[2] By the age of thirteen and a half month, Rufus had earned his Championship title and Register of Merit.

Carter's Noble Shaka Zulu), a Scottish Deerhound, a Pug (Ch.

Judging was conducted by James Reynolds, with the crowd favouring the Golden Retriever.

[6][7] Speaking of Rufus, judge James Reynolds described him as "The classic profile of a colored bull terrier.

[8] Rufus retired as the most successful Colored Bull Terrier of all time, with 35 all breed Best in Shows, 135 Best in Group firsts and the BTCA National Speciality on three occasions.

[2] Following his retirement, Rufus retrained as a therapy dog, visiting schools, nursing homes and senior citizen programs.