Hooz Ridgebacks

✨ Amazing News ✨

(ARES X NELLY)

We are delighted to confirm that Nelly is expecting! 🧡🐾

Today we were thrilled to see several healthy puppies on ultrasound, and if all continues to go well, Ares and Nelly are looking forward to welcoming their puppies at the end of June 🤞🏽🙏🏽

This exciting litter combines original African heritage, famous American bloodlines, strong Finnish influence and successful European lines.

A huge thank you to everyone who has followed this journey so far. Now the countdown begins as we eagerly await the arrival of the P Litter ✨

🇵🇱✨ POLAND 2026 • SHOW 2 ✨🇵🇱

The second show of the day and what a result for Kai 🤍🐾

📍 XL Krajowa Wystawa Psów Myśliwskich
📍 11th Hunting Dogs National Show CAC
📍 Rzeszów, Poland
📅 23 May 2026

🧑‍⚖️ Breed Judge Teresa Stomał 🇵🇱
🧑‍⚖️ Group 6 Judge Wojciech Gawroński 🇵🇱
🧑‍⚖️ Best in Show Judge Katarzyna Szutkiewicz 🇵🇱

🐾 CH, AM CH, BE CH, FI CH, HR CH, Hooz Naughty But Nice, Belgium Winner, Vice Junior World Winner 25, FI JCh, BE JCh, Jun Ch, CIB J, CJW’25, CW 26*

🎟️ No 96
🥇 1st Place
🌟 Excellent
🏆 Best Adult Dog
🏆 Best of Breed BOB
🏅 CAC
🏆 [BIG 1] Best in Group 6
🥉 [BIS 3] Best in Show 3 ✨

📝 Critique translated:
“2 year old male of very good proportions. Nice head and expression. Very good neck. Very good upper and lower lines. Good forechest. Long chest. Breed typical movement.”

An incredible way to finish the day with [BIG 1] and [BIS 3] among strong competition 🤍🏆✨

(First x Zanta) ❤️





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✨ ZOLA 🌟✨
(KAI × REYNA)

Our keeper girl 🤎

Big paws, big dreams ✨

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©️ Hooz Ridgebacks

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𝓚𝓐𝓘 Our boy did it 🤍

We are beyond proud to officially confirm that
CH, AM CH, BE CH, FI CH, HR CH, Hooz Naughty But Nice, Belgium Winner, Vice Junior World Winner 25, FI JCh, BE JCh, Jun Ch, CJW 25, CW 26

is now officially an
🏆 CIB-J
Champion International de Beauté Jeune 🏆

An achievement earned across multiple countries under respected international judges, and a title we are incredibly proud to add to his name at such a young age.

Thank you to everyone who has supported, handled, loved, cheered on, and believed in Kai throughout this journey. It truly takes a village, and we are so grateful for every person who has been part of it.

The future is looking very exciting for this special boy ✨

Updated Pedigree with some 🐕 pictures Sarah ❤️

✨ Planned Litter ✨
(ARES X NELLY)

Ares was recently mated to Nelly in Finland 🇫🇮
Pregnancy confirmation expected end of May 🤞

If successful, puppies due end of June combining original African lines, famous US bloodlines, strong Finnish influence and proven European quality 🧡🐾

Both parents are health tested, successful in the show ring and have excellent temperaments.

Black and liver nose puppies possible.

Enquiries now open for provisional interest list ✨