| About Us |
| My name is Alyson Damery-Ouellette . I now live here in SW Florida with my husband Paul and our ridgebackz. Until 2002, we lived in British Columbia, Canada with my 3 grown children. I have completed my Veterinary Assistant and Veterinary Technician certifications. And have a few years of schooling/studying towards my DVM. In Canada I started showing dogs at a very early age as a junior handler. Took a small break to attend schooling at St. Mary’s University . Then to get married and start a family. But in the early 80’s started up again as an all breed handler in the in both western Canada and the western United States. I still enjoy my wonderful hobby of showing/handling, training all breeds & my ridgebackz I have owned, bred and handled our ridgebackz since 1983 with wonderful success. Producing beautiful healthy pups for show/breeding & pets. XXX 2006 I was the 1st founder and elected President of the Sunshine State Rhodesian Ridgeback Club here in Florida (SSRRC) 2007 Board of Directors and Ethics Committee. 2008 SSRRC Webmaster and continued on the Ethics Committee. 2009 SSRRC webmaster and on the Education Committee. XXX My goals with my breedings are to meet and/or exceed the AKC Ridgeback Standard for looks, temperament, performance and character My Mandela’s Amandla gang are a beautiful deep red wheaten. Within the AKC stated Ridgeback standard size. Lovely flowing movement. Solid bone with the wider head shape, strong in structure with a very Regal appearance and expressions. Excellent temperaments & personalities They have or do participate in Confirmation, Luring, and Hunting Instinct Testing. Some in Agility & Obedience. Have passed their CGC’s (Canine Good Citizen) and Therapy dog certifications. In luring have received the Junior Courser. Some may have more then one Championship title threw other organized Kennel Clubs. I prefer to show all my ridgebackz in AKC Bred By Exhibitor classes & Breeders Sweeps. I am honored to be eligible in 2008/2009 to participate in the AKC Eukanuba Dog Shows held in California, US. All parents are health tested & certified All puppies are placed with either a “Pet” or “Show” contracts. All are placed with a “Return Clause” All are State & veterinary health certified with a health guarantee. Home raised and well socialized |
| Since 1984 my goal has been to encourage and promote quality in the breeding of purebred Rhodesian Ridgebackz. To do all possible to bring their natural qualities to perfection through many activities. To share and encourage breed educational information |
| Mandela's Amandla Ridgebackz was established in 1989, the year prior to Nelson Mandela's release from prison. The kennel's name meaning: Mandela's Freedom "Mandela": Refers so Nelson Mandela who was falsely imprisoned for 27 years. Released & Returned to freedom February 1990 "Amandla" which is the Khosi & Zulu word meaning Freedom/Power. With the raising of the right fist to the sky, the crowds would roar Amandla |
