Nuthouse Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Breeder of:

Rhodesian Ridgeback

We are a small hobby kennel who have been owned by Rhodesian Ridgebacks since 1986. We show our dogs all over the UK & have the occasional litter, Sally also judges the breed.

Our foundation bitch was our 3rd RR; Champion Sansilver Pumalanga (Pet name Abby).

We are PROUD to be able to say we have NEVER culled a healthy puppy because of its ridge (or lack of) even when it was recommended to in the breed. Our first litter contained a ridgeless boy who lived until he was 14.

Four generations of our dogs lived happily together in the home. We breed for type and temperament from health tested dogs with great results- you will see from pictures and critiques that our dogs have bone and substance but not so much that they could not do the job that they were originally bred for. Health & temperament are very important to us as is balance and movement. We are fully aware that a perfect ridge does not alone make a show quality ridgeback & often the best dog has a cosmetic fault with their ridge making this a frustrating breed for a show kennel sometimes.

We like to show our dogs to confirm they are good representatives of the breed & to ensure we can find the best possible stud dogs to use in our breeding plan - we are not commercial breeders having bred 19 quality litters in 38 years at the time of updating this. Although our dogs are shown, when retired we do not move them to new homes & they live as pets with us in the home, neither do we move on our dogs once they are no longer any use to us for breeding purposes.

The Nuthouse pack

photo by: Sally Hicks

Sadly none of these dogs are still with us but we cannot bear to remove the picture.

The pack resting - clockwise from top left Champion Nuthouse Manhatton (Dave),his granny Nuthouse Dreams (Fanny), Dave's sister & Fanny's granddaughter Nuthouse Martini (Dolly), Wilma (Hungarian Vizsla) & Kiromol Kiwambo at Nuthouse (Nobby) Fanny's dad & great grandfather to Dolly & Dave.
They are coiled springs ready for action!
They love nothing more than to sunbathe or hog the radiator after charging around together on their two walks each day.

Nuthouse Roger The Dodger at Crufts

photo by: Robin Humphrey

Nuthouse Roger The Dodger (Bruno)

Lightly shown Bruno from our Beano-themed litter has been placed at every show & qualified for Crufts 2024 at every qualifying show bar one. He was 2nd in his large Mid-Limit Class at Crufts.

He was awarded Best Puppy in Show at the MNRRC Open Show.

He is a sweet natured boy who loves everyone.

Click on the links below (his name) for more pictures and critiques.

Nuthouse Going For Gold (Prudence)

photo by: Lisa Reid (RRCS)

Nuthouse Going For Gold (Prudence)

Prudence is from our Gameshow- themed litter.

She has had a lovely start to her show career, winning Best Puppy In Show at an all-breed open show at 7 months & Best Puppy In Show at 9 months at the Rhodesian Ridgeback of Scotland open show. then Reserve Best Puppy In Show at the MNRRC Open Show.

We look forward to campaigning her further this year.

Click on the links below (her name) for more pictures and critiques.

Nuthouse Mastermind

photo by: Lisa Reid (RRCS)

Nuthouse Mastermind (Clifford)

Clifford is also from our gameshow-themed litter.

He is the first liver-nosed Ridgeback we have ever shown. He is an exceptionally happy boy who loves everyone.

He has had a great start to his show career too including winning Best Puppy in Breed at Hound Association Championship Show at 9 months & making the cut for Best Puppy in Show & winning Reserve Best Puppy in Show (to his sister) as RRCS

Click on the link below (his name) to see more pictures and critiques.