Karoskloof Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Ten years ago today, avery special litter was botn for Karoskloof Rhodesian Ridgebacks
In 2016, I also celebrated on of my great passions - mountain climbing - when I set of for the Drakensberge with my matric class of that year. My 21st celebration as team leader or organizer!

To celebrate this occasion this litter was named after the 7 highest peaks of the world for the 7 boys and the 2 girls were names after SA mountains.

So, happy birthday Karoskloof SP Everest, SP Kilimanjaro, SP Carstentz and SP Maluti.

Heritage Day on 24 September recognises and celebrates the cultural wealth of our nation.
South Africa’s 8 national symbols, which bind us together, are:
The National Flag, National Anthem, National Coat of Arms, National Animal (Springbok), National Bird (Blue Crane), National Fish (Galjoen), National Flower (King Protea), National Tree (Real Yellowwood) and …

then we have our National Dog, the Rhodesian Ridgeback!

The Rhodesian Ridgeback was originally bred by early European colonists crossing their imported hounds with the ridged hunting dogs of the indigenous Khoikoi people.

KUSA approved the breed standard in 1927.

Meet Billy, the Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy who, at just five months old, is already a legend in the Plettenberg Bay horse community.

Billy walks the course with the riders before the competition, she follows every jump with interest and she thinks every chestnut is just is bigger version of a Ridgeback🤣

Billy is by
Sire: CH Karoskloof Roady’s Emerald
Dam: Danntrig Zhara of Tausetsomi

Duan Steyn
Savannah van der Sijde
Germanpix

Congratulations to Duke snd Luna’s litter of 2025; they are one year old today!
Thank you to all the owners who shared photos

Sire: CH Karoskloof Roady’s Emerald
Dam: Livelai Luna of TUsetsomi

TauSetsomi
Duan Steyn

The absolute highlight of the PE Spring Shows, held from Friday 4 September to Sunday, 6 September, was sharing in the success of three of our young and up-and- coming RR breeders.

All four of their entries for the PE Spring Shows are based on the Karoskloof bloodline.

Tausetsomi Lindiwe of Karoskloof
Sire: CH Karoskloof Roady’s Emerald x dam: Livelai Luna of Tausetsomi
Breeder: Duan Steyn

Yakasimba SF Lily
Sire: CH Geliefderif Muhambi Samurai of Drayven
Dam: CH Karoskloof Roady’s Ruby
Breeder: Llewelyn Grobler

Crownwood Cuimhne Athar Misneach
And
Crownwood Cuimhne Athar Tikaia
Sire: Amberhall Highveld Storm by Everest (his sire is Karoskloof SP Everest)
Dam: Karoskloof Zandi’s Legacy of Crownwood.
Breeder: Terry-Lee Haywood

Congratulations on your success.
I share in the pride regarding your achievements!💪🏆👌

Grahamstown & District KC Show 2
Lindiwe: Bitch CC
BOB
Best Puppy of breed
Best Puppy in Group 2nd

Grahamstown & District KC Show 1
Lily: Bitch CC
Reserve BOB
Best Puppy of breed
Best Puppy in Group 2nd

Lindiwe: Reserve Bitch CC

Walmer & Suburban KC
Lily: Bitch CC
Reserve BOB
Best Puppy of Breed
Best Puppy in Group 1st

Tikaia: Best Baby Puppy
Best Baby Puppy in Group 1st
Reserve Best Baby Puppy in
Show!!🏆

Algoa Hound KC
Lily: Bitch CC
Reserve BOB
Best Puppy of breed
Best puppy in Show!!🏆

Tikaia: Best Baby Puppy
Best Baby Puppy in Show!🏆

Many thanks to all the committees, sponsors and judges for a fantastic weekend.

Thank you Anke van Wyk Equine & Pet Photography - Germanpix for the excellent photos

TauSetsomi
Duan Steyn
Liandre Deanna Steyn
Yakasimba Rhodesian Ridgeback
Llewelyn Grobler
Crownwood Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Amberhall Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Elisabeth Nordh Beccaro
Zandré Grobler
Janneman Viljoen
Michelle Schourie Simister
Eugene Duvenage

The moment you think the SARRC’s championship show on 15 August 2026 was just about Rhodesian Ridgebacks, you realise it was about people too - people who share the same passion and love for the breed and people who have built friendships over time or connected across continents in one way or another

It was an absolute privilege for me to meet our judge, John Sigve Berg, for the first time after the show. John was a Commander in the Royal Norwegian Navy before his retirement. He bred and owned several international and multiple national champions with “one of the best being CH Ukukhanya Scout the Red Barron.” (sire: CH & CH (USA) Karoskloof Bayezana Naka x dam: CH Nomvuyo Tikkun)

Seeing one of the true legends of the Rhodesian Ridgeback after so many years was good for the soul.
Scotty Stewart was a former chairman of the SARRC and founder of the Rhodesian Ridgeback International Foundation.
At 90 years old, you continue to inspire us, Scotty!

Thank you Helen Thrush for the use of photos

Following the SARRC’s request for entries for the annual championship show on 15 August 2026, I approached Stephen Liasides and his family to give Karoskloof Zandi’s Tex (aka Miley) a chance.

Everyone in the dog show world known that it is a huge risk. It is all well and good to show support, but the question is how one’s beloved pet will react to this new environment.

Miley didn’t disappoint us. She carried herself with the utmost ease and confidence among everyone and especially other dogs.

Her 2nd place in the Open Bitch Class was just a bonus on a very successful outing for her and her family.

Thank you Stephen and family for giving Miley a chance in the show ring.

Miley’s participation contributed to a successful show and the SARRC appreciates her entry!

Janneman Viljoen
Karin Hesse
Izak Prinsloo
Crownwood Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Gwen Oates
Emily Liasides

The friendship, camaraderie and healthy competition surrounding the SARRC’s annual championship show on 15 August 2026 made me reflect on why I started showing in the first place!

Well done and congratulation to the committee and sponsors on a super show💪

Hearty congratulations to all exhibitors plus a special word of congratulations to Best in Show/Best of Breed winner,
CH Kleinvalley Frankly my Dear for Nomvuyo🏆
Breeder: Ms AZ Zabolotnaya
Owner: Mrs J Wang

A Special word of thanks and appreciation to our world-renowned judge, Mr John Sigve Berg, from Sweden. It was an educational experience to follow your expert eye in the ring👌

Thumbs up for our ring-steward, Mr Johan Warfferfemius👍

Thank you to my sister, Elrina van der Walt, for the support and beautiful photos😍