Rhodesian Ridgeback Dogs - Breeders

Rhodesian Ridgeback Dogs - Choosing a Breeder

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Ethical breeders produce dogs not for profit, but for improvement of the breed. They screen all the breeding stock prior to mating to avoid hereditary defects. Only with a reputable specialist are you sure to get a high quality dog with a pedigree, health certificate and life long guarantee. Reputable specialists make a distinction between show-quality and pet-quality puppies. They will sell dogs with minor defects at a discount but these dogs cannot take part in competitions that are for purebred dogs. However, dogs with minor defects possess the same instinct and make excellent working dogs and family pets. Such animals should be spayed or neutered.

There exist so-called backyard breeders who own a couple of dogs and breed them for the sole purpose of profit. They usually don't provide a health guarantee and have little experience in breeding, so they are better not to be trusted.

Never buy puppies from pet shops and puppy mills because these organizations are profit-oriented and don't care much about the puppies' health and welfare. A Rhodesian Ridgeback from a pet shop may be purebred, but may not have been examined for genetic faults. The litters are probably not planned and the puppies are not likely to be socialized and trained. AKC registered Rhodesian Ridgebacks from pet shops only means that their parents are purebred.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Dogs - Breeders Links

Criaderosierra Leona - Breeder of several dog breeds in Argentina.

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Dayspring Ranch - Breeder of Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in California, USA. Kennel history, breed information and photos of their dogs.

Heshima-ya-kimba - Information about the Rhodesian Ridgeback Kennel with a lot of pictures. Site in German and English.

Jupi-Lis Kennel - Breeders of high quality Rhodesian Ridgebacks.

Karoskloof Kennel - Pictures and information about this Rhodesian Ridgeback kennel in South Africa.

Kuzonda's Ridgeback - Kennel presents its dogs and provides information on caring and training. In English and German.

Rex Ventors Kennel - Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder located in Sweden. Their dogs and progeny with breeding information and pedigrees. News and show results.

Riveroads Rhodesian Ridgebacks - Judith Hupperts, Woodlawn breeding top quality Ridgebacks for over 20 years.

Star dust kennel - Breeder of Akitas and Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in Texas

Sulawesirr Kennel - Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder in Lawrenceville, GA. Kennel history, accomplishments, litter announcements and photos.

The Long Grey Line Farm - Breeds and sells American Saddlebred and American Warmblood Registry horses, Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs and Sebastopol Geese. Individual riding lessons, office and birthday parties.

The Ridget Viking - List for all Norwegian Rhodesian Ridgebacks, list of Norwegian breeders. Some about our own three RR and one Japanese Spetz

Werwa Kennel - Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder in Poland. Kennel history, show accomplishments, litter announcements and photos. Site is in Polish and English.

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Rhodesian Ridgeback Dogs - Rescue Links

Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue - Volunteer organization providing for the rescue, care and adoption of these dogs in the United States and Canada. Adoption application, contact information for rescue volunteers, photographs of available dogs listed by area, and volunteer opportunities.

Ridgebacks - Rescue contacts and information on dogs available for adoption. Also, training and care advice.

RRCUS - Breed information, sports, rescue and more from RRCUS

Texas Independent Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue - A foster organization located in Boyd. Includes adoption policy, list of available dogs, and contact information.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Dogs - Related Links

American Sighthound Field Association - Organization promotes and regulates lure coursing trials. Learn the rules and about events, find official registration forms and read a FAQ.

Club E.L.S.A. - One more site in German about these dogs.

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Little Fire - Chesapeake Bay Area Rhodesian Ridgeback Club presents information on events and membership.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Enthusiasts of Dallas - Texas club offers a club introduction, activities overview, upcoming events, and links. Use Acrobat Reader to download newsletters.

Runamock Rhodesian Ridgebacks - Meet Biko, a ridgeback who was named after the South African activist, Stephen Biko. Includes pedigree information and photos of his parents.

Southern Ridgebacks - The organization encourages responsible and enjoyable ownership, formulates an educated specialist judging list and encourages and educates interested all-rounders.

The Association of Rhodesian Ridgeback Fanciers - Although small in numbers, this is an active club, that has many members all across Canada, dedicated to all aspects of owning Rhodesian Ridgeback, be it showing, obedience, straight racing, and simple pet ownership.