I'm Dawn G., the breeder behind Celtic Lore Ridgebacks located in Alabama. We are experienced breeders, and we take our role seriously. We keep a variety of factors in mind when choosing dogs to breed, including health, temperament, pedigree, and complementary traits, so that puppies can inherit the best of both parents. We breed to both help ensure the future of the Rhodesian Ridgeback and to improve upon our dogs' fantastic traits with each generation.
Q. & A. with Dawn
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 7
Went home
Female
Girl 8
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Twizzler
Went home
Female
Funyon
Went home
Female
Little Debbie
Went home
Female
Peanut
Went home
Female
PopTart
Went home
Female
Cheeto
Went home
Male
Teddy Graham
Went home
Male
Pretzel
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Dawn
Dawn 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
Connect with Dawn to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Dawn 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 Dawn 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 Dawn directly.
Celtic Lore 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
Litter and program updates
DG
Dawn G.
Litter update on 19 Nov. •
Salem welcomed nine beautiful babies. 7 boys, 2 girls. :)
Grimm and Salem's litter
DG
Dawn G.
Litter update on 12 May •
We welcomed eight beautiful babies on Mother's Day. Five girls, three boys. Fae is being amazing!
Reed and Fae's litter
DG
Dawn G.
Litter update on 08 May •
Reed and Fae's litter
DG
Dawn G.
Litter update on 29 Apr. •
Two weeks to go!
Reed and Fae's litter
Parent dogs
Salem, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Salem
Salem is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
Grimm, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Grimm
Grimm is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dawn decided to make him part of their program. Dawn 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.
Fae, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Fae
Fae is our easy going, sweet snuggly girl. She loved the show ring and easily achieved her AKC Championship. She loves people and has the best temperament. Fae has passed all OFA testing (Hips Good, Elbows, Thyroid, Eyes, Cardiac normal) and is DM, EOAD, JME and Holter clear.
Freya, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Freya
Freya is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
Tally, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Tally
Tally is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Dawn decided to make him part of their program. Dawn 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.
Skye, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Skye
Skye is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Dawn decided to make her part of their program. Dawn 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.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Celtic Lore 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
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 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.
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).