Bold Move Rhodesian Ridgebacks
- Grand Junction, MI
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Rhodesian Ridgeback litter
Due Dec. 2025
Meet the breeder
I'm Alfred S., the breeder behind Bold Move Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in Grand Junction, MI. We are AKC Breeders of Merit and are proud to preserve this historic breed. Our dogs are top-quality and are raised with care. Our program is focused on breeding dogs that are healthy, well-structured, and have outstanding temperaments. We have high expectations for our puppies and strive to place each one in an enriching and loving home!
Q. & A. with Alfred
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Mr. Green
Went homeMale
Mr. Black
Went homeMale
Mr. White
Went homeMale
Nova
Went homeFemale
Mr. Blue
Went homeMale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Miss Red
Went homeFemale
Miss Pink
Went homeFemale
Mr. Orange
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Alfred
Alfred has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Contract & health guarantee
Alfred may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Alfred offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Alfred directly.
What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
- AKC registration
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Alfred.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Grand Junction, MI
506 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport
378 miles away
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Meet in Marshall, MI
451 miles away
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More about Alfred
Club memberships
Alfred is a member of The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
Alfred has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Alfred was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Alfred’s links
Alfred is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bold Move Rhodesian Ridgebacks meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Chani, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Chani
As a Sci-fi nerd, I had been waiting 40years to use the Chani name on a Ridgeback bitch. With my original ridgeless boys named Charlie and Chester... and then recycling those names with my first all-African Glenaholm boys, I wanted to stick with the "Ch" theme as often as possible. Sean Young's portrayal of a character by this name in the original Dune Film seemed perfect for an especially beautiful girl. Chani is my baby... Her mother Oona, grandmother Hermione, and Great-grandmother Hera are the greatest mothers that I've ever seen. Like her mother and grandmother, they are the furthest thing from a dominant bitch. I used to say that I could throw Hermione into a room full of strangers' babies and walk away without worry. Chani is shy by nature, but ultimately happy to meet everyone, two and four-legged. With her father being from Italy, and having bred almost exclusively from European/Russian/South African lines... she is exactly what I wanted to see born in my hands, long before my very first litter was planned.
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Nye (KNEE-eh), mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Nye (KNEE-eh)
Nye (Knee-uh) is a bit of a Diva :) She lives with my sister, Rachael, only about a mile and a half down the road. We've had 14 Ridgeback ladies live with us over the last couple of decades. Nye is a very typical queen... she loves to antagonize her mother, Maggie... and was very gentile and courteous with her granny Anora as a young puppy. She's a lovely girl that has always been great with visitors.
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +4 more.
Maggie, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alfred decided to make her part of their program. Alfred has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME), +5 more.
Oona, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Oona
Oona is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback almost 8 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Alfred decided to make her part of their program. Alfred has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
Dentition, Patellar Luxation, +7 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Bold Move Rhodesian Ridgebacks reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Hip Dysplasia (Preliminary), Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia (Preliminary), Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
DNA Disease Panel, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
