Rhodesian Ridgeback Breeders, VIC

RIJSTONE

Est 1989. I am a small kennel located in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne. Breeder of quality Rhodesian Ridgebacks of Australian and International bloodlines. My dogs appear in many outstanding pedigrees around Australia, Europe and America. I strive for excellent temperaments, consistency of type and soundness. Always trying to breed better. I am very particular about the breedings I do often spending hours thinking about the right combinations of bloodlines. All my puppies are raised in the family home, my older dogs are all walked regularly and socialised as much as possible. Puppies bred for the family pet or show/field competitions. Puppy and stud enquiries welcome.

• Member since April, 2004
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INGWE

Established in 1979, we continue to produce happy, healthy hounds suitable for all facets of family life, with emphasis on soundness and temperament. We currently have 3 RR's (along with 4 Whippets) in residence. All our Ridgebacks are Xrayed for Hip & Elbow Dysplasia prior to breeding. They have also been DNA tested for Degenerative Myelopathy (Clear) , JME (Clear) & Early Onset Adult Deafness (Clear) and Heart Checked Clear with Richard Woolley (Cardiologist). Our puppies leave home vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and with an Information Booklet. ANKC Licenced Judge - Group 1 (Toys), Group 3 (Gundogs), Group 4 (Hounds) & Group 7 (Non Sporting)

• Member since October, 2006
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KINSHASA

Established since 1989 .Started with a team of hunting ridgebacks and progressed to showing and some obedience. Our main success started with our first big winning dog, Kudu who was a multi best in show winner at all breed level. His many wins include major shows in Melbourne. To this date he is the only ridgeback to win best of breed at 3 different royals and have both placing's in groups including best in group at Hobart Royal. Kinshasa Rhodesian Ridgebacks, home of #1 RR 2006 #1 RR 2007 Dogzonline, Grand Champion Kinshasa Special K. Breeding quality RR litters occasionally for show, companion and hunting .Kudu is the number one top winning Rhodesian Ridgeback for the past 4 years in his home state of Victoria,and has been in the top 5 in the hound group on Dogzonline for the past 4 years. Our current Boy Sup & Gr Ch Kinshasa Bronzed Aussie ( Bondi ) was number #1 In Victoria Dogzonline & currently leads the national Ridgeback point score. Our newest memebr to our kennel is GrCh Kinhsasa Golden Firefox ( Sansa ) has taken many in group awards from limited showing. After a 2 year break I bred Sansa to Ch Caprivi run the Gauntlet ( IKE ) and the result was one puppy who we called HULK. We will run this boy on and see how he develops . At his first 3 shows Hulk has won Baby of Group at major show and Baby of show at the RRCV ch show 2019. We are expecting big things from this young boy.

• Member since November, 2005
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OTESHA

Breeding for Type, Temperament and Soundness since 1995. We have been Showing and Breeding Rhodesian Ridgebacks for 30 years, producing multiple Champions, Grand Champions, Best in Show and Best in Specialty Show winners. In saying that, our dogs are a loved part of our family first and foremost. They have stolen not just our couches and our bed, but our hearts. At Otesha Rhodesian Ridgebacks, we don't have time to build commercial looking websites, because when we aren't working to support our dogs we are spending time with them, they're our fur-family. We don't have a regular abundance of puppies, as we are not running a kennel, our dogs are our loved pets. However when we do breed, all our Ridgebacks are x-rayed and scored for Hip & Elbow Dysplasia prior to the breeding taking place. They are also DNA tested for Degenerative Myelopathy (Clear) & JME (Clear). Our puppies live inside our house where they learn to be part of the family and leave our home vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and come with an 18kg bag of food, bowl, collar & lead, bed, cuddle teddy, toys, treats, worming tablet and an information booklet. More importantly you receive true lifetime support which includes phone, message and email support, and free training sessions for anyone who lives within an hour travel, or is willing to travel to us. If you would like to join the Otesha community, please feel free to contact us about any litters we may have currently, or upcoming in the future.

• Member since October, 2007
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KAMANIA

Kamania Rhodesian Ridgebacks are located in Bendigo Victoria. I have been involved with this Majestic breed since 1995 but, it all started in the mid 70's when I was much younger. My Uncle introduced me to his Rhodesian Ridgeback- via film and photos, from when he lived and worked in Rhodesia, (now Zimbabwe) with the locals and their families. I fell instantly in love at the beauty of his dog 'Caesar' and the wonderful stories he would tell me. As it would turn out- 20 years later, when I was to purchase my first dog, it had to be a Rhodesian Ridgeback. My first 3 Rhodesian Ridgebacks have since gone to the Rainbow Bridge and it is their qualities I strive to achieve in my breeding program. Exceptional temperament, soundness and beauty are the key elements to selectively produce the occasional litter- either for the show ring or for loving family pets. All dogs used for breeding have had their hips and elbows x-rayed and scored. Also a full DNA profile is done for each dog prior to breeding to check for health issues that can affect Rhodesian Ridgebacks- i.e. DM (Degenerative Myelopathy), JME (Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy). Puppies are checked at birth (and then weekly) for Dermoid Sinus. Full breeder support is given to each and every puppy bred by me, I am always available to answer any questions or help out when needed. Animal Welfare Victoria Source #RB103156

• Member since November, 2012

IRONROSE

Striving for Excellence in Temperament and Confirmation. Australian and International lines. Like many Overseas Breeders Our Breeding stock have always been Hip and Elbow scored, They are now being tested for Heart Certification, Thyroid Diseases, DM (Degenerative Myelopathy), and now JME ( Juvenile Myoclocnic Epilepsy) as well. A copy of their results will be available to all puppy buyers. All Puppies are raised in our family home around children and other animals. Please note that we do not sell puppies via text or email. For verification purposes our DogsVictoria number is 3100023783 and our Government PER reference is RB102071

• Member since October, 2009
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AZANA

We have owned and loved Rhodesian Ridgebacks for over 20 years. A lot of time & effort goes into planning & breeding only high quality litters, and it is extremely important to us that our dogs go to very best caring and loving homes. We are on acreage property in a family environment with children and farm animals. Puppies are raised in the lounge room of our family home, with so much love and as a part of our family. Puppies are wormed regularly, vet checked, vaccinated and microchipped, and raised to be the very best of health, including premium food and registered with Dogs Victoria. We include a comprehensive puppy pack, and very importantly, offer LIFE TIME breeder support. There are multiple champion pedigrees behind our line, consisting of American, Australian and South African bloodlines that are known worldwide. We are happy to assist with interstate transport, which can be arranged at the Purchasers cost. Please call or text 0418694777 as email messages are not being received

• Member since June, 2017

BARTESS

Bartess kennels have been involved with Rhodesian Ridgebacks for over 30 years. We do not breed on a regular basis, only when the time is right and we are seeking a Ridgie to join our pack. We are committed to this breed and thoroughly enjoy where they have taken us. We enjoy showing, obedience & tracking and to date have had great success. We offer advice freely and with enthusiasm. We also have a Black and Tan Coonhound and a Bluetick Coonhound in our pack just to liven things up!

• Member since September, 2005
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RIDGYLUNGILE

We are a family kennel and have been breeding and had Rhodesian Ridgebacks living with us in our home since 1984. Our lives would not be complete without our beautiful Ridgebacks, Breeding true to type, excellence in temperament, health and soundness. Breeding for show or family companions. Our Ridgebacks are X-rayed for hip and elbow dysplasia and DNA tested for Degenerative Myelopathy, Myoclonic Epilepsy Rhodesian Ridgeback type, all cleared before breeding. Our puppies are raised in our family home. They are vet checked, vaccinated, wormed and microchipped. Pups are checked at birth and then each week for Dermoid Sinus. We take seriously where our puppies go and it is very important our pups go to caring loving homes. For verification purposes DogsVictoria number 3002975770 Member since 2012. Pet Exchange Register Source number RB109965 Puppy enquiries are always welcome as we may have pups now or be planning a litter.

• Member since December, 2019

UJAMAA

Ujamaa kennels- breeders of champions and companions since 1978. We have owned or bred over 40 Champions, but show rarely these days. Our primary objective is to breed sound companions- to do this we source the best stud dogs for our girls- most recently travelling to Crufts in the UK and the World Dog show in Croatia to find the best. Our current companions are Aust Ch Ujamaa Alessandra Facchinetti (Allie) and Ujamaa Winx, daughter of Int Ch Vizara Jukati and Allie. I have a particular interest in genetic diseases and dogs we breed with are routinely screened for sound hips, elbows and degenerative myelopathy (DM). Some lines are also screened for cardiac issues by ultrasound and/or hypothyroidism. We also work with Cat Glenn and family- they are owned by Zuri and Rosie. Fran Parsons and her pack are also in "the family" See the website for further details

• Member since January, 2002

MATALKO

We are a small kennel located in Skye & Gippsland, VIC. We have been involved in the breed for over 20 years and are the home to the first Supreme Champion, multiple Best in Show winners, multiple Australian Champion titles and also the Australian Rhodesian Ridgeback National Best in Show winner 2017. Whilst breeding for type and exhibiting show dogs of our own, we believe temperament and soundness are most important when choosing your companion. Our puppies are lovingly raised and socialized, and make wonderful lifelong family members. We follow all ANKC guidelines.

• Member since December, 2020
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ISILWANE

Isilwane Kennels was est 1986, based on Ujamaa (Vic) bloodlines, I then went on to successfully incorporate bloodlines from Camelot Kennels (USA) and in turn sent dogs over there that contributed to their successful breeding programme too. We have been resident in Victoria, Tasmania, out of Canberra in Bungendore and now back in Victoria. I am strongly committed to breeding functional, well balanced Ridgebacks and put six generations of dogs through Endurance Trials over the years. Hip & Elbow scoring & DNA testing is carried out on all our breeding stock. AT ISILWANE KENNELS WE BREED RIDGEBACKS - NOT DOGS (and we also own wicked whippets).

• Member since January, 2002
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SHANGORIDGE

Shangoridge is a small select kennel located in the Upper Murray in North EastVictoria. Only breeding occasionally our puppies are raised in a rural family home environment socialized with both children and adults along with other family pets/ livestock. At Shangoridge we aim to breed true to type Rhodesian Ridgeback’s for both showing and family pets. Puppy and stud inquires always welcomed.

• Member since July, 2011
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SPONTANFIN

We started out as a family with enormous passion to learn and develop our lines to be the best we possibly could. We breed only the highest quality Rhodesian Ridgeback pups for not only temperament but breed characteristics. With small children ourselves we select only the best natured breeding pairs thats will produce pups that are not highly strung but great all round family dogs that we would have no issues recommending them to our freinds and family. We understand how exciting but also challenging it can be not only bringing home the perfect new life companion but choosing the breeder who you connect with and trust. When we first started out this was the hardest bit we found getting open communication with a breeder that was willing to share there blood lines and give us an opportunity to grow our passion for the breed We will respond to all enquiries in a timely manner. Adding a Spontanfin pup to your family is a big decision so we are happy to work with you through the excitement that goes with the decision of adding a pup to your family. We offer life time on going support and advise to all our puppy owners. Our breeding dogs have had there hips and elbows scored as well as having all breed required tests. We are able to assist in interstate transfer if needed.

• Member since July, 2022

BEARSTARING

BEARSTAR is breeding again, now as BEARSTARING. As in the old days, my puppies, show & breeding dogs are loved, home raised, family dogs first & I'm always happy to work with anyone who cares to do their best for the breed, even if it means selling my 'picks of litters', such as these globally influential greats - Gr Ch BEARSTAR CHILEAN WILLOW ROM, Multi Ch BEARSTAR DIAMOND WILLOW ROM, Gr Ch BEARSTAR KO ROM, Gr Ch BEARSTAR DOULEN KO ROM My great foundation bitch, Ch UJAMAA POOH, is in all those & countless other great pedigrees of today. KUSINI THE QUEENS MR BROWN (who's pedigree features all those stars), is my beloved family dog who’s outstanding quality dragged me back into breeding. The breeder in me simply couldn’t let his genes go to waste and his first two litters proved my breeders instinct correct, with large litters of healthy, well structured dogs of delightful temperament & outstanding ridges. MR BROWN's semen is also now in Europe where it's under the sole control of Veronica Thoren, of the world renowned, REX VENTORS Kennels. A testament to his overall temperamental, structural & genetic quality, along with his eye-catching handsomeness. We welcome anyone interested in being a part of our exciting plans for the future, whether that be in breeding, showing, dog sports or simply having a Rhodesian Ridgeback to be proud of. As always our dogs are X-rayed, DNA tested & passed before breeding & their pups being lovingly home raised. All Enquiries Welcomed

• Member since June, 2019
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DINDARMEG

• Member since July, 2021

LOYALRIDGE

Owned Rhodesian Ridgebacks since 2016. Loyalridge is a small kennel aiming to produce happy dogs with soundness and quality whilst striving for conformation and temperament. Our Ridgebacks live in our home and they are included in everyday life. All breeding stock health tested prior to breeding taking place. X-rayed and scored for hip and elbow dysplasia. Full DNA testing including for Degenerative Myelopathy and Myoclonic Epilepsy Rhodesian Ridgeback type. Puppy enquires always welcome. Next mating planned early Dec 2024. Marianne Clark. Call or text 0418 694 995 or Email expressions of interest : [email protected] Look at us on Instagram- loyalridgeridgebacks

• Member since June, 2023

ODYSSEYRIDGE

• Member since January, 2012
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AMASHUTU

• Member since February, 2002
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NYAHRIDGE

Allow us to introduces ourselves. We are Nyahridge, ANKC registered breeders of Rhodesian Ridgebacks, located in Dixons Creek, Victoria. Also home to 'A Dogs Domain and Cats too' dog boarding and cattery, amongst the Yarra Valley. Our journey started in 2017 when we were introduced to Greg and Rowhin from Zambuana Lodge, NSW when we purchased our very first Ridgeback. We haven't looked back since and look forward to continuing our great relations with them throughout the years. Our aim is to follow on with the years of knowledge and breed experience and to breed some beautiful Ridgebacks in both sound quality and temperaments. We welcome any and all questions and expressions of interest. Please email: [email protected] or call Gareth 0418 116 903 or Jodi 0407 070 037. * Members of both Dogs Victoria and the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Victoria ** We would love you to share our journey with us on both Facebook and Instagram.

• Member since April, 2022

SAHWIRA

We purchased our first Rhodesian Ridgeback 'Jera' in 1992 and quickly fell in love with her and this very loyal breed in general. Jera was our foundation bitch and had her first litter in 1995. That was the start of a long journey under the 'Sahwira' prefix. We have always bred for good temperament and conformation. We have bred, loved and owned many champions. Our dogs have always been well socialised and obedience trained and have been a big part of family life and loved by all. Many of our Ridgebacks have found their forever homes with families with children who love them dearly. All of our breeding stock are xrayed and DNA tested. We are very excited to announce our upcoming litter due mid February 2024. We are located in Cheltenham Victoria Please contact Elaine: 0411966022 Email: [email protected]

• Member since January, 2024

ZENRIDGE

At Zenridge we strive to breed Ridgebacks of sound temperament and health. Following a decade of owning Rhodesian Ridgebacks and falling in love with the breed, we have taken the next step with our newest Ridgeback Nala, attending conformation shows and receiving her Champion Title in late 2023. We were in awe seeing how our beautiful Nala and her exceptional temperament developed as she grew, hence our journey to conformation showing and breeding. We are in the process of establishing our kennel with our first litter being anticipated later this year. All puppies will be raised in our home environment around other pets, and will be regularly exposed to babies, toddlers and older children. When puppies leave for their new homes they will come vaccinated, wormed, microchipped and with a puppy pack containing items you need to ensure the best transition into your home. Our Ridgebacks are x-rayed and scored for Hip & Elbow Dysplasia, and are DNA tested for Degenerative Myelopathy (Clear) & JME (Clear). We are super excited to announce a successful mating. Our beautiful Nala (Otesha Nonhle) is pregnant, with puppies due December 13th! Sire: Kusini The Queens Mr Brown Dam: CH Otesha Nonhle We look forward to the journey of being Ridgeback breeders!

• Member since April, 2024
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RIDGEOVAWATA

• Member since May, 2024