Chilolo
Meet the breeder
I'm Emma M., the breeder behind Chilolo located in Harpersville, AL. We offer fully health tested puppies with a lifetime support.
Q. & A. with Emma
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are wheaten. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Emma
Emma 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
“AKC Registered, Vaccinated, Microchipped and vet checked. Both parents are AKC titled and fully health tested.”
Contract & health guarantee
Emma 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 Emma 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 Emma 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
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Emma.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Harpersville, AL
4702 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport
4702 miles away
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More about Emma
Club memberships
Emma is a member of The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
Emma has been a member of Good Dog for about 1 month
Emma was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Emma is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Chilolo 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
Puzzle, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Puzzle
Puzzle is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Emma decided to make her part of their program. Emma 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.
Jake, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Jake
Jake is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Emma decided to make him part of their program. Emma 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.
Trio, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Trio
Trio is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Emma decided to make him part of their program. Emma 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
Excellent level
Chilolo 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), Vet Wellness Exam
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).
