WHO WE ARE

Ch. Imbuka Neku Makena Iman Red

We adopted our first Rhodesian, Makena, who is now 3 1/2 years old, in the spring of 2005. I had always loved the breed from afar, and when presented with the need to to get a larger dog, I jumped at the chance to get a Ridgeback. We were fortunate as circumstances would have it that there was a breeder in our town, actually a woman we knew who had just had a litter. We were fortunate that we found someone with true committement to the breed and it's standards and who believes in breeding for quality not quantity. We jumped at the chance to have one of these puppies and have never regretted it. We decided to keep the possiblities open to breed Makena and after really knowing her personality and temperment and type of dog she and Rhodesians are, we decided to venture into breeding. Makena received her Champion title for Conformation in March of 2007 with professional handler Randy Shepper.

We are a small breeder in Southern Oregon. We are not a commercial kennel, but rather lovers of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed.

About MAKENA:

Makena is an African Rhodesian, her parents are:


Ch. Ukukhanya Neema Morgan. Morgan is out of Int'l/AKC Ch. Nomvuyo Tikkun, a bitch imported from South Africa by Dr. Shura Bugreeff. Tikkun easily completed her championship and was awarded BEST OF OPPOSITE at the Orange Coast RR Specialty. Morgan is sired by South African/American Ch. Karoskloof Bayezana Naka, a dog leased from Africa, by Dr. Bugreeff. While in the US, Naka completed his AKC championship and won WINNERS DOG at the Orange Coast RR Specialty. Morgan is a sizeable male, large boned, black nose-black mask, with sound structure, excellent feet and wonderful temperament. His coloring is Dk. Red Wheaten with no visible white markings.


Kulima Madison, JC, is a South African Import. Madison is a South African Import out of Kulima Kennels and Nomvuyo Kennels (owner, Janet Wang, breeder and International Judge). Madison is grad-sired by AM/ZIM CH Globe's Roving Red Regent (liver) and SA/AM/ZIM CH Nomvuyo Nozuko. Madison is a moderate size female, red wheaten with a liver nose and no white. She has a nice top-line, front and rear with nice clean movement. http://www.imbuka.com/


The Ridgeback


The Ridgeback is a wonderful breed for families, and active individuals who love dogs with great dispositions, loyalty, and an abundance of endurance energy. Ridgebacks make perfect running and hiking companions and are capable of running for miles. They are truly a loyal breed, very observant and a bit reserved, giving off a little bit of an intimidating attitude. I believe they are truly watching and taking everything in, nothing gets past their observation. This isn't always a bad thing! Ridgebacks make great agility and lure coursing dogs as well, really, apart from frisbee catching, the Ridgeback is a perfect dog.


To Sum it Up

Even though, we are just beginning our breeding program, we want to maintain breed qualities and the overall improvement of the ridgeback breed. We are honored by the love and devotion given us by our dogs and would like to share that same love and devotion with other families.