Thank you for wanting to learn more about  Kari and Craig Smith and Kathy
Ramussen (Blanchard, Oklahoma) - the partners of Rainbow Show Dogs and
owner of Canine Sports Academy . We are owners, breeders, handlers, and
trainers of show dogs, performance dogs and family pets.

In the late 1970's -  we started going to AKC (American Kennel Club) dogs
shows. Our first show dog was a Siberian Husky and our biggest success in the
breed came in the early 1990's with our Nationally Ranked, multiple Group
Winning, BISS (Best in Specialty Show) Champion KisNTel's I See A Rainbow.  
We had her three grandsons, one was a AKC Champion and the other 2 earned
their CD's (Companion Dog) Obedience Titles  and all three earned their RN's
(Rally Novice) Obedience titles!  The two with CD's are also won Siberian
Specialty Show High Scoring In Obedience.  One boy earned his RA (Rally
Advance) Title. In 2008 we added our next Siberian who is almost done with his
AKC Championship and in 2011 our newest Siberian joined our family.  Watch
for us in the Siberian ring in 2012 with both of these lovely dogs.

In 1999 we added a Cardigan Welsh Corgi to the line up. Our personal Cardis
have earned Five AKC Championships, 1 Grand Championship,  two CD
obedience titlea and two RN rally obedience titles, 3 TDAA agility titles, and
mutliple group placings.   The eldest Cardigan is also herding instinct certified.
We have produced five litters of Cardigans and every litter has had success in
the show ring and performance events with 5 champions, 1 Grand Champion,  
and agility titles.  At the 2012 AKC Eukanuba Invitional we were awarded an
Award of Excellence and Best Bred By Exhibitor with "Bonner" - an
tremoundous honor.  We just aquired a new Cardigan and hope to start his show
career in 2012.
       
In 2003 - we added our third breed, the Pointer to our family.  Four have come
into our home and all earned their AKC Championships  - all finishing their title
within their first year of showing!  The Fourth arrived in 2010  - and is more
than living up to the dream.  He was Selelct Dog/First Award of Merit at the 2011
APC National Specialty, Group Winner before 18 months of age.  Also an
International Champion, International Grand Sieger Winner and International
Multiple Best in Show Winner.  He will be competing seriously in 2012 and 2013
to vie for top national rankings in the breed.

In 2007,  Kari joined ownership with Dennis Akins on a Curly Coated Retreiver
named "Desi" and we have the 2007 National Specialty Best of Breed Winner as
part of the Rainbow Showdogs crew. She finished the 2007 show year as the #3
Breed Curly and #4 All Breed Curly!!  Desi racked up an impressive resume
from wins at Westminster and the AKC Eukanuba Invitational. At the 2008
National Specialty Desi took Best of Opposite Sex!!!!  

We are also extremely proud that all four of our chosen breeds have been
deemed worthy of winning awards at their given National Specialty Breed shows.

I started showing dogs with my mom in the 70's as a Junior Handler.  As most
people, life pulled me away from the sport for school and such but I came back
in the early 90's and by 2000 I started handling dog for clients.  I have blessed
with showing dogs in all groups with multiple group winner and group placers,
lots of Champions and Grand Champions and most important, many new and
dear friends and people to enjoy dog shows with.

Craig and I have been married for 20 years.  We live in Blanchard, OK..  My
mom - Kathy lives on the same street.  We own brick homes on one acre lots
that are fenced and have kennel structures to help protect the dogs from the
elements.  We don't board dogs and I normally pick up most of the show dogs
each weekend as I head out and drop them back home when we return.   

Kathy let me take over the dog show reins and she has opened her own business
- Canine Sports Academy.  This is a dream of hers.  She has  a wonderful
training facility that has classes in obedience, conformation, agility, puppy
kindergarten, pet therapy, film star class, dancing with your dogs, etc.       

Our dogs are our family members, our babies, they are sofa buddies and bed
hogs.  They are crate trained - but when we are home - they are with us.  When
a dog enters our household, it stays there for life.  We do different activities
with the dogs to keep them entertained and feel loved. Once it is determined an
animal won't be used in our breeding program, it is spayed/neutered to help it
stay healthy and for our house to stay sane.

We only breed when we are trying to produce a puppy for us to continue our line.
 Our price is set with the current standards for high quality dogs and it helps
cover the cost of having a litter, genetic tests, stud fees, prenatal expenses, and
puppy expenses.  The price also helps ensures the new owners take the puppy
seriously as a new family member and not a thing to dispose of when they tire of
it.  We have a puppy application and puppy contracts to help us determine if you
are a good fit for one of our babies.  Not every dog is a show dog - but every dog
deserves a loving home.     

One final note - either Kathy and I are members in good standing with: Siberian
Husky Club of America, Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club of America, Pointer Club of
America, Siberian Husky Club of Greater Oklahoma City, and Oklahoma City
Obedience Training Club, International Association of Canine Professionals,
Association of Pet Dog Trainers, AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluter, Blue
Bonnet Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club, Three Trails Cardigan Welsh Corgi Club.
We sign and abide by all code of ethics given by each organization and do our
best to protect each of the wonderful breeds that have made their home with us.
Creating Canine Champions
Our History
Rainbow Showdogs
Professional Dog Show Handling
"Bonner"
2011 Eukanuba's Best
Bred By Exhibitor for
Cardigans - also co-bred
with Lyn Buck
Rainbow Showdogs
specializes in
meeting and
exceeding goals of
owners while
maintaining a fun
relaxing atmosphere
for the dogs.  
Showing and
winning with grace
and style.
KARCSMITH@pldi.net

Call/Text
405-922-4880