Cunninghams Be Aemilius, known as Ari, was born on 16 May 2025 to our ixi and Chuck Blossoming Meadow “Rocky”. He is a littermate of Cunningham’s Bada Boom and now lives with Lew Olson in the United States.

Ari grew into a sturdy, typical Black and Tan Coonhound with a well-balanced build, an expressive head, and the friendly, open disposition that is so important to us. After arriving in the U.S., he quickly settled into his new home and soon began his show career.

At various shows in Louisiana, Dallas, Houston, and Belton, Ari steadily earned points toward his AKC championship title. The shows in Dallas were particularly successful, with a win at the ABTCHC Specialty and several Best-of-Winners placements. In Belton, he ultimately won Best of Breed and another 3-point major. As a result, Ari met the requirements for the title of AKC Champion at a young age.

There is also good news on the health front: Ari has successfully passed both the OFA heart exam and the OFA eye exam.

We are very pleased with his progress and with the fact that yet another dog from our kennel is not only successful in the show ring but also embodies, in terms of health and temperament, exactly what we hope for in our dogs.

Cunninghams Be Aemilius
(Chuck Blossoming Meadow – Xtreme Kindness v.d. Mergelhoeve)
DOB: 16.05.2025
OFA Cardiac: clear | OFA Eyes: clear

Champion titel:
AMERICAN CHAMPION (AKC CH)

Awards & Honors:
AMERICAN BLACK AND TAN COONHOUND CLUB REGIONAL SPECIALTY – Winners Dog & Best of Winners
HOUND GROUP 2

6x BOB
1x BOS
mind. 5x Best of Winners
1x Select Dog
1x Group 2

AKC Champion at 14 months
15+ AKC Championship Points
2x AKC Major Win

Hot Springs National Park Kennel Club 2026:
26.09.2026 – Select Dog
27.09.2026 – Best of Breed, Winners Dog, Best of Winners & Best Owner-Handled
5 Grand Champion Points am 27.09.2026
Champions were defeated on both days of the show

OFA Cardiac: clear
OFA Eyes: clear

Contact the Owner:
Lew Olson, 808 Hamilton
Dairy Road,
Hot Springs,
AR 71909, USA
lewolson@earthlink.net