Globalridge

Bill & Julie Dickson
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
England

Breeder of:

• Rhodesian Ridgeback

Hello we are Julie & Bill Dickson and we have shared our lives with Rhodesian Ridgebacks since 2002 when we welcomed Oka, our foundation girl into our family. We only showed her lightly due to the commitments of our young family. She had an outstanding temperament and was wonderful with our children.

In 2004 we purchased our second Ridgeback, Kojo, with a serious view to competing in the show ring, and he exceeded all our expectations. He won Best in Show at the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Great Britain Open Show from over 100 entries in June 2006. This win followed a Best in Show win at Witney & District Open Show and final split for Best in Show at the Hound Club of East Anglia. His win in Limit Dog at Blackpool Championship Show in June 2007 from 11 entries entitled him to a stud book number and lifetime qualification for Crufts. Kojo won his first Challenge Certificate with best of breed at the City of Birmingham Championship Show under judge Mrs Julie Bates. A very memorable day for the Dickson family. His second was awarded at the Rhodesian Ridgeback of Great Britain Championship Show, judge Mrs Eleanor Bothwell.

Kojo's third challenge certificate with reserve best of breed was won at Crufts 2009 and awarded by Elina Haapaniemi from Finland making him a UK champion. Kojo retired from the show ring to do what he loved best - eating, sleeping and going for walks!

In 2006 we added Globalridge Sapphire (Saffy) to our family, a bitch puppy we kept from our first litter. She was full of character, very athletic, and was a joy to be around. Her temperament was outstanding, just like her mother.

Above all, our dogs are very much part of our family enjoying limitless attention from our children, ourselves and visitors. They love country walks, and squirrel chasing. We couldn't imagine life without this unique breed of dog.

You can also find us on at Globalridge Rhodesian Ridgebacks.

We are KC assured breeders, members of the Midlands & Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club & also the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Great Britain abiding by both clubs code of ethics.