Visit to Hans and Šárka de Groot

Hans and his wife Šárka are Ridgeback breeders and had their 3rd litter of puppies a few months ago.  They had 4 Ridgebacks and added a 5th from the latest litter – this is a picture of their family from their website (Chiwitse Ingwe):

The welcome at the front door was rather overwhelming, but the girls very quickly became accustomed to the licking and nosing and made friends with all of them.

They also have an indoor swimming pool, decorated Nemo style, and so the girls swam up a storm before supper.

Hans and Šárka brought everything from their SA home, including the weaver nests; tumble weeds; and elephant hair, so it was very nostalgic walking into Africa once again.The dogs are more human than canine and as such have equal status in the family – taking over one’s lap if the couch is already full:

In case you didn’t believe me – they even have their own blanket…

Thanks Hans & Šárka for a great evening!!