Ripple's litter arrived safe and sound on 25th June 2008 - after a long labour and whelping period.  She has 9 gorgeous very BIG babies!! - 6 girls and 3 boys.  New Litters  

Only one week to go until Ripple has her first litter.  She has been mated to a stunning young Swedish bred dog who has one of the best temperaments I have come across in a male.  His name is "Maverick"  or  Rex Ventors Ridishia Maverick.  See more about the puppies, Maverick and his parents on the New Litters page.

 

Ice turned 12 today - 27th January, 2008.  He had a small party with just Kube and Ripple attending today, as I had to work.  He is hoping to have a bigger get together with his friends at a more suitable time. 

On 20th September 2007 my sweet Spin passed away, along with her 9 babies.  My house will never be the same without my baby brown wiggle to make me smile.  Way too young to die.   Sweet dreams xox

    July 2006 - Martta - Ch. Macumazahn Harjaselan NV is now a Finnish Champion - Congratulations to         Sanna & Pasi.

"Perla" - Champion Macumazahn Tusani Pearl  is now an International Champion and Grand Champion SK.. Congratulations to Monika & Perla on all their wonderful wins.

  MBISS CH. MACUMAZAHN TUSANI PEARL was awarded the title of Champion of Champions 2004  on 12th December, 2004 in Hungary by Judge Mr. Hans Muller.  A wonderful way to finish Perla's and Monika's 2004 show year.

Mocha (now known as Martta) from Spin's first litter is enjoying life with Sanna & Pasi who are "Harjaselan Rhodesian Ridgebacks"  in beautiful Finland.  Her show name is "Ch. Macumazahn Harjaselan NV"    You can keep up to date on her progress by going to her website.  


At the 7th National Rhodesian Ridgeback Show held in Melbourne, March, 2004 - Kube was awarded BEST AUSTRALIAN BRED IN SHOW by Mrs. Dorothy Grayson-Wood (UK) "Isiqa Rhodesian Ridgebacks.  

  On the weekend of 4th & 5th October, 2003 in Sydney under Breeder Judge Mrs. Ann Gates (UK) "Eagleridge" Rhodesian Ridgebacks - CH. MACUMAZAHN  KUBEOF  ICE  ET was awarded BEST IN SHOW from an entry of 174.  This brings Macumazahn Kennels Best In Specialty Show tally to 13 (10 Championship & 3 Open show).  Not bad from a limited number of dogs bred and exhibited.  At this show Ice was awarded Most Successful Sire, Biscuit awarded Most Successful Dam  &   Macumazahn Kennels was awarded Most Successful Breeder

At the young age of 16.5mths, CH. MACUMAZAHN TUSANI PEARL  was awarded BEST IN SHOW by South African Judge & Breed Specialist - Mr. Richard van Aken at the Czech Republic Specialty Show on 13th September, 2003. There was a breed entry of 140.  Congratulations to Monika Tusanova on her fantastic win with her baby girl "Perla".   Perla continues her "family tradition" by winning BEST IN SHOW at the Slovak Specialty Show on 29th August, 2004 and then again BEST IN SHOW at the Austrian Specialty Show on 4th September, 2004.  Huge congratulations to Perla and Monika for their efforts over the past 12 months.  

From the 5 championship specialties I attended in 2000 I took out Best in Show at 3 of them - 2 with Ice and 1 with Spice.  Ice has now won 3 Championship Specialties and Spice has won 2.  Even with this small number of dogs being produced and shown, Macumazahn Kennels was the first to appear on all of the South Australian Rhodesian Ridgeback available trophies totalling 8.  Macumazahn Kennels also appears on the Best In Show (Championship) trophies for Victoria, New South Wales, ACT, South Australia and Western Australia - plus on the Rhodesian Ridgeback National Honour rolls for 1992, 1994, 1998 and 2002 (Nationals are held every 2 years - with 6 shows to date). 

Ch. Macumazahn Leonardo won BEST IN SHOW at the 4th Rhodesian Ridgeback National in 1998 at the age of 7.5yrs. 

Ch. Macumazahn Kubeof Ice was awarded "RUNNER UP BEST IN SHOW"  at the 6th Rhodesian Ridgeback National in 2002 at the age of 19mths. 
Ch. Macumazahn Tragicaly Hip ET won Sire's progeny & Most Successful Sire.
Ch. Macumazahn Miss Shagwell won Most Successful Dam and Macumazahn Kennels was awarded Most Successful Breeder.

At the end of September 1999, I exported a puppy out of "Spice" to Canada.  Her name is "Scarlett".   She is Biscuit's litter sister. 

In late December 1999, I exported a puppy to Hawaii, her name is "Rosie" or Macumazahn Coconut Cream.   I think she is the luckiest puppy around, as she is now living on Maui Island in the lap of luxury.  Her new mum and dad is Jill & Ric - she lives with her new friends George (a Ridgeback) and Ghee (the cat).  It's a hard life for some, swimming the Hawaiian waves whilst playing on the white sandy beaches and hiking through the exotic rainforest, but I guess - someone has to do it !!

May 2002 I exported a gorgeous bitch "Puppet" - Champion Macumazahn Malawi Magic to Slovakia.  Feel free to visit her page for updates on her progress on the both the show scene and family life in Europe.  In 2004 she was awarded Super Best In Show by specialist judge Mr. Hans Muller.   Monika and Puppet continue to do very well in the showring.

September 2002 my sweet baby girl "Perla" - Champion Macumazahn Tusani Pearl flew to Slovakia to be with her new mum and dad - Monika & Richard Tusanova and cousin "Puppet".  You can visit her website and keep up to date with her adventures and show career around Europe.   She is going to have a wonderful life of luxury!!   Perla is the litter sister to Spin, who I have kept.  Their brother "OZ" - Macumazahn Shadyridge Oz, flew to America in October to live with his new mum, Mrs. Ulla-Britt Ekengren of "Shadyridge Kennels".  Oz has produced some lovely quality puppies for Ulla-Britt - he now has progeny in Europe.