The Algarve Lion Hunters Kennel

04/06/2026

Here is a really sweet male puppy who's reservation was cancelled earlier this week due a change in personal circumstances! So As I gently tiptoe thru the FB garden of restrictions.......here is the photo of ' Blue boy' .....hmmmmm, all the puppies go to their Forever Families on 13-14 June 2026...... my whatsapp: 910-041-490 He is a real beauty, and looking for his Forever Family as all of his brothers and sisters go to their new homes this 13 & 14 June

16/04/2026

UPDATE: 15 April 2026
After a 3-hour stall finally at 22h00, I gave Brunhilde 2x injections. of Oxytocin to stimulate contractions. Within 15 minutes two puppies were born, then another 5hr stall and the final puppy was born at 03h50.

25 hours labour and another 12 hours birthing, a wee bit long

All the pups over 500grams! TEN puppies, 8-boys & 2-girls. Hildie gobbled up lots of food and is bright-eyed but tired. 'Tante Helena', my Croatian helper, is young (40's) kind, smart and loves dogs.

04h30 I’m going to bed as I have the first 12-hour ‘day’ shift today.

And so, it goes at the Algarve Lion Hunters Kennel, “Where the women are strong, the men goodlooking and the Ridgebacks are all above average.” (with a nod to Garrison Keiller)

09/04/2026

The due date for this litter of puppies is 15th April. This is the only litter of puppies I will have in 2026.

This is a stunning match between two beautiful Rhodesian Ridgebacks. '
BRUNHILDE' (the dam) is the daughter of 'Bob' & 'Hoover' and the last breeding female from this historically wonderful match that over the last seven years produced many beautiful puppies. I've been a registered, licensed breeder of exceptional Portuguese ridgebacks for eleven years and I must say, this is one of the best matings I've ever put together.

BUSTER (the stud) is a perfect ridgeback male, he has a, straight back, full chest, well-formed head, calm temperament and a deep mahogany colour.

BRUNHILDE' (the dam dog) is known as the ‘laughing girl’ she’s intelligent and curious. She has a classic form and a fawn coloured coat.

Craig Rodgers Photography: known for his amazing award-winning wildlife photography has been photographing my dogs for many years. Have a look at his website, his photos are fantastic!

I still have two positions available on the reservation list.

If you are interested in being considered for a puppy from this 2026 litter. Please contact me before 15 April and fill out this QUESTIONNAIRE: https://www.algarvelionhunters.com/puppy-questionnaire/ and read the PUPPY OWNERSHIP PROCESS on the kennel website under the 'Puppies & Litters' TAB.

19/02/2026

After nearly eleven years of Facebook burying my dog stories, or pushing absolutely unwanted, irrelevant advertising at me. I'm doing what I should’ve done a long time ago, moving to Substack. Facebook makes everything look like a brand.

Weekly stories about what actually happens at The Algarve Lion Hunters Kennel. Not cute ‘fur-baby’ tales, the real stuff, breeding dramas, recall standoffs, theatrical training sessions, the dramatic ‘sigh’ when you’ve disappointed them, ……again.

I'd love to have you there enjoying a bit of a chuckle over your morning cuppa; why not? It’s a great way to start the day.

First story dropped: How I Lost My Side of the Bed: A Timeline

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16/01/2026

This is a stunning match between two beautiful Rhodesian Ridgebacks. 'Bruhilde' is the daughter of 'Bob' & 'Hoover' and the last breeding female from this historically wonderful match that over the last seven years produced many beautiful puppies. Buster is almost a perfect ridgeback male, he has a, straight back, full chest, well formed head, calm temperment and a deep mahogany colour.
I've been a registered, licensed breeder of exceptional Portuguese ridgebacks for over ten years , and I have to say this is one of the finested matings I've put together... yes.

Craig Rodgers Phoography: known for his amazing wildlife photography has been photgraphing my dogs for many years. Have a look; his photos are fanstatic!

I still have four positions available on the reservation list. The reservation list will close by the end on this month.

If you are interested in being considered for a puppy from this 2026 litter. Please fill out this Questionnaire: https://www.algarvelionhunters.com/puppy-questionnaire/ and read the Puppy Ownership Process on the kennel website under the 'Puppies & Litters' TAB.

17/12/2025

Puppies are coming! They are due around the end of March 2026. This is a stunning match of really beautiful parents. 'Buster' is a perfect specimen of the modern ridgeback dog. He has a dark copper red-wheaten coat, (so popular these days). His form includes a broad head with well placed eyes and large deep chest, critical for lung expansion in this African hunting dog. His classic masculinity belies his calm temperment. He is one of the most beautiful ridgebacks I've ever seen! AND he's the new boyfriend of 'Brunhilde' daughter of Bob & Hoover (retired). 'Hildie' is a classic ridgeback with a 'fawn' coloured pelt, straight back, deep chest and an excellent head-to-body ratio. She's highly intelligent, curious and confident. I call her my 'laughing' girl as she's always smiling, and always wanting to play or cuddle. She is the ONLY ridgeback who ever owned me, that actually plays catch ball with me.... 'wonders never cease'! IMPORTANT: The reservations for this litter of puppies will close on 24th December. If you are interested being considered for a puppy from this litter. Please read the 'Puppy Ownership Process' https://www.algarvelionhunters.com/puppy-ownership-process/ and fill out this Questionnaire: https://www.algarvelionhunters.com/puppy-questionnaire/

17/12/2025

https://www.algarvelionhunters.com/puppy-culture/

Algarve Lion Hunter puppies are raised with ‘Puppy Culture’, which is a program based on the latest science and studies on puppy and animal rearing. On the top level, Puppy Culture is a socialization…

24/10/2025

Funny

27/08/2025

One of these sleeping beauties can own you at a wee discount if commit to her by the 30th August. This IS the LAST litter of puppies for 2025!