Your Breeder
ABOUT US
From a young age, I’ve had experience with a wide variety of breeds and understand how dogs and humans live together.
It all began with a Yorkshire Terrier in the early years. Other breeds then followed, including a giant schnauzer, sheepdog, German Shepherd/ Bernese Mountain Dog cross as well as a Dobermann who have all accompanied me throughout various stages of my life.
After this rich, experience-filled journey into the world of dogs, I finally wanted a specific breed to focus on. I spent many years searching and studying until I finally found what I was looking for! I realised my dream and finally had my first Ridgeback Chima-Lee from the Andrea Ross VICTORIA FALLS brood. Shortly after, my Doya arrived from the SHANGANI kennel of Christine and Wolfgang Blumberg. They welcomed me with open arms and we are still in close contact to this day.
My love for this breed knows no limits and I am completely captivated by them. Ridgebacks aren’t “just” dogs. They are true companions and family members with specific needs. This breed is independent by nature but has its own unique character and likes to demonstrate it. That’s precisely what I love about them. It’s clear from the moment you meet them.
From 2007-2013, we attended countless shows in Europe. Our dogs have enjoyed great success which only confirms how unique they are and were. Doya even won a huge victory at the Shangani Grand Prix organised by Wolfgang Blumberg.
We’d earned some time off after that. The nature of the shows continued to change, focussing more heavily on group formation. Where we previously stood together is now a fierce competition with lots of political input, partly on the lowest level.
That’s one of the reasons why we never force our puppy owners to attend such events and don’t require that a certain percentage has to enter the ring. Anyone who chooses to participate however, will of course receive my full support to help them prepare properly.
2007 MATOBO HILLS is born, and Chima-Lee joins us. Her sire, Multi CH. Ye Japha Gyasi, and her dam, Etosha Red Magic of Sambesi Waters.
2008 Doya joins us. Her sire, Multi CH. Shangani Pacha, and her dam, Multi CH. Shangani Amageba Quawe.
2009 Liu Pili (A-litter) stays with us. Her dam, Chima-Lee, and her sire, Sion.
2009-2012 31 German & European Champion titles + 11 more fulfilled candidacies for further Champions.
2011 Farai (C-litter) stays with us. His dam, Doya, and his sire, Multi CH. Shangani Eshe Yachter.
2012 among the top kennels "The European Ridgeback"
2015 Jurell (J-litter) stays with us. Her parents, Liu Pili and Farai, were both bred by me.
2016 KUSA registered/accepted as a breeder of CHAMPION Matobo Hills Injabulo (South Africa)
2016 Kolesha (K-litter) stays with me. Her parents, Liu Pili and Farai, were both bred by me.
2020 Mac Bess (M-litter) stays with me. Her mother is Jurell and her father is Multi CH. Shangani Dundubala Weltevreden.
2022 Glenaholm Payton Gazini ye Matobo Hills came into our lives. She will refresh our Matobo Hills bloodline a bit and make it possible to bring all of the males bred last year back into our line. ♥ If nature allows. Her mother is GLENAHOLM Tika and her father is GLENAHOM Trek.
2024 Coeur (R-litter) stays with me. Her mother is Mac Bess and her father is Multi CH. Ridgeville's Jody of Harmakhis Wisdom.
