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The time is nearing

As we wait for the puppies, I would like to share some stories about rhodesian ridgebacks we know and love in Latvia and abroad...

The journey of a dog to human's life and heart cannot be precisely retold, but it is thought that all of the dogs came from the same ancestors, and later each breed attained its own qualities, personality and temperament. Character of a dog is not only defined by heredity, but also by training, life experiences and individual qualities. (Lorenco)

Every dog has a very special and unique personality.

One has to treat them in a way that would be pleasant to both you and the dog. ( Ieva)

   Since the ancient times dogs have been true partners for humans. It is with their faithfulness and unconditional love that they have earned their rightful place as the full members of the family. That is exactly what we value our Rhodesian Ridgebacks for.

 

RRs are intelligent, but also can be stubborn. A ridgeback will first think and only then act on it unlike some other breeds. A ridgeback analyzes in a humanlike manner. Ridgebacks love children, and they get along well with other pets if they grew up together and are used to each other.

Ridgebacks are exceptionally smart, and they clearly distinguish between their family members and strangers. Ridgebacks are aloof around strangers, and are very careful in new environment. That should never be confused with aggressiveness as a ridgeback should never show fear or anger. Puppies should be well socialized from the early days, and they should be introduced to the widest variety of shapes, forms, noises, people, and animals possible. That kind of training will ensure that a puppy will grow up to have a wonderful temperament and will become a valuable member of the community. There is no need to train ridgebacks to guard as that skill is innate to the breed.

Regardless of the breed, it is always better to start training your pup sooner than later as the younger they are, the more open-minded they are to any type of training. Socializing puppies with other puppies and adult dogs from the young days is imperative because it ensures that puppies learn to communicate with other members of their canine family.

          Sometimes new owners delay social training and do not train a dog until he/she is one year old. By then the dog’s behavioral patterns have already formed, and it is no longer training, but a corrective-training. It is by far a much harder type of training, it demands much more time and oftentimes yields less results than training a young susceptive pup with an open mind. Puppies, just like children, are born with different temperaments and personalities. It is important to recognize it from the wee days and to train a puppy accordingly. It is an owner’s responsibility and the most important task to set boundaries for their pup from the very first day when the puppy arrives at his/her new homes. If a puppy grows up knowing that he has no boundaries and is allowed to do anything they please, training such a pup will be extremely hard. Giving a ridgeback no boundaries is telling him that he is the boss. That is a very dangerous road to an uncontrollable dog.

Ridgebacks require regular exercise and plenty of play time in order for them to feel content. A quick walk on a leash, which might be satisfactory for other breeds, is not enough for a ridgeback.  

Unfortunately, everyone has a different understanding of the conditions that they have to offer their dog. Some people buy dogs just because they are fashionable. Others buy a puppy because their children asked for one, and they do not realize how quickly that puppy will grow up into a big dog and will demand time, means, and dedication. Buying a puppy is a huge responsibility. It should never be taken lightly.  

 

A dog becomes a dog that you help him become, thinks Dace (an owner of Otello – our puppy from Moka’s first litter). Grant is one truly intelligent and a wonderful family member, who happily participates in our family conversations. However, when asked by Dace, he steps aside and waits quietly.

 

Valentina (the owner of our baby Oppilaa Moka): baby Moka is a wonderful member of our family, a great hunting companion for my husband, best buddy for my son, and a dearest friend for me. We trust Moka with everything! Moka is simply a dream come trye.

 

 

Anda considers Opal to be her trustful friend. Jasper is an active and a loving company dog. At home he has his own “lion” – Karo (a big cuddly Leonberger). Jasper and Karo share their honorary duties of guarding their house and their family.

 

 

Elina (maintenance associate of children camps): Moka is simply the sweetest girl, always friendly, happy, and active.

 

Mara (a friend of our family, who met Moka 3-4 times): Moka is gorgeous and incredibly intelligent. She loves the attention and loves the cuddles, but she understands that I have to work, so Moka makes sure not to be too annoying with her love and tenderness. She is an ideal dog for a family.

 

Moka’s brother Dorik lives with his owner Iana in Estonia. Dorik has fathered many puppies. His pretty, healthy and well loved babies can be seen in the Netherlands, Germany, Finland and Norway.  

Iana about Dortik: Our family adores him. Everyone dreams of having such an amazing dog. Intelligent, attentive, thankful, faithful and with a fantastic temperament. He loves children. We often head to Tallin’s downtown, where we meet and play with 10 friends of ours!

 

 

Natalia (who owns Moka’s sister Naomi) says about her dog: Our Naomi is intelligent, well behaved, and a social dog. She loves to take long walks on the sea coast with her already grown up kids and Zuma (Jack Russel). Naomi, just like her puppies, loves children and gets along well with other pets in our home.

(http://www.rhodesian-rdgeback.lv)

 

 

Nuo tada mano gyvenimas sukasi apie ridžbekus. NEILA jie tapo išties didele gyvenimo dalimi. (www.auksinis-feniksas.com)

Since the day I brought home Neile, my life evolves around ridgebacks. They have become the biggest part of my life.

 

 

 ISIS for me has been and will always be the most amazing dog I’ve ever owned! Our meeting was unplanned but truly meant to be! ISIS has taught me what a real ridgeback is like – faithful, intelligent, athletic, loving to her family and attentive while working. ISIS has done exceptionally well in conformation, performance and is a canine good citizen!
ISIS loves children – my hyperactive daughter was not even 6 y.o. when ISIS entered our home. It was love at first sight. Isis never ran out of tenderness and love for GABBY – together they get up and together they go to sleep. They share everything right to the very last morsel of a treat!
Isis gets along with other dogs very well, and shares her home with another ridgeback – DODO. Her motherly instinct is amazing, and she loves taking care of us all. We are very lucky to have imported this stunning girl from so far away! And it’s delightful to see how wonderful ISIS’ relatives are!

 (http://www.dykumos-deives.com)

 

 

At home we simply call her Chio. Out Chio is a calm and smart girl. She can be stubborn, but then again, what ridgeback without their own opinion? When we brought her home, she immediately immersed herself in family matters and liked to stay close to us at all times, following us everythere one step behind. To this day she enjoys keeping tab on all of us, and enjoys herding her family members in order to make sure that no one gets lost. Everywhere she goes, she makes many new canine friends. She loves horses too! (http://www.pharaoh.lv)

 

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Iveta owns two ridgebacks, which she imported from Russia – Gary (Russia&Netherlands) and Kenzo (Britain&Italy). She says: these handsome guys are wonderful, and get along with each other very well! They are the best babysitters and guards of my children – a 2 y.o.girl and a 5 y.o. son. http://www.rhodesian.lv)

 

 

Svetlana, the owner of Amarula (Russia&Netherlands) calls Ama her intelligent and sweet daughter. She is just like a human – says Svetlana – Ama accompanies me everywhere I go: shopping, car rides, or for a playdate with her best buddy – staff. Terrier Daido. )( www.ridgeback-ama.lv ),

 

My sweet red couple – this is how Natasha calls her troublemakers and sweethearts. Roger is owned by the most amazing owner! Natasha has put hours upon hours in training Roger, and to this date he is the only ridgeback in Latvia, who has achieved the most amazing results in agility and not only! Roger is one handsome and a friendly guy, who gets along with everyone. He is very lucky to live in such an active family for that sport is what he enjoys so much!

 

Natalia owns two imported ridgebacks – Zhumba (Russia&Finland) and Palik (Italy&France). Natalia says: they are the best family friends, gentle, happy, and friendly. I think they have a prolonged childhood syndrome, cause they are very playful and even child-like joyful. They love their cats and their housemate dachshund Vincent. (www.ridgeback-jumba.narod.ru)

 

 

We are thankful to Marina (breeder of Moka) and Sindy (SAR&SAR) for our beloved Moka!

 

If to look at our conformation rings of today, Rhodesian Ridgebacks are well noticed and valued by many. It is also accurate to say that most of the ridgebacks showing in our region are those bred in Russian or from Russian bloodlines.

Currently Moka is the top winning ridgeback in Latvia. In October 2009 Moka was recognized as the best and the prettiest RR in Latvia (out of 30 strong competitors) by Eva Greg (the president of KUSA, creator of the RR standard). A bitch from the second breeding of Moka’s dam Sindy – Ama Amarula – has also been recognized by Eva Greg as an excellent specimen of the breed. It is offspring of Sindy who are currently enjoying great success and are raising the bar in conformation ring in Latvia and even abroad.  

You can find more information about shows on these sites: www.dogs.lv ; www.suni.lv; www.ventspilsdog.lv

 

If you would like to learn more about Rhodesian Ridgebacks, get information about RR breeders in Latvia and beyond, or if you’d like to be considered as a future puppy owner from our Moka, please call Biruta +37122493043 or Eva +37126223290, or send us an e-mail at: keridana@yahoo.com  

 

If somebody told you that Rhodesian Ridgebacks are aggressive (i.e. the standard calls for it) think again before you believe them. Maybe it is their dogs that are aggressive, and probably the season lies somewhere else but the standard.  

Best of luck in your search of finding your future canine friend!

 

 

 

 

Our darling.....

 

 

42 day...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sweet fruit taste....waiting time.....

 

 

 

We only breed 1 litters per year, we put great research and planning into the breeding program.

All dogs used for breeding are HD-ED-DS-BLUE DILUTE negative, standard heigth and full dentition.

 

 

MOKA and CUBO have succesfully mated!

 Now we have to be patient and keep our fingers crossed for a nice and healthy litter!

If all goes well pups are expected 10th may 2010.

 

CUBO

 

CUBO

 

MOKA

 



As you know, we are planning a litter with our Moka in spring of 2010. The sire of the litter will be Cubo. The pedigree and the gene combination for this litter is extraordinary, but even more important, we believe that the sire and the dam compliment each other perfeclty with their soundness, excellent movement, typey look, superb temperament, and impeccable health.


We expect the parents to pass all their wonderful qualities to the puppies, and we hope to soon have a full home of joyful, healthy, and robust babies. Fingers crossed all goes well, and best of luck to you in a search of that perfect pup.

 

If you are interested in our pup, please fill out a puppy application form, which you can find on the forum page of our site (all about ridgebacks thread), and mail it to: keridana@yahoo.com

 

Looking forward to hearing from you!

 

 

SIRE

DAM

INT CH, MULT CH,

MYŌLLNIR KYALA

ALPE ADRIA Winner (2009)
Crufts Nomination (2009)
BIS reserve (2009)
BOB 1.Speciality Rhodesian Ridgeback show Slovenia
Croatian Champion (2009)
Slovenian Champion (2009)
EUROPE DOG SHOW BUDAPEST 2008 - 4th place [open class 16 dogs]
Slovenian Rhodesian Ridgeback Club- KRGS Champion- Males (of Slovenian Dogs) (2008)
Crufts Nomination (2008)
ALPE ADRIA Winner (2008)
TOP 5 Slovenia 2008 (Eukanuba World Challenge 2008 in Slovenia) - 5th Place (2008)
Montenegro Champion (2008)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Champion (2008)
Slovenian Junior Champion (2007)
Croatian Junior Champion (2007)
Bosnia and Herzegovina Junior Champion (2007)

Candidate: Austrian Champion

 

INT CH, MULT CH,

NAITINGEILA MOKA FARASTERO

 SINBEST

 

CACIBx 15; BIS2x 2;BIS4x1

BIS5x2; BIG 1x 10; BOBx 20; BOOx4

 

LATVIAN Winner (2009)

Crufts Nomination (2009)

BALTIC Champion

LATVIAN Champion

ESTONIAN Champion

LITHUANIN Champion

BALTIC Junior Champion

LATVIAN Junior Champion

ESTONIAN Junior Champion

LITHUANIN Junior Champion

Ventspils kluba TOP 10(2007)

BALTIC Winner (2007)

LATVIAN Winner (2007)

LITHUANIN Winner (2007)

BALTIC Winner (2006)

EUROPE DOG SHOW Winner (2006)

Crufts Nomination (2006)

 

 

Candidate: POLAND Champion

 

 

 

HD A/A, ED 0/0, OCD free

DOB: 17.06.2006.

67 cm/45 kg

Red wheaten colour,

Very nice head with lovely dark eyes,

Full dentition, nice temperament, gunshot roof obedience A exam, B-BH exam,

Privat obidience training with RR specialist,

CRO/SAF x NL/SAF line

 



HD A/A, ED 0/0,OCD free
DOB: 18.12.2004.

66 cm/39 kg

Wheaten colour , Full dentition

Nice temperament

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


                                   More info: http://www.rr-cubo.net/cubo/

 

If you are interested in a puppy from MOKA & CUBO or learning more about the breed, please contact us by phone +371 26223290 or by email at keridana@yahoo.com 
We would like to meet potential puppy-owners before the puppies are born!

PUPPIES PEDIGREE

INT CH,MULT CH,

Myōllinir Kyala

HD-A, ED-O,

Kviešu krāsa

CH Joskula Jamal Aquamanim

CRUFTS Winner-2003

WORD Winner-2003

CH Khwezi Achernar

CH Joskular Kundalina

CH Laini Kyala

CH Notho Ayaba

CH Shango Ayaba

INT CH,MULT CH, EUJW'06, LTW’07, LVW'07,09, BALTW'06'07
Naitingeila Moka Farastero Sinbest
HD-A, ED-0
kviešu krāsa

RUS&LTU&MOL CH
Pleasantview Bestik
HD-A
kviešu krāsa

Mizpah Scout of Pleasantview
HD 0/0

Anlieken Primeironobreza of Pleasantview

BALT&RUS CH, 5xCACIB,
LVW' 03' 04
Sindi
HD-A
kviešu krāsa

RUS&BLR&LV&LTU CH
Ezop

RUS CH
Izolda

 

 

                                                                         

                                               

 

 

O-LITTER

On 26th February, 2008 around 14:30 Moka gave birth to three very lively and beautiful show
quality puppies - two boys named Opāls & Otello and one girl - Oppilaa. All puppies were born healthy,
corresponding to the breed and with beautiful correct ridges. DS (dermal sinus) - negative.

DAM

SIRE

INT CH, MULT CH,

EUROPEAN WINNER -2006 (Helsinki)-qualified for CRUFTS 2007/2008
NAITINGEILA MOKA FARASTERO SINBEST
HD A/A, ED 0/0, eyes test "clear"
DOB: 18.12.2004.



INT CH, MULT CH,

EUROPEAN WINNER -2007 (Zagreb)-qualified for CRUFTS 2007/2008
KAROSKLOOF KORDAAT KAPTEIN

HD A/A, ED 0/0
DOB: 17.06.2006.

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

Evaluation of the " O" litter by the Club's breeding committee:

EXCELLENTLY RAISED.
Notes: Of great breed type, wonderfully raised puppies. Lively, well socialized, friendly, physically
properly developed for the age.

PUPPIES PEDIGREE

RUSJ&CROJ&RUS CH, EUJW'07
Karoskloof Kordaat Kaptein
HD-A
kviešu krāsas

Flame
kviešu krāsas

CH
Apalachee Umqolo of Pronkberg

Delphia Tko Ishka

CH
Karoskloof TT Thandeka
HD00, ED00
kviešu krāsas

CH
Pronkberg Timba

CH
Nomvuyo Zuru Thandi of Karoskloof

INT&LVJ&LV&EST&LT CH, EUJW'06, LVW'07, BALTW'06'07
Naitingeila Moka Farastero Sinbest
HD-A, ED-0
kviešu krāsas

RUS&LTU&MOL CH
Pleasantview Bestik
HD-A
kviešu krāsas

Mizpah Scout of Pleasantview
HD 0/0

Anlieken Primeironobreza of Pleasantview

BALT&RUS CH, 5xCACIB,
LVW' 03' 04
Sindi
HD-A
kviešu krāsas

RUS&BLR&LV&LTU CH
Ezop

RUS CH
Izolda


 

THE PUPPIES

All of these babies have now found wonderful and responsible owners who take care of their well-
being, training and show careers.

Otello GRANTS Moka

Weight at 3 days (1st inspection)

Weight at 9 days (2nd inspection)

Weight at 8 weeks (3rd inspection)

730gr

1150gr

8600gr

 

 

 

Grant lives near Ozolnieki, Jelgava district, Latvia, in a wonderful and very loving family who provide Grant with
everything that a dog could dream of. Everyday care of Grant is the responsibility of his lovely owner Dace who
Grant respects very much. Grant started attending puppy kindergarten classes from 4 months of age. He is also
given "home-schooling" for lessons in "shaking hands", lying down, bringing toys and speed racing by his little
teacher Elīza.

Grant is an intelligent, sweet, friendly and happy dog, and is especially lucky because 2-3 times a week he can
romp in the woods with his mommy Moka, enjoying 1-2 hours of play.

Grant has started a very successful show career, for which thanks are due to his owner Dace and handler Anna.

Grant's results and judge's critiques can be seen below.

 

 

BALT JCH, LV JCH, LT JCH, EST JCH.

 

 

 

 

Critiques:
* Excellent type, compact, correctly built, excellent bone, beautiful typey head, correctly placed ears, excellent length of the neck, good ridge, excellent angulations, free movement, good temperament, needs ring training. (Graded "very promising-2", 26.07.2008., Tīna Šulce, Latvia)

* Typical, good, beautiful head, but would like a bigger under-jaw, good teeth, neck, ridge, good tail, good size, strong bone, nice free movement on the move. (Graded "very promising-1", 06.09.2008., Tīna Permo (Sweden))

* Good size, typical head, good lines, very good angulations, very good placement of the ears, mentally balanced (Graded "very promising-1", 21.09.2008., Wojuitx Burski (Poland))

* Beautifully balanced, with strong and well developed muscles, well developed ribcage, beautiful, typey head with correctly positioned, medium size ears. At the trot - free movement. Excellently built angulations. (Graded "very promising-1", 19.10.2008., Renate Petkevičiene, Lithuania)

 


 

Opāls DŽESPERS Serengeti Moka

Weight at 3 days (1st inspection)

Weight at 9 days (2nd inspection)

Weight at 8 weeks (3rd inspection)

805gr

1300gr

9100gr

 

 

 

Džespers lives in Ikšķile, Latvia, with a wonderful sporty family. Džespers, as well as his little brother Grants, is very lucky with the owners that adore him, spoil him and develop his show career. The weekdays Džespers spends mostly with his beautiful, fit and loving owner Anda. Anda and Džespers have a very special bond which grows stronger every day. Together they are an amazing team. Džespers is very sweet, clever and obedient. At the age of 4 months Džespers started attending puppy kindergarten classes twice a week. One of Latvia's best known instructors, Pēteris Akimovs, noticed Džesper's docility and cooperation during the training sessions and invited the wonderful team to attend "Search And Rescue" training sessions. At approximately 7 months of age Džespers successfully passed his first test to be able to continue SAR training. Džespers is very lucky to have such an owner, and it seems that he understands it too.

Džespers started his successful show career in the Baby Class, where he won 1st place out of 3 baby puppies. Because this was an FCI Group 6 specialty show, Džespers further had to run for Best Baby In Show and after a few intense moments which seemed like eternity our baby Džespers won! The results are: PP, 1st place, very promising, BIS-2.

Džesper's results and judge's critiques can be seen below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Critiques:
* Excellent type, strong with good bone. Beautiful typey head, good length of the neck, strong topline, nice ridge, excellent angulations, free movement, good temperament. Needs ring training. (Graded "very promising-1", 26.07.2008., Tīna Šulce, Latvia)

* Compact, with well developed muscles, excellent topline, good head, free movement at a trot, excellent angulations. Correct shape and length of the ridge. (Graded "very promising-1", 18.10.2008., Tamara Sarmont, Belarus)

 


 

Oppilaa MOKA

 LT JCH

Weight at 3 days (1st inspection)

Weight at 9 days (2nd inspection)

Weight at 8 weeks (3rd inspection)

930gr

1200gr

8600gr

 

 

Oppilaa has gained the status of a Lithuanian citizen. Oppilaa lives in a very nice and cordial family, where she is spoiled just a little bit too much (which wouldn't be advisable). At home Oppilaa is called Moka. Little Moka has free reign of a beautifully maintained and spacious territory in the town of Paņevežys as well as in the country estate. Moka is friendly, careful and obedient. In the future Moka will definitely become a hunting companion to her owner. I hope that in the show ring Moka will also keep up with her brothers and mommy Moka.