Midlands & Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club
The First Rhodesian Ridgeback Club to Gain Championship Status in the UK
The First Rhodesian Ridgeback Club to Gain Championship Status in the UK
| Sid Thorne The committee, members and friends of the Midlands & Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club offer their heartfelt condolences to Pat Thorne, on the tragic and all too early passing of her husband Sid. After a long battle with debilitating disease he slipped away quietly on Saturday 9th January 2010.  Sid had been a club member for many years, serving as a valued
member of the committee and was instrumental in the setting up of
Midlands & Northern Rescue. He will be sorely missed by all.The funeral service will be held at 1pm on Wednesday 20th January 2010 at Southport Crematorium, Southport Road, PR8 5JQ. No flowers please, but should anyone care to make a donation it will be shared between The Parkinson Society and Midlands & Northern Ridgeback Rescue. |
| 11.03.2010 |
Unwanted Clothing Collection Alison Wigglesworth is making an "unwanted clothing collection" with proceeds to be donated to Midlands & Northern Ridgeback Rescue.  She has already started to collect in the village where she lives and asks
that anyone attending the Club Open Show on Sunday 21st March 2010,
and has unwanted clothing, shoes or handbags, lurking in their
drawers and wardrobes, put it all in a bin liner and bring it along to the
show.Please take a few moments to root out anything that you may no longer want and could aid in raising funds for rescue. Thank You |
| 13.01.2009 |
Show Diary 2010 updated Our Open Show will be held on Sunday 21st March 2010 at mypetstop, Topcliffe Close, Capitol Park, Tingley, WF3 1BU where our judge will be breed specialist Ms C A Carlton (Umhlandla) Downloadable Schedule and Entry Form are now available. (NB club members will receive their copy of schedule and entry form in the next mail shot due out early February) |
| 28.12.2009 |
Show Diary 2010 updated Show Diary 2012 added |
The committee and members of the Midlands & Northern Rhodesian Ridgeback Club welcome you to our web site. Hopefully you will find the information that you seek and at the same time enjoy the experience.
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| Best in Show Club Championship Show July 2009 CH GUNTHWAITE DIAMOND LIL JW |
At all times our main concern is for Rhodesian Ridgebacks and for those that have an interest in them. To this end the club organizes various events throughout the calendar year which hopefully prove to be both informative and entertaining.
Sadly, despite the best efforts of all Ridgeback Clubs, the number of Ridgebacks that are in need of re-homing continues to grow. Proceeds from all our club activities are utilised in aiding the rescue of these unfortunate dogs. We ask, therefore, that you particularly check out our Club Events and Merchandise Pages.
We hope you enjoy browsing our web site and that it proves useful.
It has come to the notice of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Clubs that some unscrupulous breeders are passing off Rhodesian Ridgebacks of incorrect colours, as "rare and correct"- please be careful. The correct colours allowed by the breed standard, as defined by The Kennel Club, are Light Wheaten to Red Wheaten and not colours such as black and tan (Doberman colouring) or brindle. Occasionally, due to a recessive genes, silver/grey, blue, black & tan or brindle coloured puppies are born. They should never be shown, never be used in a breeding programme and should be registered as "non standard" colour; their purchase price should reflect this. The Kennel Club recommends that these puppies should have their registration documents endorsed by the breeder accordingly.
RESCUE APPEAL UPDATE - 11 March 2010Over the last year, despite a lot of dogs needing
kennelling and medical attention, rescue funds have remained on a pretty
even keel. Once again, this has been due, in no small part, to the efforts
of our friends and supporters all of whom we thank unreservedly. Of late the
number of dogs in need of re-homing has increased dramatically, as no doubt
will the associated expenses. It would be greatly appreciated if those
friends and supporters who have helped in past years, are able to
continue in their efforts to provide funds for the unfortunate dogs that
need our help. Of course anyone else who would like to involve themselves
would be most welcome. Thank You |
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