The English Mastiff is the kind of dog that does not take pleasantries from strangers. It is rough, territorial and mean, not to mention its size; almost as huge as a calf.
This is one of the dogs I get to cross paths with in the maternity section of the Savannah dog kennel in Kyaliwajala, Namugongo. It is an expectant mother, moody and evidently in no mood of receiving any visitor.
As I get closer, it charges out and only stops when it hits the fence. It stands closer to the fence, restlessly barking and daring.
This dog is part of Alex Nkwanga’s Savannah Giant Dog Breeders company, which offers a wide range of services including dog breeding, training, boarding and dog grooming.
Tracing the start
After completing his Bachelor of Commerce degree from Makerere University, Nkwanga moved to UK to study Marketing but also studied dog breeding and training in Israel and South Africa.
From there Nkwanga established Savannah Giant Dog Breeders, which presently he has more than 44 dogs with breeding kennels in Kyaliwaja, Namugongo and another in Seeta, Mukono. The kennels have 13 different dog breeds, all of which are trained in the various roles.
