| NEWS FLASH!!! KODA RHODESIAN RIDEGEBACKS - #1 Breeder for 2009! Nika wins #1 Brood Bitch for 2009 - second year in a row! (RRCUS stats) Buzz wins #10 Stud Dog for 2009! (RRCUS stats) Devin - #9 AKC Lure Courser for 2009! (American Kennel Club stats) Lola - #13 ASFA Lure Courser for 2009! Buzz - Register of Merit Cleo - Register of Merit In the Whelping Box: We are planning a March 2010 litter - for more information see our Planned Breedings page. New CHAMPIONS: The new year starts out with a bang - Nash finishes in style on January 8, 2010 in Tallmadge, OH with a 4 pt major! Thank you Judge Elizabeth Muthard and handler extraordinaire - Courtney Norris! This is a very special win for us. Nash is Nika's 15th champion and the 6th out of our unbelievable Nika-Mafu litter! CH Koda's the MuNashee Promise, CGC TDI HIC Winning in the Show Ring: Kovu earns his last major at the last show of the year in Rosemont, IL He kept us all in suspense, but it was worth it! He is Cleo's fifth AKC champion, earning her Register of Merit status. CH Koda's Lyon Eyes, CGC Rocky finishes his championship on December 6th, showing only eight weekends! He is Nika's 14th champion and the 5th champion out of our fantastic Nika-Mafu litter! CH Koda's Rocky Mountain Relay to Zehmbabwe, JC |
Welcome to Koda Rhodesian Ridgebacks! We are proud to have produced the #1 Rhodesian Ridgeback Bitch (all systems) in 2005, #1 Brood Bitch 2008, RRCUS Top Twenty qualifiers in 2005 and 2007, multiple Eukanuba National Championship qualifiers, Best in Regional Specialty Show winner, Award of Merit winners at RRCUS National Specialty show and at the prestigious Westminster Kennel Club, two Top Twenty dogs, Top Ten Lure Coursing Ridgebacks, two Bred By Exhibitor Best in Shows, three Best in Field dogs, the top agility Ridgeback in the country, the #1 Brood Bitch, Westminster KC Best of Opposite Sex Winner, and the #1 Owner-Handler in 2005. Most of our dogs are owner-handled by Alice Caplinger - we encourage new puppy buyers to strengthen their bond with their dogs by participating in performance and conformation events. We are located at the foot of Pike's Peak in beautiful Colorado Springs, CO and we love visitors! We are members of and follow the Code of Ethics of the following organizations: Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States Colorado Springs Kennel Club Colorado Lure Coursing Association Colorado's Health Testing Breeders |
| "KODA"- an African word meaning 'mother's pet'. We think it's the perfect way to describe these beautiful dogs that are truly loved and pampered by our family. The following pages are devoted to our wonderful Ridgebacks! |
| You are visitor number: Last updated: February 8, 2010 |
| Contact Koda Rhodesian Ridgebacks: capsridgeback@elpasotel.net (719) 651-5947 |

| It's official . . . 2009 was a GREAT year for Koda! #1 Brood Bitch, for the second year in a row . . . NIKA! Alice Caplinger - 2009 Breeder of the Year! BUZZ #10 Stud Dog! DEVIN #9 AKC Lure Courser! LOLA #13 ASFA Lure Courser! |
| May 2009 Update June 2009 Update July 2009 Update August 2009 Update September 2009 Update October 2009 Update Holiday 2009 Update |







