Churchill Rhodesian Ridgebacks
- Wakefield, VA · 146 miles away
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Josephine B., the breeder behind Churchill Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in Wakefield, VA. Pups will undergo extensive socialization. We make sure to lay a solid foundation for owners to build upon. We have a FB page for the litter where we share daily updates as well as socialization activities so that the prospective owners can be kept informed on the puppies.
Q. & A. with Josephine
Why did you start breeding?
My mentors and breeders encouraged me to get into breeding my 2 dogs. I’ve had one successful litter in 2020. They have become dogs who live with kids, other dogs, who show and do obedience.What makes your program special?
I think my breeding program is special because of 1) pedigree. Good parents, grand parents, etc. 2) pedigree with good health test results 3) great temperaments . I consider all three equal in importance.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Josephine
Josephine 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 $1,000 refundable deposit and $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Please refer to our contract for health guarantee. Puppies are microchipped and registered with AKC by the Breeder. Refundable if you change your mind about getting a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Josephine 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 Josephine 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 Josephine 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
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 Josephine.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Wakefield, VA
146 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Washington Dulles Airport
6 miles away
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More about Josephine
Club memberships
Josephine is a member of The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Josephine has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years
Josephine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Josephine’s links
Josephine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Churchill 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
Zoe, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Zoe
Lovely wheaten Rhodesian Ridgeback female. Moderate in size. Very well socialized with great temperament. Health tested with results available on OFA.org: HIPs - Excellent Elbows: Normal Eyes (2022): Normal Thyroid (2020): Normal Degenerative Myelopathy: Normal EOAD (deafness) clear. Congenital Cardiac: Normal Full Dentition Embark Tested Breed Relevant Genetic Health Conditions: Hemophilia B - variant not detected Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy - variant not detected Exercise Induced Collapse - variant not detected
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Churchill 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.
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), 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).
