
About the photographer:
Louis B. Ruediger has worked as a news photographer in Western Pennsylvania since 1985.
He is on the staff of the Valley News Dispatch, an affiliate of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review and Total Trib Media news service.
Along
with extensive newspaper work, his work has been published in magazines
such as Newsweek, Sports Illustrated, and Dog Fancy magazine.
He
has been honored by the Pennsylvania Newspaper Publishers Association
with more than 20 first or second place awards, as well as a dozen more
regional awards.
He was also awarded the National Media Award through DIRT Motor Sport for his still photography of auto racing.
Ruediger's
interest in dogs was spawned by his uncle, who raised Cardigan Welsh
Corgis. In 1984, his uncle gave him a Blue Mural male, Baldon
Baron Blue Marvel. "Baron" earned a companion dog title with two first
places and a second place in the novice division.
In 2002, Ruediger and his uncle set out to find a Bull Terrier for confirmation show and performance in agility and obedience.
Breeder
Dr. Fanne Berez sold Ruediger his first Bull Terrier, with a
co-ownership between Berez and Rick Harris: “Ace,” a
singleton puppy Ch. Action King's Ransom. Ace was sired by National
Champion Ch. Action Season Premier ROM and Silverwood winner Ch. Action
African Queen ROM.
Ruediger
and Ace are currently working on titles in agility, Obedience and
Rally. Ruediger is a member of the Westmoreland County Obedience
Training Club in Delmont, Pa., where he volunteers as an assistant
instructor.
Ruediger
recently worked with dog trainer and author Jane Killion of New Jersey
on a book entitled Training the Non Biddible Dog "When Pigs Fly." More
than 180 photos is published by Dogwise Publication. You can get a copy of the book by visiting
Dogwise Publications Website
He is married to the former Tammy Prazenica, and the couple has two children, Alyssa and Eli.
His other interests include trout fishing, cross-country and marathon running. He is a retired Mauy Thai kickboxer.
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