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WHISKY was born in 1991, a red wheaten dog who was
an instinctive hunter from an early age, he also had an
affinity to water. He was my African gentleman.

Before he was released from quarantine, I made some
enquiries about a companion for him. I never imagined
that this would take me to the Websters (Janak), where
I was offered a bitch perfectly suited to him. RYE
produced her first litter by Whisky in 1994 and I kept
BEAUJOLAIS. He has done me proud in the ring, with

4 Reserve CC's in total, also siring beautiful puppies.

He is my soulmate. My second litter with Whisky & Rye
produced MERLOT, the 2nd dog of my breeding to gain
his KC Stud Book no.

Their last litter was in 1996, from which I kept
CHIANTI. I also remarried in June'96, giving birth
toThomas in March 1997. All 4 of my Ridgebacks were
brilliant with the new born baby and having them all
around me, even while breast feeding, was a deterrent
when the midwife came to visit! However, I had PND

and during those long months, Chianti became very
protective of us, to such a degree that she would
attack any percieved dangers. But caging her meant she
pined away & I decided, in my ignorance, to put her down
- she was only 4. Since then, I have become an effective
leader of my pack.

In May 2000, I bought AMARULA, a bitch sired by

Ch Vizara Shemesh of Shabani x Flametrees Carnil. She
is as sweet as the African liqueur & has a taste for it
too! Before she was 2 years old, Amarula proved herself
as a fire alarm. She has won many Best of Breed awards
at Open shows and won Best in Match at an interclub
Christmas match in 2002. She gained her KC stud book
no. in May 2004. In Jan'04, Amarula had a single pup by
caesarian. A scan showed only one, so I prayed for a
special pup & safe delivery for mum. GOD IS GOOD!
ZINFANDEL became my first Champion in 2006.

CHABLIS was whelped in 2002. It was such a delight
rearing BEAUJOLAIS' puppies at home, after seeing
those he had sired. Chablis did extremely well as a pup,
with many Best Puppy in Breed & BOB's at open shows.

She gained her JUnior Warrant with points to spare.
From her first Limit class at a CH show, she won the
Bitch Challenge Certificate: It was my first "ticket"

too & I cried tears of joy! Chablis reminds me so much
of her grandma RYE: calm, quiet, very affectionate &

a joy to live with.