Since my youth, I've been able to gain experience with a wide variety of breeds, particularly regarding the coexistence of dogs and humans.
It all began with a Yorkshire Terrier in my early years. Other breeds followed, such as Giant Schnauzers, sheepdogs, a German Shepherd/Bernese Mountain Dog mix, and a Doberman Pinscher, which accompanied me through various stages of my life.
After this eventful journey through the dog world, I finally decided on a very specific breed. I kept looking and studied books for several years, until the time finally arrived! I realized my dream and finally had my first Ridgeback, Chima-Lee, bred by Andrea Ross VICTORIA FALLS. Shortly after, my Doya followed, from Christine and Wolfgang Blumberg's SHANGANI kennel. They welcomed me with open arms even then, and I remain in close contact with them to this day.
My love for this breed is boundless, and it has completely captivated me. Ridgebacks are not "just" dogs. Rather, they are true companions and family members with certain demands. This breed is independent in its own way, yet possesses its own unique character and knows how to express it. That's exactly what I love about them. And that's clear from the very first minutes.
From 2007 to 2013, we were present at countless shows in Europe. We achieved countless successes with our dogs, which only confirmed how unique they are and have always been. This even earned Doya a resounding victory at the Shangani Grand Prix, organized by Wolfgang Blumberg.
After that, we treated ourselves to a break. The show business was increasingly changing and developing more and more into group formation. Where we once stood together, there is now a rough wind, fighting, and a lot of political posturing, sometimes at the lowest level.
This is also the reason why we will never pressure our puppy parents to attend such events, nor do we attach any importance to a certain percentage of the dogs MUST be in the ring. Anyone who decides to do so will, of course, receive my full support so that they are properly prepared for their performance.
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.
