Makimba Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Mzuri, the ancient matriarch.

Makimba Tess Mteremo CD
"Mzuri"

I am honoured, delighted, grateful and very surprised to announce that Mzuri is still going strong at the venerable age ( for a Ridgeback ) of 15.
You can see recent photos of her by clicking here.

Her pedigree name ( Mteremo ) means comfort and cheerfulness, and she has certainly given me more than my fair share of both.

Here she is in April and May 2004, proving that the Ridgeback passions for food and sleep never fade. ( Click to enlarge )

There is no doubt, however, that Zu's greatest passion has always been for her son Harry.
Awake or asleep, she obviously considers it her life's work to look after him. ( Click to enlarge these photos from 2003/2004 )

More 2004 photos of Zu can be seen here.

These photos were taken on her 14th birthday ( 27 Nov 2003 ), showing that she still enjoys...

Sitting in the sun

Dish-washing

Climbing on the bed for a snooze

Shouting squeakily but enthusiastically at tradesmen

Although this dear girl sometimes acts like an old lady,
she can still mix it with the youngsters, and is comfortably in charge of all of us !

( Click on a thumbnail to enlarge )

Mzuri in 2003, aged 13 :
With her great-great-grand-daughter & namesake "Mzuri 2" :

and with my other dogs :

You can also see recent photos of Zu with my other dogs by clicking here

Mzuri in 2002, aged 12 :

For photos of Mzuri in her younger days, click here.

I am honoured, delighted, grateful and very surprised to announce that Mzuri is still going strong at the venerable age ( for a Ridgeback ) of 15. You can see recent photos of her by clicking here.

I am honoured, delighted, grateful and very surprised to announce that Mzuri is still going strong at the venerable age ( for a Ridgeback ) of 15.
You can see recent photos of her by clicking here.