Alicia and Ch. Kimani's The Gold Standard (left) and the original Kimani, BISS Ch. Weecha's Kimani of Mohrridge (center). World class show dogs with sterling temperaments (right).

I acquired my first Rhodesian Ridgeback in 1963, establishing Kimani Kennels Reg., in that same year. Striving for excellence, I have uncompromisingly bred for the betterment of the Rhodesian Ridgeback. My emphasis has been on the soundest of character combined in a healthy, beautiful and functional form ... true to type. Some of my accomplishments over the past 45 years as a breeder, owner, handler have included:

• 2005, 2007 - Westminster Best of Breed Winner
• 1998, 1997, 1996, 1995, 1993, 1988 - R.R.C.U.S* Inc. Breeder of the Year
• 12 National Specialty Bests in Show Wins
• 11 National Specialty Bests in Sweepstakes Wins
• 4 National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex Wins
• 3 National Specialty Best of Opposite Sex Sweepstakes Wins
• 2004 - National Specialty Winners Dog, Best of Opposite Sex in Sweeps, Third Award of Merit , Top Winning Stud Dog
• 2002 - National Specialty Winners Bitch
• 2001 - Retired the Ledgetop Winners Bitch Challenge Trophy**
• 2001 - Retired the R.R.C.U.S.* National Best of Breed Challenge Trophy**
• 2000, 1991 - National Triathlon Winner
• 2000 - Two Dogs in the Top 10 R.R.C.U.S* Winning Ridgebacks
• 1999, 1997, 1996, 1993, 1989, 1988, 1987 - Breeder/Co-Owner of the #1 Obedience Dog
• 1996 - Retired the Calico Ridge Best of Opposite Challenge Trophy**
• 1998 - Retired the Oakhurst Winners Dog Challenge Trophy**
• 1997 - Retired the Kwetu Best of Winners Challenge Trophy**
• 1995 - National Specialty: Best in Show, Best of Opposite Sex & Winner's Dog
• 1993 & 1992 - R.R.C.U.S* Top Stud Dog
• 1993 - Three Out of the Top Five R.R.C.U.S* Stud Dogs
• 1991 - Three Dogs in the Top 10 R.R.C.U.S* Winning Ridgebacks
• 1990 - Winner of the Only Hound to Have Won Three Dog World Awards for Obedience
• Owner/Breeder of the "first" Multi-International All Breed in Show
• Breeder of Over 300 Champions and 25 Register of Merit Ridgebacks

• 1997 R.R.C.U.S 66th National Specialty
• 1996 South African RRC Specialty
• 1996 Rhodesian Ridgeback Club, The Netherlands

• 1999 - Dog Show Judges Assoc in conjunction with Westminster KC Dog Show
• 2000 - World Congress in the Netherlands
• 2004 - World Congress in United States

Past President of the R.R.C.U.S. Inc. - Member of the Standard Committee Which Authored the First U.S.A. Standard Revision My love for the breed equals my love for the individual dog. This dedication has given me the required objectivity which has enabled me to achieve the accomplishments listed above ... of which I am most proud.

*The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of The United States, Inc.
**A trophy has to be won 3 times to retire it