedly and tests revealed he had lymphoma cancer (linked to Pesticides) which was aggressive. Despite immediate treatment he failed to respond and the decision was made a few days later on 11th September to spare him from any further suffering. His passing has left us devastated and in shock. He had only turned 4 years and was just entering his prime years. We were looking forward to enjoying many more years with him in the ring as he was the ultimate showman and loved the limelight. But aside from the wins and glory, he was just quite simply a much loved companion, a joy to live with, a 'dog in a million'.
We have been overwhelmed by the hundreds of messages, posts and calls of sympathy and support on the news of his passing from his admirers and supporters around the world, we are so proud that he touched so many people and that this legacy lives on in his offspring. He will never be replaced or forgotten.
* Breed Specialist
Date | Show | Judge | Award |
05.07.13
|
East of England Ch Show (UK)
|
Mr G Rual
|
1st Open Dog, CC and BOB
|
30.06.13
|
Deise Ch Show
|
Mr C Beattie
|
1st Ch Dog, GS, BOB and Group 4th
|
29.06.11
|
Kilkenny Ch Show
|
Mr R Butler (Aus)
|
1st Ch Dog, GS, BOB and Group 3rd
|
08.06.13
|
Three Cos Ch Show (UK)
|
Mrs J Eaves - Talamo *
|
1st Open Dog, CC and BOB
|
10.03.13
|
CRUFTS (UK)
|
Mme Barton Sarlat (Fr) *
|
2nd Open Dog, Res CC
|
15.12.12
|
LKA Ch Show (UK)
|
Ms L Colloins - Domburg *
|
1st Open Dog, CC, BOB and Group 3rd
|
25.11.12
|
Winner Show Amsterdam (Ned)
|
Ms S Dubach - Van De Lamar (Ned) *
|
1st Ch Male, Res CAC, Res CACIB
Nederland Champion |
28.10.12
|
Midland Cos Ch Show (UK)
|
Mr J McManus
|
1st Open Dog, CC and Res BOB
|
12.10.12
|
South Wales Ch Show (UK)
|
Dr M Pratten - Bergeau *
|
1st Open Dog, CC, BOB and shortlisted in
Group |
03.09.12
|
BHCN Specilality (Ned)
|
Mr E Deschans (Belg) *
|
1st Ch Dog, CAC and Res BOB Selected SE
|
25.08.12
|
National Elevage CFBB (Fr)
|
Mm M F Varlet (Fr) *
|
16 Ex Open, CSAU, TAN. Selected SR
|
06.08.12
|
Paignton Ch Show (UK)
|
Mrs C Chapman
|
1st Open Dog, CC and Res BOB
|
05.08.12
|
NORBEL Speciality (UK)
|
Mr J Andersen - Eternity (Swe) *
|
1st Open Male, CC, BOB and Best in Show
|
04.08.12
|
BSDA of GB Speciality (UK)
|
Mr S Strom (Swe) *
|
2nd Open Male, Res CC
|
14.07.12
|
National Working & Pastoral (UK)
|
Mrs D Knight - Noirdale *
|
3rd Open Male
|
09.07.12
|
Three Cos (UK)
|
Mr B Reynolds Frost
|
2nd Open Male, Res CC
|
26.06.12
|
BSD Club of Ireland Speciality
|
Mr P Bottagisio - Luavjans (It) *
|
1st Ch Male, GS, BOB and Res BIS
|
11.05.12
|
Birmingham National (UK)
|
Mr J Horswell
|
1st Open Male
|
09.03.12
|
CRUFTS (UK)
|
Mrs M Glenton - Baudwin *
|
1st Open Male, CC and BOB
|
08.01.12
|
International Show Paris (Fr)
|
Mr C Fynmore - Beljekali (Aus) *
|
1st Open Male, CACS and Res CACIB
|
27.11.11
|
Winner Show Amsterdam (Ned)
|
Mr K Neilson (Swe)
|
2nd Ch Dog, Res CAC/Res CACIB
|
31.10.11
|
Bull Breeds Ch Show
|
Mrs M Walsh
|
1st Ch Dog, GS, BOB and Group 1st
|
29.10.11
|
Midland Cos (UK)
|
Mrs V Thompson - Valson *
|
2nd Open Dog
|
15.10.11
|
Portadown Ch Show
|
|
1st Ch Dog, GS, BOB and Group 3rd
|
09.10.11
|
South Wales (UK)
|
Ms M Grove - Zarna *
|
1st Open Dog, CC and Res BOB
|
30.09.11
|
Driffield Ch Show (UK)
|
Mr K Young
|
1st Open Dog, CC, BOB and Group 3rd
|
25.09.11
|
Belfast Ch Show (UK)
|
Mrs F Kaye
|
1st Open Dog, BOB and Group Winner
|
03.09.11
|
City of Birmingham (UK)
|
Mr D Cavill
|
1st Open Dog, CC and BOB
|
28.08.11
|
BSD Club of Ireland Speciality
|
Mrs J Ralph - Bonvivant (UK) *
|
1st Ch Dog, Res GS
|
20.09.11
|
IKC National Show
|
Mrs J Melchior (Lux)
|
1st Ch Dog, GS and Res BOB
|
20.08.11
|
Scottish Kennel Club (UK)
|
Mr J Bispham
|
1st Open Dog, CC and BOB
|
18.08.11
|
Limerick Ch Show
|
Mr G Jensen (Nor)
|
1st Ch Dog, GS and BOB
|
14.08.11
|
Clonmel Ch Show
|
Mr A Stepinski
|
1st Ch Dog, GS and BOB
|
09.07.11
|
East of England Ch Show (UK)
|
Mr P England - Vanistica *
|
4th Open Dog
|
18.06.11
|
NORBEL Speciality (UK)
|
Mr B Thevenon (Fr) *
|
1st Ex Open Dog
|
21.05.11
|
Scottish Kennel Club (UK)
|
Mrs Y Dudds - Cultlea *
|
1st Open Dog, CC, BOB and Group 4th
|
05.05.11
|
Birmingham National (UK)
|
Mr S Mallard
|
1st Open Dog, CC & Res BOB
UK Champion |
01.05.11
|
Fermoy International Show
|
Mr K Andersen (Swe)
|
1st Ch Dog, GS, CACIB and BOB
|
30.04.11
|
South Tipp Ch Show
|
Mrs A McNally
|
1st Ch Dog, GS, BOB and Group Winner
|
05.04.11
|
Combined Canine International Sh
|
Ms Z Salijvic (Est)
|
1st Ch Dog, GS, CACIB, BOB and Group Winner
|
09.04.11
|
Banbridge Ch Show
|
|
1st Ch Dog, GS, BOB and Group 1st
|
30.03.11
|
International Show, Luxembourg
|
Mr D Spruyt (Belg) *
|
1st Ch Dog, CACL, Res CACIB
Luxembourg Champion |
17.03.11
|
IKC Celtic Winner Show
|
Mr W Henderson
|
1st Ch Dog, GS, BOB Celtic Winner '11
|
11.01.11
|
CRUFTS (UK)
|
Mrs J Clifford - Ebontide *
|
1st Open Dog, CC and BOB
|
11.12.10
|
LKA Ch Show (UK)
|
Dr M Pratten - Bergeau *
|
1st Limit Dog
|
28.11.10
|
Winner Show, Amsterdam (Ned)
|
Mme A Heraly (Belg) *
|
1st Ex Intermediate Dog
|
13.11.10
|
Cloghran Ch Show
|
Mrs M Rostron (UK)
|
1st Junior Dog, GS, BOB Irish Champion
|
29.10.10
|
Midland Counties (UK)
|
Mrs K Morris - Cairbar *
|
1st Junior Dog, Res CC
|
10.10.10
|
South Wales Ch Show (UK)
|
Mrs A Lipscombe - Becanbrie *
|
1st Junior Dog, Res CC
|
31.07.10
|
BSDA of GB Speciality (UK)
|
Ms S Smith - Lebeau *
|
1st Puppy Dog, CC, Res BOB, Res BIB and
Best Puppy in Show |
00.07.10
|
National Working & Pastoral (UK)
|
Mrs I Green - Iolair *
|
1st Puppy Dog, Best Puppy in Breed
|
04.07.10
|
Irish Ladies Ch Show
|
Mr J McCartan
|
1st Junior Dog, GS, BOB and Group 3rd
|
27.06.10
|
Deise Ch Show
|
Mrs L Campion
|
1st Puppy Dog, GS, BOB and Group 3rd
|
12.06.10
|
NORBEL Club Speciality (UK)
|
Mrs B Simpson - Leircote *
|
1st Puppy Dog, Best Puppy Dog
|
05.06.10
|
Munster Canine Ch Show
|
|
1st Puppy Dog, GS and BOB
|
30.05.10
|
BSD Club of Ireland Speciality
|
Mr G Christensen (Den) *
|
1st Puppy Dog, GS, Res BOB and
Best Puppy in Show |
21.05.10
|
Scottish Kennel Cub (UK)
|
Mrs D Stansbury *
|
1st Puppy Dog, Res CC, Best Puppy in Breed
|
14.05.10
|
Hibernian Ch Show
|
Mr J Walsh
|
1st Puppy Dog, GS and BOB
|
09.05.10
|
Birmingham National (UK)
|
Mrs J Rual
|
1st Puppy Dog, Best Puppy in Breed
|
02.05.10
|
South Tipp Ch Show
|
Mr J Reynolds (Can)
|
1st Puppy Dog, GS and BOB
|
01.05.10
|
Fermpy International Show
|
Mrs G Gulbransen (NZ)
|
1st Puppy Dog, Best Puppy, Puppy Group 2
|
18.04.10
|
Banbridge Ch Show
|
Mrs P Dempsey
|
1st Puppy Dog, GS and Res BOB
|
03.04.10
|
Combined International Show
|
Mr T Bystrom (Nor)
|
1st Puppy Dog, Best Puppy, Puppy Group 1st
Res Best Puppy in Show |
17.03.10
|
IKC Celtic Winner SHow
|
Mr M Leonard
|
1st Puppy Dog, GS and Res BOB
Celtic Winner '10 |
28.02.10
|
Newtownards Ch Show
|
Mr V O'Brien
|
1st Puppy Dog, GS and BOB
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