Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies available now - Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies

Each puppy is a purebred Rhodesian Ridgeback, registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC), and is a perfect representation of the breed, being structurally and temperamentally suited as a wonderful pet companion as well as a loyal obedience dog. They are all eligible to be entered in AKC licensed or member show events that include: Obedience, Tracking, Field Trials, Hunting Tests, Herding, Lure Coursing, Agility, Earthdog, Oval Racing, and can also qualify for Canine Good Citizen (CGC), Search and Rescue (SAR), PTSD Dogs, Certified Therapy Dog, and Community Canine (CGCA)... And of course they make exceptional family pets, regal lifetime friends, as well as a gorgeous dog walking, hiking, and running next to you.

Every puppy comes with a contract as a way to successfully establish expectations and responsibilities concerning the safety of your new ridgeback dog, requiring that you establish a booster vaccination program with your veterinarian and neuter/spay your companion puppy at the appropriate age. (We neuter/spay between 22 and 26 months old) We require a vet appointment for the second & third series shots that will be needed. Our vet gives: 3 shots of (Distemper-Hepatitis / Parainfluenza / Parvo) combination about 3-4 weeks apart, then a yearly booster. Also all dogs receive a rabies shot between 4 - 12 months old (first one good for 1 year then every 3 years in Washington State) Each state and county has it's own laws and ordinances regarding the time of canine rabies shots and licensing. Your vet will tell you if you are living in an area with heartworms and if you need monthly heartworm medication, leptospirosis, corona, lyme's shots, or rattlesnake vaccine. All puppies are up to date on all vaccine booster shots. For safety, they are microchipped and registered with the National Pet Recovery Database.

One of our missions at ApacheRidge Ranch is to provide for the rescue, care and rehoming of abandoned or unwanted Rhodesian Ridgeback dogs occasionally, as well as to love, protect and preserve the integrity and welfare of the Rhodesian Ridgeback breed. A home where everyone gives the dog an opportunity to live up to his or her potential as a great friend and canine companion. Some of these Rescued Ridgebacks come from wonderful, loving homes that had to give them up due to major, life-changing events like divorce, separation, moving into a nursing home, going overseas, death, major illnesses, etc. Some, however, have lived difficult lives where their owners were unprepared for the lifestyle requirements of the breed or they did not spend the necessary time to properly train their dogs or they may have lost someone they loved very much. In any case, they often go through an adjustment period when they join their new family, which can be sometimes difficult. Sometimes we are able to acquire a complete background of their health and temperament, sometimes that is not available.

Our goals are to nurture them, make sure they are taken to a veterinarian for a health check-up, complete immunizations, help them adjust psychologically, become well exercised, be physically fit, sterilize them when they are of age, and find these sweet animals responsible owners who are committed to the dog's needs -- exercise, socialization, understanding, obedience training, patience, love and plenty of "quality" time spent with their dog. Sometimes this means you will have to re-arrange your work or other schedules to attend to your dog's needs, or arrange for someone else: like a puppy or doggie day-care, a family member, a neighbor or friend to do this for you. When you work 9, 10, or more hours each day away from home and away from your dog, then it might not be the best time right now in your life for you to have a dog -- regardless of how much you love dogs and want one. You must think of what is good for and fair to your dog, as they are the loving friend waiting for you to share your heartfelt attention with them...

We do not always have the precious opportunity to have one of these special Rhodesian Ridgebacks in our home, but when do, we like to place them within driving distance of our home here in Washington, so typically, they are placed into homes in either Oregon, Washington, or Canada. We can also direct you to other places to look here in the northwest. A good place to start is Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue. If you live somewhere other than the northwest - Oregon or Washington, we can direct you to rhodesian ridgeback rescues who are closer to you and can possibly match you up with one of these special rhodesian ridgebacks in your area. A good place to start looking is Ridgeback Rescue of The United States and www.rrcus.org.

Feel free to email: diana@loveyourridgeback.com for more information as to the rescue organization that has rescue ridgebacks available in your area.

Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies for sale in Washington, Oregon, California, Canada

ApacheRidge Ranch ** loveyourridgeback.com ** 360.878.4272 ** diana@loveyourridgeback.com

ApacheRidge Ranch loveyourridgeback.com 360.878.4272 ** diana@loveyourridgeback.com