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 • DAY 3 ✨🇵🇱

A super way to finish our Polish adventure 🤍🐾

📍 XVIII Międzynarodowa Wystawa Psów Rasowych
📍 18th International Dog Show CACIB
📍 Rzeszów, Poland
📅 24 May 2026

🧑‍⚖️ Breed Judge Jakub Rudziński 🇵🇱
🧑‍⚖️ Group 6 Judge Jari Partanen 🇳🇴

🐾 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 573
🥇 1st Place
🌟 Excellent
🏆 Best Adult Dog
🏆 Best of Breed BOB
🏅 CAC
🌍 CACIB
🥈 [BIG 2] Group 6

No written critique today, but a lovely verbal critique from our judge which is always appreciated 🤍

Three shows, three Best of Breed wins, two Group wins and a Best in Show placing made for an unforgettable Polish trip 🇵🇱🏆✨

Now comes the six month wait before we can return and, all going well, complete Kai’s Polish Champion title journey 🙏🏽🤍

(First x Zanta) ❤️





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🇵🇱✨ 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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🇵🇱✨ POLAND 2026 - SHOW 1 ✨🇵🇱

After a journey of over 2,000 km through 🇫🇷 🇧🇪 🇩🇪 and into 🇵🇱, Kai kicked off the Polish adventure in style and has now started his Polish Championship journey 🤍🐾

📍 XL Krajowa Wystawa Psów Rasowych
📍 40. National Dog Show CAC
📍 Rzeszów, Poland
📅 23 May 2026

🧑‍⚖️ Breed Judge Wojciech Gawroński 🇵🇱
🧑‍⚖️ Group 6 Judge Teresa Stomal 🇵🇱

🐾 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 305
🥇 1st Place
🌟 Excellent
🏆 Best Adult Dog
🏆 Best of Breed BOB
🏅 CAC
🏆 Best in Group 6 [BIG 1]✨

📝 Critique translated:
“2 year old, very handsome dog with excellent structure. Very good head, proportional chest, excellent movement and presented in excellent condition.”

A fantastic start to our Polish trip and a lovely critique to receive 🤍✨





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✨ ZOLA 🌟✨
(KAI × REYNA)

Our keeper girl 🤎

Big paws, big dreams ✨

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🇭🇷 Beautiful Croatian Champion certificate also received today for Kai ✨📜

I absolutely love the vintage style of this certificate and another special milestone added to this young boy’s journey ❤️

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, CIB-J

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 ✨

🏆 MULTI CH Hooz Naughty But Nice aka 𝓚𝓐𝓘 ✨

Very proud of how this young male is developing, both in the ring and at home ❤️

Kai continues to mature into a strong, balanced dog with a lovely, easy temperament. He has been a pleasure to live with and show, and we are enjoying every step of the journey with him so far.

With consistent results at home and abroad 🌍, including
🏅 Top Rhodesian Ridgeback Male in Ireland 2025 🇮🇪
🏅 Vice Junior World Winner 2025 🌎

He has proven himself as a quality young dog with a very bright future ahead.

Kai remains here with us in 🇮🇪 Ireland, continuing his owner-handled show career, and we are looking forward to what is still to come ✨

❄️ Frozen semen stored in
🇧🇪 Belgium 🇺🇸 USA 🇮🇪 Ireland

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We are ready to publish the magazine later this evening, but before that, we have another ad to publish.
Hooz Naughty But Nice
Owned by Julie Pratt
www.hoozridgebacks.com