The Rhodesian Ridgeback is and very good candidate for a house dog. They are clean dogs with little odor and their hair is short so shedding is less of a problem. The more they are kept indoors, the more often they will shed. If they are kept outdoors, there will be seasonal shedding. They are not droolers unless they are anticipating something good to eat. I word of caution is to make sure you are consistent with your rules for them. They will be consistent with their desires to take over the furniture and sleep in your bed. They also have a very avid sense of smell and will take food from the counters if left alone to tempt them so put away the food.

Yes. When the breed was imported to Rhodesia, the big game hunters of the time found them to be excellent hunters and used them to hunt lions. They were found to be the only breed of dog that could, in a pack, keep a lion at bay for the hunter...and live. While they are known as the hunter of the King of Beasts, the Ridgeback in Africa was an all-purpose dog, kept by farmers to guard the home and herds and to do a bit of hunting

Yes, we encourage prospective owners to meet the mother (dam) of the litter. Depending on whether we utilized our own stud or an outside champion sire, the father may or may not be on-site, but we can happily share his health and temperament records.

Typically after they are weaned and have received their first vaccinations. This can be as early as 6 weeks but the majority of the puppies leave at 8-10 weeks.

Absolutely! When you decide to take a puppy home from one of our litters, you become part of our Ridgeback Family. From that point on, we are here to help you with any questions you may have and we expect you to send us updates periodically on how you and your new family member is doing.

The Rhodesian Ridgeback is an athletic, energetic breed that requires regular daily exercise (such as brisk walks or vigorous play) to stay healthy and mentally stimulated. A tired Ridgeback is a well-behaved Ridgeback. With that said, keeping your Ridgeback entertained is the key. Our dogs are very versatile and conform well to your lifestyle but when they are younger they have a lot of energy.

We can help you arrange shipping for your puppy. We do deliver some pups ourselves, however, the price of your puppy does not include shipping. Regardless of whether we use a service or we do it ourselves, rest assured your puppy will be in experienced hands and delivered to you safe and sound.

Our puppies are important to us and we take great care in placing them in great homes but occasionally life happens and the best interest of the pup is to rehome it. If this happens, we ask that you contact us and we will help with rehoming the pup, regardless of the age. We do not buy back dogs or provide returns.

There are no refunds provided. If you place a deposit with us for a puppy, you may apply the deposit to another available puppy in a current or future litter. If you purchase a puppy we take great care in making sure it is right for you and the puppy. The purchase price less any deposits are made upon pick up or prior to shipping. We also make sure your puppy is healthy when we deliver to you or you pick up so there should be no need for refund.

Rhodesian Ridgebacks are generally a hardy and athletic breed, but like all purebred dogs, they have genetic predispositions to specific health conditions. Breed-Specific & Congenital Conditions Dermoid Sinus: This is a congenital, tube-like skin defect unique to ridged breeds, occurring in an estimated 3% to 4% of puppies. It forms a narrow tunnel from the skin surface down toward the spine. If left untreated, it causes painful abscesses, infections, or life-threatening meningitis. Reputable breeders physically screen (palpate) puppies at birth to check for this defect. Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME): A breed-specific, inherited form of epilepsy that causes sudden muscle jerks and seizures in young dogs. It can be fully screened out using standard parental DNA panels. Hip and Elbow Dysplasia: Common in many large, fast-growing breeds. The joints fail to develop perfectly, causing friction, inflammation, severe pain, and early-onset arthritis Hypothyroidism: This is one of the most common endocrine disorders in the breed. It occurs when the thyroid gland fails to produce enough metabolic hormones, leading to unexplained weight gain, lethargy, hair loss, and skin issues Allergies and Atopy: Ridgebacks frequently experience environmental or food allergies that manifest as chronic skin itching and ear infections Degenerative Myelopathy (DM): A progressive, incurable disease of the spinal cord that mimics ALS. It typically strikes older Ridgebacks, leading to hind-limb weakness, a wobbly gait, and eventual paralysis Early Onset/Progressive Deafness: This is an inherited autosomal recessive trait in certain lines. Affected puppies possess normal hearing at birth but lose it completely by around 6 to 9 months of age. Hemophilia / von Willebrand’s Disease: Inherited blood-clotting disorders that put dogs at severe risk for prolonged or fatal bleeding during routine surgeries or minor injuries

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Yes. Our Guarantee All puppies come with a health guarantee, vaccinations, deworming, microchip, AKC registration, and information packet including parents information along with helpful training and puppy care information. ​ Your puppy will be in good health at the time you take ownership.  The puppy should be vet-checked within 3 days after taking them home. ​ Seller warrants that the above described puppy is in good health at the time buyer assumes ownership. Buyer agrees to have the puppy examined by a licensed veterinarian within 72 hours (not including weekends or holidays)of receipt of puppy. If as a result of the examination the veterinarian determines that the puppy is not in good health, then they buyer shall elect to keep the puppy or return the puppy at the Buyers expense. The Buyer shall within three (3) days after the date of the examination send to the Seller, buy certified mail, a written veterinarian's certificate stating that the puppy was in ill health when examined. If the buyer chooses to return the puppy, The seller will replace the puppy with a puppy of equal value in the next available litter. NO MONEY WILL BE REFUNDED Seller will not be responsible for any vet bills the buyer may incur. All action taken to return the puppy shall be in the best interest of the puppy in mind. The seller offers a (1)year guarantee against life threatening hereditary or congenital diseases. Parasites, internal or external (worms, fleas, ticks, mites, coccidia, girardia) are not covered by this guarantee. Common infectious disease such as Kennel cough are not covered by this agreement. The Buyer will provide the Seller a written statement from a licensed veterinarian that the puppy has a life threatening disease by certified mail. The Seller will replace the puppy with a puppy of qual value from the next available litter. NO EXCEPTIONS.