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Welcome to the home of Azize Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Azize (pronounced ah-ZEEZ), is an Arabic name meaning "powerful": also African for "gorgeous" and from Swahili for "valuable". The two things we look for in a Rhodesian Ridgeback are - Form & Function. Form: A grace in the show ring coupled with solid lines that conform to the standards set by the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United Sates (RRCUS). Function: Agility, power and discipline displayed in the field and in performance events showcasing the God-given abilities and instincts of the Ridgeback.
Our Family
Wayne and I met in 1997. We got married and settled in Winnebago, IL in 1999. Shortly thereafter four of Wayne's five sons, from a previous marriage, came to live with us in 'Bago. In 2001 thinking (amazingly!) that our home was missing something, so our first Ridgeback, Cyrus, came to live with us.
Our start in Ridgebacks
Our Ridgeback family started in 2001 when we got Cyrus from the Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue. A year later we got Annie, also from rescue. She became an instant companion for Cyrus. Our third was Libby. We bought her from Jabulani Ridgebacks in the summer of 2005 and she became the foundation of Azize Rhodesian Ridgebacks. When we first got Cyrus we had rules about where in our home the dogs would be allowed. That has all changed! Now we share our lives (couch, bed and all the house) and hearts with these great dogs.
Our start in Ridgebacks
Our Ridgeback family started in 2001 when we got Cyrus from the Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue. A year later we got Annie, also from rescue. She became an instant companion for Cyrus. Our third was Libby. We bought her from Jabulani Ridgebacks in the summer of 2005 and she became the foundation of Azize Rhodesian Ridgebacks. When we first got Cyrus we had rules about where in our home the dogs would be allowed. That has all changed! Now we share our lives (couch, bed and all the house) and hearts with these great dogs.
We moved to Northern Wisconsin in 2010 and currently share our home with 3 of these beautiful dogs. In 2015, at the Ridgeback National in Rhode Island, Teri meet Shellie, who is from the Minneapolis area. She quickly became a great friend and integral part of the Azize family. Even though we are fairly new to the breed, we feel very strongly about breeding the correct type of Ridgeback. One that has both form and function. We are members of RRCUS and adhere to the RRCUS breeding guidelines. We are also AKC Breeders of Merit. When we have puppies, all are placed in pre-screened homes at the appropriate age.
Sadly Wayne passed away in the summer of 2023. At the 2023 Rhodesian Ridgeback National Specialty (October) he was awarded the 2023 AKC Outstanding Sportsmanship Award for RRCUS. He will be greatly missed by everyone but the legacy that he helped build will continue.
I hope that you have enjoyed looking at our website. If you have any questions about our Ridgebacks please feel free to contact me at [email protected].
Sincerely, Teri Olson