El Rancho Rin Tin Tin

Little Rin X, under the training supervision of Jan Hall and Debra Hnath, has already shown extraordinary talent and amazing intelligence in his training routines.

Watch the progress of his Training.

Rin Tin Tin VIII delighted audiences in Texas, Arizona, Oregon, Colorado, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Florida during a 10-month tour June 1999-April 2000. In addition, he presented Responsible Dog Ownership Programs to more than 5,000 elementary school students in the mid-1990s. Most recently he starred in the documentary, Rin Tin Tin, A Living Legacy, produced by Kendra Waters and Azure Towers Productions that chronicles the 89-year history of the famed lineage.

Rin Tin Tin VIII assumed the position of Rin Tin Tin following the death of his grandfather, Rin Tin Tin VII and will be succeeded by his Grandson, Rin Tin Tin X.

"Words simply cannot describe the magnitude of our loss. Rin VIII was the most magnificent representative of the Rin Tin Tin lineage anyone could imagine. It was my honor to have had the opportunity to be part of his life,” said Miss Daphne Hereford, Rin Tin Tin owner/breeder.

Miss Hereford's family has maintained the Rin Tin Tin lineage since 1957 and she has been directly involved with six Rin Tin Tins; Rin Tin Tin V – Rin Tin Tin X.

Through the commitment of Co-Breeders Tommy and Jan Hall, the legacy will continue for future generations. Rin Tin Tin VIII sired 12 litters of puppies during his life, and a new generation of Rin Tin Tin line dogs is due from his daughter, Rin Tin Tins Celestial on June 22, 2007.

Rin Tin Tin Co-Breeder Jan Hall said, “Our grief for Rin will last forever. He was truly remarkable in every aspect. Through his progeny There Will Always Be A Rin Tin Tin.”

The original Rin Tin Tin was found in a bombed German War Dog Kennel in Lorraine, France during World War I by Cpl. Lee Duncan. Duncan rescued Rin Tin Tin and his mother Betty des Flanders and four siblings on Sept. 15, 1918. Ironically, Rin Tin Tin would be the only puppy to survive from the litter. Cpl. Duncan returned to his home in Los Angeles, Calif. with Rin Tin Tin at the end of the war and the original Rin Tin Tin starred in 26 movies before his death on Aug. 10, 1932.

Rin Tin Tin II and Rin Tin Tin IV starred in the 1950s series, the Adventures of Rin Tin Tin. The next film to star Rin Tin Tin was produced in 2006, Rin Tin Tin, A Living Legacy, and starred Rin Tin Tin VIII. In a private ceremony, Rin Tin Tin VIII was laid to rest at El Rancho Rin Tin Tin.

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On display is an unbelievable collection of animals including rats, bats, pigs, sharks, dolphins, cats, elephants, mules, as well as birds portraying their own remarkable bravery and at the same time assisting their country, in its time of need. Pigeons believe or not were parachuted like secret agents behind enemy lines, while dogs later where to follow a similar means of arrival.

Its seems almost any creature could be enlisted to help with the war effort, even glow worms were deemed a priority, to assist with map reading.

With reference to dogs there is Judy an English pointer who was awarded The Dickin Medal, the animal equivalent of The Victoria Cross for outstanding bravery. Judy was the only animal to have been an official P.O.W. of the Japanese during the Second World War.

Irma a German shepherd dog also received a Dickin Medal for her valiant efforts in finding buried victims after the air aids in war torn London.

Also on display and with due recognition Rin Tin Tin is represented with a series of items including the Red Cross harness and canine training boots worn by Rin Tin Tin Junior. A video of Rin Tin Tin in action from one of his movies entices the viewer to find out more about Rinty’s involvement. He feels totally at home here with his animal friends.

A wonderful book by Juliet Gardiner titled “The Animals’ War” accompanies the exhibition and is well worth buying. It shows how man’s best friend can become man’s best ally.

1,001 Reasons to Love™ Dogs traces the extensive representation of America’s favorite pet in literature, art, television and film, from ancient drawings to the literary dogs that inspired millions with classic best-selling books and films such as Rin Tin Tin, Lassie Come Home, Because of Winn Dixie, Snoopy and My Dog Skip.

The book includes a recipe for homemade dog biscuits, numerous dog-caring tips, and a dog-shopping guide for you to treat and pamper your pooch.

Continuing in the highly successful 1,001 Reasons to Love series, this purebred addition might easily prove to be the most popular yet. Packed with more than 300 photographs and illustrations, along with lists and quotations, trivia and tricks, 1,001 Reasons to Love™ Dogs is an irresistible collection that will have dog lovers barking with joy and drooling with delight.

Christine Miele is president of the Golden Retriever Club of America, the largest AKC club in the country, and a journalist who writes about the sport of dog agility. Her kennel, Cross Creek Goldens in Campbell Hall, New York, has produced several champions in both breed and agility.

Mary Tiegreen is the creator and art director of the successful series 1,001 Reasons to Love™ and the designer of the best-selling The Secrets of Pistoulet, Dancing with the Moon, and The Circle of Kindness (all STC). She lives in the Hudson Valley with her husband and two Golden Retrievers.