Puppies!

All of our breedings are carefully planned well in advance.  It takes an incredible amount of time to research the lineage of potential studs, and to find that special one who not only offers the conformation qualities that we seek, but who also has the right temperament and health to offer.

We are members of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the US (RRCUS) and we strictly abide by its Code of Ethics. Health of the dogs we own and breed is of the utmost importance to us. Therefore we make sure to test our dogs for hip dysplasia (HD), elbow dysplasia (ED), degenerative joint disease (OCD), degenerative myelopathy (DM), eye (CERF), cardiac, and thyroid prior to any breeding plans.

All of our puppies are raised inside our home and we make sure they receive plenty of human interaction and socialization. Our puppies go to their new homes at the age of 8 weeks or later. Prior to leaving our home, each puppy is vet checked, microchipped (AVID), routinely wormed and receives two rounds of puppy shots. We respect Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI) regulations and therefore we do not remove front dewclaws. All of our puppies come with a health guarantee.

 

We are planning Meile’s first breeding in early 2011

If you are interested in being considered as a family for one of Meile’s puppies from this breeding,
please fill out our questionnaire.

 

To fill out our puppy questionnaire, Click here

To print and mail it, Click here

 

We are planning Isis’ second breeding in 2011

More information will be provided in due course.

 

Our Breeding Record

 

January 2010

Lennox - Isis litter. 11 puppies: 8 males and 3 females. No ridgeless, no dermoid sinus, no bad bites, all testicles descended, 10 show ridges, 1 ridge with three crowns, 1 small kink at the base of the tail. Click here for more information about this litter.

 

Are your dogs expensive? (Courtesy of  County Line Ridgebacks)

Answer: Expensive as compared to what? To buying a cheap puppy from a newspaper ad and finding out it isn't healthy or even purebred? The care and dedication that has gone into the breeding and raising of a puppy is reflected in the price. Showing a dog to its championship to prove its quality can cost thousands. Breeding to a top winning dog can cost thousands depending on whether you send the dam to be bred, do artificial insemination or an implant.  Hobby breeders like myself keep their puppies until they are at least 8 weeks old (and sometimes several months longer than that) to make sure they have a good start as well as to evaluate their potential for show. Add to that health screenings such as hips, elbows, eyes, thyroid & heart, veterinary care for the dam and her puppies, top quality food, vaccinations, wormings,  and the average hobby breeder is lucky to break even on a litter. If the cost of a good quality purebred dog is beyond your budget, then you may need to re-think your dog ownership plans. Perhaps rescuing an adult that is already spayed or neutered and is fully vaccinated is a more realistic plan for you. The price that you pay for a puppy is minimal compared to raising, owning, & veterinary care for the life of the dog.