Aenzi (pronounced en-zee)
is Swahili for strength, power and to reign. Aenzi describes our dogs
and our kennel's mission.
The mission of Aenzi is betterment of Rhodesian Ridgebacks and maintenance
of their power and beauty by:
- Breeding for temperament,
structural and genetic soundness, and conformance to the breed standard
- Establishing and upholding
the highest ethics and standards
- Promoting the sport of
dogs and responsible dog ownership
- Being a resource for
our puppy owners
Aenzi is recognized for
developing show and performance champions with wonderful temperaments.
Our dogs and puppies are family raised and socialized receiving the
utmost care and love. Whether you are seeking breed knowledge, interested
in a pet, show or performance dog, we are here to pass on to you our
appreciation for dogs and Ridgebacks. We would enjoy talking to you
about our dogs and having you meet our promising youngsters, current
winners, and performance dogs.
We owe our success from
the well rounded experienced input from our mentors, friends from the
dog community and veterinary experts such as: Ridgeback Breeders (Rare
Earth Ridgebacks), Dog Training Experts (Animal
Inn Training Center), Coursing Colleagues (Northwind
Whippets), those involved in other breeds (Wyoming
Golden Retrievers) and veterinarians (Stillwater
Veterinary Clinic).
Carolyn and Steve Husten