Bonzimbi Rhodesian Ridgebacks

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Bonzimbi Rhodesian Ridgebacks Committed to preserving, improving and promoting this wonderful breed. Located Adelaide, South Australia

Dedicated ANKC registered, ethical breeder of show, performance and companion Rhodesian Ridgebacks. I share my home with four amazing Rhodesian Ridgebacks, and I hope to share what life with this special breed is all about. I am a registered breeder with The Australian National Kennel Council (ANKC). Bonzimbi is named after my first Rhodesian Ridgeback 'Bonnie' and the town 'Thabazimbi' in South Africa where she comes from (and where I lived and fell in love with the breed). Follow to learn more about Ridgebacks, keep up to date with my dogs lives and for future litter information. I am committed to always improving the breed with every litter i thoughtfully produce. All breeding stock has full health testing performed to ensure puppies are given the best chance at a long and healthy life. This includes hip and elbow X-rays and scoring (with PennHip if deemed necessary), breed specific DNA profiling for heritable diseases and heart screening (including auscultation, holter monitoring and ultrasound (Echo)) by a veterinary cardiologist. Temperament is my number one focus alongside good health, excellent type and beauty. I welcome all enquiries and encourage a meet and greet of my dogs before deciding if a Rhodesian Ridgeback is right for you.

Calling all generous ridgeback lovers! Please sponsor a class for the upcoming Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of SA speciality...
07/10/2026

Calling all generous ridgeback lovers! Please sponsor a class for the upcoming Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of SA speciality show. Support the club, support breed 💕🐾

‼️A N N O U N C E M E N T ‼️

2026 Championship Show Sponsorship is now OPEN !

Our small club is having a Specialty show Sunday18th October 2026 and we would be grateful for any sponsorship to help out with prizes and trophies for the show 🏆🏆🏆
If you are able to help us out, please see below the list of classes available for sponsorship 🙏
Sponsorship enquiries can be emailed to [email protected], or pm Rebecca Lamb.

Many thanks to our current sponsors... 😊

BLAKES TIVER ROAD VETERINARY CENTRE
MZILAKAZI RR'S
CAPRIVI RR'S
LYN ROBERTS
SHAKURU RR'S
MANDI OAKES (ZIMBA MEMORIUM)
KERKEMEYER FAMILY
NICK WEST
HOVE CAR SALES
KUSINI RR'S
JUZRIVAL RR'S
MARANDELA RR'S
INZARA RR'S
BONZIMBI & MIKOZI RR'S
UJAMAA RR'S
LINDA CASTLE (TILLY MEMORIUM)
EMMA LLOYD (SAFI MEMORIUM)
SHELRIDGE KENNELS
2 x VERY GENEROUS ANNONYMOUS DONATIONS

03/10/2026

Resource guarding prevention training…

Resource guarding is a result of fear that an item the dog has will be taken (by a person or other animal).

It can look like:
* running away with an object
* quickly swallowing/ eating the object before you get there to take it
* freezing/ growling/ barking when approached
* biting when approached

None of this is due to dominance. It is due to fear and insecurity.

Training your puppy that your approach means
1) the item won’t be stolen
2) they will receive something yummy
3) they can continue to also enjoy the item
Creates a positive emotional response to your presence when they have a high value item.

Training can later be implemented to introduce a ‘give’ cue or a ‘leave it’ cue.
Without force, punishment or negativity.

26/09/2026

The puppies love their afternoon licky mat snack time!

25/09/2026

Zoobie and the remaining 5 puppies went to visit Miss Purple (now called Arwen) in her new home today to see how she’s settling in.
They loved checking out all her toys, her huge garden and her comfy beds 💜
Zoobie certainly approved, and was happy to say goodbye to Arwen when it was time to go home.

20/09/2026

8 puppies to go 💕

19/09/2026

Day 55

The puppies are learning to default sit for attention.

This gives them a default behaviour to utilise when they want something. Most puppies will default to jumping up, barking or biting for attention, food or toys. It’s normal, but can be challenging for new owners to manage.
This exercise gives the puppies a socially acceptable alternative.

It’s simple to teach, the puppies have a one on one session first, where everytime they assume a sitting position and eye contact they get a tasty treat.
Then we practice in a group setting. The puppies jump and play and bite. Just ignore, avoid eye contact, stay standing upright. As soon as any puppy sits, they get a tasty reward. It doesn’t take long for them to understand the assignment.
There’s no verbal commands, no reactions to ‘unwanted’ behaviour, simply stand and wait, then reward the sit and watch.

Teaching puppies socially acceptable behaviours sets them up for success in their new homes.

The puppies turn 8 weeks tomorrow, they are spending their last days together and preparing to be collected by their fam...
19/09/2026

The puppies turn 8 weeks tomorrow, they are spending their last days together and preparing to be collected by their families to start their new lives.
It’s always a bittersweet time, each puppy has been lovingly brought into the world and nurtured as an individual to be their best self.

A few pictures of their last few days enjoyed together 💕💕

18/09/2026

The puppies enjoyed chasing some bubbles today!

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