Koruridge Rhodesian Ridgebacks & Siberian Huskies

19/08/2024

I'm still bewildered as to why this did not go through.

We at Koruridge Rhodesian Ridgebacks & Siberian Huskies voted 💯 YES to minimum health standards for our beloved breed.

If you are thinking about getting a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy, make sure that the breeder is one that is committed to the health and welfare of our beloved breed.

A recalcitrant group of Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders has blocked the introduction of minimum health tests for our breed in New Zealand.

Together with a group of like-minded breeders Sandridge Rhodesian Ridgebacks helped with a proposal to establish basic health tests for all registered RR litters in New Zealand. But not everyone who is involved with the breed is committed to protecting the health and welfare of our dogs.

This message has just been received from the Chair of the Canine Health & Welfare Committee at Dogs NZ:

Dear Rhodesian Ridgeback Breeders Group

Apologies for the oversight in not providing the outcome of your LRL proposal after the results were ratified at the July 27 Executive Council Meeting

Please find attached the outcome of the voting for the proposed Rhodesian Ridgeback LRL

Based on these results there will be no LRL for the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed at this stage.

Please note the Canine Health and Welfare Committee operates with strict “conflict of interest” protocols in place and no member who is affiliated with your breed was involved with the compilation and analysis of these results.
Several points that are worthy of note:

- At its meeting (27 July 2024) the Dogs NZ Executive Council was extremely disappointed that owners/ breeders of your breed failed to recognise the importance of health testing to provide assurance to purchasers of Dogs NZ registered pups that the parents have had a minimum level of health testing completed

With regards

Lynley Drummond
Chair - DogsNZ Canine Health & Welfare Committee

13/08/2024

A beautiful day in Taupo by the looks ☀️

Thank you Lance for sending me this lovely picture of your boy 🤩

'Leo' - Koruridge Izymybe

Sire: CH Sandridge Perfect Gentleman
Dam: NZ CH Jambo Brava Auksinis Feniksas (import Lithuania)

03/08/2024

These two 💕
BFF's forever ♾️

🐾 Kali - Koruridge The Dark Goddess from Alyeshka and Tyga - Koruridge Tiger Lotus 🐾

24/07/2024

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News in from Australia 🇦🇺🦘

'Noah' will now be known as....

💥 Neuter Champion 💥
Koruridge The Way of Water

(Multi Ch Kangelani's Perfect Choise x
RBIS BISS RBISS CH Koruridge Dziva Of The Shona's)

In just 8 shows, he finished with 1 Neuter in Show (Specialty), 1 Neuter in Show (All Breeds), 3 Runner Up Neuter in Show (All Breeds), 6 Neuter in Group and 3 Runner Up Neuter in Group awards!

Congratulations to his owners in Australia
Stephen, Shayne and Dale, super proud 🥰
Thank you so much 🙏🏻🥳

20/07/2024

Yesterday we celebrated this boys 2nd Birthday 🎂 🎉🐾❤️

🩵 Dion 🩵 - Riginal Lost in your Rocknroll
(Import Australia)

Sire: Aust GR CH Riginal Svgunavagoodtime
Dam: Aust CH Riginal Holdmeclosertinydancer

You are such a beautiful soul, always happy, a real pleasure to have around, wonderful temperament a real cool dog 🐾🤗 we love you ❤️

01/07/2024

We enjoyed some winter sunshine on the weekend whilst we could!
I snapped a couple of photos of the gorgeous boy......

💙 Dion 💙 Riginal Lost in your Rocknroll
(Import Australia)

Almost 2 years old 🥰

26/05/2024

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HAPPY 5th BIRTHDAY!

To all of the Diamond babies 💗
Such a beautiful litter. We hope you all have a fantastic family day 💓 🐾🤗
Love and kisses 😘 from all of us at Koruridge xx

24/05/2024

My beautiful girl Lola ❤️
Beauty and brains 🤗

28/04/2024

Wonderful to see the gorgeous boy 'Shiva' has settled into his new home in Blenheim with his Malamute BFF's 🐾🩵🐾🩷

Thanks Cassandra for the updates and lovely photos ☺️ warms my heart ❤️

15/04/2024

Tyga, watching the ducks 🦆 go by on our river walk today 🐾🐾

13/04/2024

Tivon and I said our goodbyes this morning to the ohh so handsome 'Shiva' & the beautiful girl 'Kira'.
They are both heading to the South Island to join their new families.

We wish you many years of joy with your new babies 🐾 🩵🐾🩷

08/04/2024

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'Tyga' - Koruridge Tiger Lotus has just moved up into puppy class and is now eligible for CC's.

I'm over the moon that yesterday he was awarded his first Dog Challenge ahead of 3 older age classes and reserve of breed, under Rhodesian Ridgeback speciality judge Rosemary Green (Chilolo RR's)

Yay we're off the starting blocks 😁🥂
Photo of Tyga below, a few weeks ago 🐾

Sire: Multi CH EL Roy Arte Cassari (Slovakia)
Dam: CH Koruridge Puttin on the Ritz from Amuri.

19/03/2024

Due to circumstances beyond our control, we have these two beautiful Siberian Huskies puppies available.

Now 5 months old.

Shiva is a stunning red and white boy 🩵
Kira, a beautiful grey and white girl with the sweetest nature 🩷

Serious enquiries welcome.

Please complete our puppy questionnaire. You will find it on our website on the Siberian Husky litters page.
Go to.....

www.koruridge.co.nz

🩷⭐ UPDATE ⭐🩷
21.03.24
Just the beautiful Kira available

Shiva has found himself a wonderful home with 2 new Alaskan Malamute friends 🐾🐾

04/03/2024

One of our beautiful breeds 🥰

Breed of the month - Rhodesian Ridgeback!

Originally bred to hunt lions on the savannah of South Africa, Ridgebacks (also known as African Lion Hounds) are amazing hunters who can track their prey and hold them at bay - they were not bred to kill lions, rather track them down then keep them in place. They also protected farms and families in a wild environment.

With those breed origins, as you’d expect Ridgebacks are powerful athletes, with great endurance and a strong prey drive. They’re seriously determined, courageous and intelligent - though their strong will and independence can mean they are sometimes stubborn and domineering (rather necessary qualities when you’re keeping lions at bay!).

Ridgebacks are very loyal and protective of their families. Their vigilance makes them excellent guard dogs, which some people love but which can become problematic if they don’t get adequate socialisation and that protective behaviour becomes uncontrolled or aggressive. Especially given their size and power can wreak serious damage!

This protective nature can mean they’re wary of strangers, but they tend to be very devoted and affectionate to those they love.

This breed needs plenty of exercise, I’d suggest a 1 to 2 hours a day for young, healthy dogs to ensure they are satisfied and more relaxed.

A Ridgeback should have a strong, confident owner who can guide them with a firm but fair hand. I don’t recommend them for novice dog owners, and generally speaking I don’t consider them to be an ideal family dog. Though they may adore their own family’s children, they may not be very tolerant of their friends (though of course, there are exceptions and this largely relies on the early training and socialisation they receive as puppies!). They need early, thorough and ongoing socialisation to be the relaxed, confident and sociable dogs they can be.

For an experienced dog handler, they can be a great companion and watch dog - loyal, affectionate, and always up for an adventure!

Do you have a ridgeback in your life? Please share a photo and tell me about them!

28/02/2024

This is the Gorgeous George 😍
Pictured here on his holidays in the Coromandel.

George is a son of Dora and Blaze 🐾🐾

❤️ Koruridge Bobby Dazzler ❤️

(Sire: Bovijo Blaze of Glory (UK) x Dam: CH Koruridge She's the One)

28/02/2024

Shared from another page...

Shared from the UK Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Council - the first statement - if no health tests then walk away - anyone now who breeds without testing does not care about the breed.

26/02/2024

On Saturday under breed specialist judge Patrice Johanson (Jomeja Kennels)
QLD Australia

Myah at her first show back since having babies last September was awarded Best of Breed then onto...
Reserve 💜 BEST OF GROUP 💜

Myah - Koruridge Puttin on the Ritz from Amuri
(Sire: Multi CH Kitoko Auksinis Feniksas Dam: CH Koruridge Be My Icon)

A lovely weekend away 💞

07/02/2024

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Look at this ohh so handsome boy from our Stars Litter!

'Kona'- Koruridge Milky Way

Kona was lucky enough to win himself a model photoshoot 📸 this was his portfolio shot 🔥

Absolutely gorgeous 🤩

Sire: 'Bobbi' - CH Sandridge Perfect Gentleman
(CH Koruridge Perfect Day of Sandridge x CH Koruridge Perfect Storm of Sandridge)

Dam: 'Rio' - NZ CH Jambo Brava Auksinis Feniksas
(Multi CH Jelany Red Ilay x Multi CH Mahalin Maktaja Auksinis Feniksas)

Thanks to his owner Tracey for sending me this beautiful shot xx

26/01/2024

Our photos from last weekend in hot Ashhurst🌞

We had a super weekend taking only the babies. Fun times running between the hound and utility ring!

'Tyga' - Koruridge Tiger Lotus
2 x Baby Puppy of Groups, leading to......
🏆BABY PUPPY IN SHOW 🏆

'Shiva' - Koruridge The Radiant Spirit from Alyeshka
Baby Puppy of Group, also leading to a.....
🏆 BABY PUPPY IN SHOW 🏆

Thank you to the Judges who loved our babies 💞
Mrs Christina Rafton (NSW)
Mr C Beattie (Ireland)
Mrs R McCarry-Beattie (Ireland)

🪷🪷🪷Tyga - Koruridge Tiger Lotus🪷🪷🪷
Sire: Multi CH EL Roy Arte Cassari (Slovakia)
Dam: Koruridge Puttin on the Ritz from Amuri

❤️‍🔥Shiva ❤️‍🔥
Koruridge The Radiant Spirit from Alyeshka
Sire: CH Alyeshka Freedom Fighter
Dam: Alyeshka Up In Lights

16/01/2024

The 3 musketeers....

🕉️ Kali
🪷 Tyga
❤️‍🔥 Shiva

10/01/2024

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03/01/2024

Meet.....

🩷 Kira 🩷

She is a beautiful soul that will bring joy to your life and is ready to find her forever home.

Kira is 13 weeks old, vaccinated, health checked and microchipped.

Sire: 'Mandela' - CH Alyeshka Freedom Fighter
Dam: 'Vega' - Alyeshka Up In Lights

www.koruridge.co.nz

02/01/2024

Wow!
What a great start to our babies show careers, we are extremely proud of them both.

Tivon & I had a lovely couple of days showing at the Cambridge Kennel Assn Open & Champ shows.
Thank you to the committee for running these great shows.

Open show group judging results.
Judge: Mary Pearce.

🪷'Tyga' - Koruridge Tiger Lotus 🪷
(Sire: Multi CH EL Roy Arte Cassari x Dam: CH Koruridge Puttin on the Ritz from Amuri)

Best Dog, Best of Breed, Reserve Best of Group, Baby Puppy of Group then under General Specials Judge Jane Burke.....

🌟🏆 BABY PUPPY IN SHOW 🏆🌟

🕉️'Kali' - Koruridge The Dark Goddess from Alyeshka 🕉️
(Sire: CH Alyeshka Freedom Fighter x Dam: Alyeshka Up In Lights)

Reserve Bitch, Reserve of Breed then onto...

🏆 BABY PUPPY OF GROUP 🏆

Champ show it was Kali's day!
Group judge: Scott Sandford

🏆 BABY PUPPY OF GROUP 🏆

It was a lot of fun for me being in the ring with our first Sibe puppy!
Kali is a wee firecracker! 💥

Thank you to everyone for all of your support and lovely comments from people who noticed this wee lady from across the rings!

The future is bright ☀️🤞🏻

Can't thank the breeders involved enough for making these beautiful babies a reality.
Sarah Halliday Tamzin Letele Miki Lukacin Zuzana Likierova 🩷

Thank you to Kirstie Bain & Shirley Rolfe for our photos 🥰

27/12/2023

Had a lovely afternoon, out with Kali & Cooper 🕉️🪷

'Cooper' - Koruridge Lotus Cooper

Fly's the nest in a couple of weeks ❤️
He is such a beautiful boy Vincent and Bob you are going to love him 🪷🥰

24/12/2023

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22/12/2023

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How beautiful is this photo of....

'Fenrir' - Koruridge Three Brothers
from our Avatar litter (Joy x Lola)

Chilling near the Christmas tree 🎄 in his wonderful home in Hong Kong 😘

Merry Christmas guys 🎁🦌⛄