Nailah: Pedigree and Certifications

 Certified Pedigree

 OFA Certification for Hip Dysplasia

 Nailah has a beautiful red wheaten color and stands 28" tall from the ground to the top of her back at the base of her neck and weighs in at 83 lbs. She is an athletic and fast Ridgeback.  She is very intelligent and gets along really well with children.  Good protective instincts as well.

 Nailah has a great ridge!

Welcome Everest!

 We welcomed Everest to our home for a brief visit during September.  He is the expected Sire to our 2013 litter!  As you can see from the photos, he is a good looking male, with a good wheaten color.  He has a good build and weighs 80 lbs.  He is a very sociable and well mannered and has been great with all of our children.  He has white on the chest and on three of his paws.  We are really looking forward to seeing his pups!

Nailah's 2 years old!

Nailah and Savannah enjoys some time outdoors in the beautiful spring weather!

Happy birthday Nailah!

Breed Information

Size: The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a shoulder height of 61-69 cm (24-28 in) and weighs 32-36 kg (70-85 lbs). It has round eyes, a flat, broad skull, highly set ears, and pronounced stop (point at which the muzzle meets the forehead). Rhodesian Ridgebacks have small feet and a strong tail which is slightly curved upwards. They should have a black nose and dark eyes or liver nose and amber eyes.   Coat: The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a short, thick, glossy coat of light or red wheaten (pale yellow-brown) with a dark mask. Some standards permit white markings. The Rhodesian Ridgeback’s distinguishing feature is the ridge running along its spine composed of hair pointing in the opposition direction of the rest of its coat.   Character: The Rhodesian Ridgeback is loyal, intelligent and straightforward. Rhodesian Ridgebacks are independent, brave, and cautious around strangers. The Rhodesian Ridgeback is highly territorial and can be aggressive if not properly trained.   Temperament: The Rhodesian Ridgeback should be socialized with cats and other dogs when young to prevent later problems. Rhodesian Ridgebacks are kind with children but will not tolerate mistreatment, so they should be supervised around young children.   Care: The Rhodesian Ridgeback should be brushed periodically to remove dead hairs, more often when shedding. The Rhodesian Ridgeback has a lifespan of 9-11 years, though some live up to 15. Like other large breeds, it is susceptible to elbow and hip dysplasia. Other potential problems for Rhodesian Ridgebacks are cataracts, cancer, and Dermoid sinus, a fatal skin condition associated with the ‘Ridge’ which should be screened for by your breeder.   Training: The Rhodesian Ridgeback is somewhat stubborn, so a consistent approach to training is required. However, Rhodesian Ridgebacks have a sensitive nature belied by their commanding appearance, so harsh training methods are not recommended and are likely to backfire.

Welcome to our blog!

Welcome to our blog! We hope you enjoy browsing the site and learning more about this fantastic breed.  Please enjoy the photos of our Ridgebacks, Duke and Nailah. Visit us again in the future to see when their puppies arrive.