Roughie with Judge L. Terrione (left) and her handler, Evan Threlfal, receiving her ribbon at the Monticello NY Kennel Club Show.

By Marianne Christy

Seistan’s Rough & Ready (aka Roughie), an Afghan Hound owned by Bill and Lynn Faro of Inlet, has achieved Grand Champion status after winning nine Best of Breed competitions since the beginning of 2015.

Under the training of Pam Centola of Old Forge, Roughie’s impressive show career began last fall with a three-point major win at the Central NY Kennel Club Show in Syracuse. Continue reading →