Kaluga’s name comes from the region just south of Moscow where her father, Farey, has always lived. She is now 8 years old but looks much younger and comes (along with her sister Jana) from Matong’s third litter. Kaluga is a female whose temperament closely resembles that of her half-sister Tink: she’s always calm, somewhat reserved, quiet, and a good listener. She hunts alongside her sisters but never strays far because she likes to stay with the pack. Kaluga loves running alongside a bicycle and maintains a steady pace while doing so. She is strongly built yet very elegant in appearance. She frequently attends dog shows and is easy to travel with and sleeps well in her crate. She receives many compliments from judges regarding her appearance, behavior, and gait, which has earned her the title of International Champion and titles in several countries. Dog shows remain a hobby, and traveling with Kaluga is very enjoyable and relaxing. At home, she’s very protective—much more so than her (half) sisters and her niece Jedda. In the evening, she snuggles up close to me while we watch TV; everyone has their own spot. Kaluga had her first litter in 2022 (15 puppies!), and they’ve grown into beautiful and sweet dogs. Kaluga was a protective mother who watched over the puppies day and night. In 2025, she had her second and final litter of six truly beautiful and sweet Ridgebacks. Kaluga has since become a grandmother, and we’re looking forward to more offspring from this special Ridgeback. We’re very proud of her!
