The Certified bloodline was started by a man named Ray who purchased a negro male from Oliver Dela Cruz of Dungeon Kennels. The male he purchased was named Black Shaq; he was a Ruffian dog bred by Dela Cruz and he became the foundation male for Ray's line and the sole male he always used. All dogs produced by Ray are direct from him or one of his descendants. Black Shaq's name remained Dela Cruz on his papers until he was 5 yrs old.
