What began with two dogs — Churchill and Clementine — brought home to Sweden in 2002 has grown into a lifelong passion spanning two continents. From that first litter of three puppies in a Swedish farmhouse to a return to South African soil in 2014, Inanda Mellberg Kennels has been shaped by a simple belief: a truly great dog starts with health and temperament, not just looks.

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Inanda is the Zulu word meaning “the beautiful place”.
Mellberg was the name of our founder’s farm in Sweden.
Together, the name honours both halves of our journey – Africa and Scandinavia, united by one shared love: The Rhodesian Ridgeback.

• Health and temperament first. Physically and mentally sound dogs make the best companions — beauty is a welcome bonus, never the goal on its own.
• Experience across continents. Bred and raised in both Sweden and South Africa, with breeding lines going back over 20 years.
• Lifelong learning. Ongoing education through international courses, veterinary lectures, and breed specialist training keeps our approach current and responsible.
• Community involvement. Active membership and committee roles within South Africa’s Ridgeback community.

• Member of KUSA (Kennel Union of Southern Africa)
• Member of SARRC, serving on the Committee
• Completed the SKK Dog Breeders Course, plus multiple international breeder courses
• Attended veterinary and canine behaviour lectures, including “From Mating to Whelping” and “Canine Mentality in Everyday Life and in Breeding”
• Trained in obedience, ring craft, clicker training, and field tracking
• Attended the Rhodesian Ridgeback World Congress in Ireland (2008) and Sweden (2016)