about us
Nurturing Excellence, Honoring Heritage, and Enriching the Future of Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Why Choose Us
Honoring the Past, Crafting the Future
My name is Snežana, and together with my husband Gregor, we own KHOISAN kennel, which is located in Slovenia. We first discovered our love for Rhodesian Ridgebacks in 2000, and Cubo, a unique Ridgeback, became a part of our family in 2006, playing a crucial role in our involvement within the breed. In 2009, we welcomed Cana, a female Ridgeback, to our family, and our love for the breed continued to grow.
In 2011, I expanded my involvement in the breed by becoming a judge for Rhodesian Ridgebacks, as well as for Scent Hounds from the Save Valley, Istrian Wire-Haired Scent Hounds, and Istrian Short-Haired Scent Hounds. This new role led us away from the exhibition ring, as I embraced the opportunity to judge across Europe.

Our dedication to Rhodesian Ridgebacks goes beyond personal satisfaction. We have spent years researching and working with the breed, which has helped us update our knowledge. As a result, we created an educational magazine and became one of the founders of the Ridgeback Club in Slovenia. Moreover, we established a specialized dog school for Ridgeback training. However, due to the challenges of everyday life, we had to temporarily halt its operation.
Although we are involved in various aspects of Cynology, our passion for Rhodesian Ridgebacks remains steadfast. In 2021, we expanded our family by welcoming STARR, a new member who has the potential for both showing and future breeding. But first and foremost, she is an important member of our family. Our dream of having a promising female for our first litter has finally become a reality.
We firmly believe in practicing responsible breeding methods by conducting extensive research and health testing to ensure the well-being of our animals and contribute to the overall health of the breed. Even though health tests are not mandatory in Slovenia, we consider it crucial to do our part in developing a healthy gene pool.
Our KHOISAN kennel stands as a testament to our love for Rhodesian Ridgebacks and ongoing efforts to positively contribute to the future of this incredible breed.