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Chicora Rhodesian Ridgebacks
- Columbus, NC
- Meetup available in Raleigh, NC
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Kate D., the breeder behind Chicora Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in Columbus, NC. Our program is responsible and ethical, with a focus on quality over quantity; we fully health tests our dogs, and breed only occasionally, unlike the infamous puppy millers of the Carolinas.
Q. & A. with Kate
Why did you start breeding?
I had family friends who had ridgebacks, so I was familiar; when I graduated from college I did research for a dog of my own that must have these three qualities: toughness, loyalty and health. Rhodesians kept coming to the top of that list--the rest is history.What makes your program special?
I'm focused on health testing. The Carolinas are known for puppy millers, who do the minimal amount of testing to get by, falsely proclaiming their dogs are "OFA and genetic" tested. You can pay now for a responsibly, well-bred dog, with a solid pedigree full of health tested multinational champions, or pay later for the vet bills that'll be the result of unproven, poorly-bred puppy-mill dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are rd whtn blk nose. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kate
Kate 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
Puppy prices include a $800 non-refundable deposit and between $2,100 - $4,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppy prices start at $2900 and go up from there. Holding fee is only refundable if I cannot place a puppy with you. I do consider your needs (your current dog, etc.).”
Contract & health guarantee
Kate 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 Kate 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 Kate directly.
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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 in new places
- 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
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kate.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Columbus, NC
369 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
326 miles away
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Meet in Raleigh, NC
234 miles away
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More about Kate
Kate has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years
Kate was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Kate is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Chicora 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
Piper, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Piper
Piper, 3 years old, is a rich red wheaten bitch out of Zealand and Kimber. (More info available on both on our webpage.) Piper is wicked smart, lean (about 75 lbs. of pure muscle, and 28" tall), athletic and feminine in appearance. She is bossy (bitchy) in a new pack, but at the bottom of the pecking order in our own pack. I expect she will excel in lure coursing if we have time to get out on the field, but her true strength is in scent work; her offspring will have very strong drive for scent and sight work. Piper has had the following genetic and/or other health checks: -OFA cardiac - clear -OFA patella - clear -OFA elbow - normal -OFA hip - good -OFA thyroid - normal -Degenerative myelopathy (DM) - not a carrier -Juvenile myoclonic epilepsy (Rhodesian Ridgeback type) - clear -Hemophilia B (Rhodesian Ridgeback type) - clear -Exercise-Induced Collapse (EIC) - clear -Early Onset Adult Deafness (EOAD) - clear -D locus: D/D blue, not a carrier -B locus: B/B liver gene, not a carrier -Full Dentition Scissor Bite
Good health testing
Patellar Luxation, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Chicora 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
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.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Brucellosis
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.
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).
