In recent years Shaab has gone on to achieve the highest of breed awards in the Specialist and Hound rings, most notable of which was winning BEST IN SHOW at the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Western Australia Specialty Show 2010 under Breed Specialist Mr Eddie Patterson (Ireland). The following day Shaab went on to win BEST OF BREED and cut to final 8 for BEST IN SHOW at the Hound Club of Western Australia 50th Anniversary Show under Mr G Hill (UK). 2011 again saw Shaab in line for top honours, winning Challenge Dog and Runner Up of Breed at the Royal Adelaide Show under acclaimed judge Mrs F Sommerfield (UK), and in 2012 as he enters his veteran years Shaab was Opposite Australian Bred in Show at the 10th National Specialty in Sydney. Winning his Class at the 10th National in 2012 and having placed well in his classes in the previous 2 National Specialties [2010 & 2006] Shaab has certainly shown us that like many fine things, he is getting better and better with age.
Significant awards include: