Imarika Rhodesian Ridgebacks
- Cleveland, OH
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Gayle K., the breeder behind Imarika Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in Cleveland, OH. We offer top-quality puppies from carefully planned litters. We focus on health, genetics, temperament, conformation, soundness, and biddability. We are devoted to preserving and bettering this incredible breed. We love our dogs, and we strive to place each puppy in a loving and enriching home!
Q. & A. with Gayle
Why did you start breeding?
We wanted to put our passion for Rhodesian Ridgebacks to good use. Breeding healthy, happy puppies is our way to give back to the breed and the families who love them. We want nothing more than to see each of our dogs and puppies shine.What makes your program special?
Imarika Rhodesian Ridgebacks is committed to not only breeding dogs that meet the breed standard, but to also breed dogs for performance, more specifically lure coursing. We have owned/bred three top ranked lure coursers, including two that have been #1 ranked in the U.S.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Gayle
Gayle 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
“Deposit will be required after we are certain we have a puppy to place with a prospective family. Placements of available puppies are determined when puppies are between 5-7 weeks old.”
Contract & health guarantee
Gayle 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 Gayle 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 Gayle 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
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 Gayle.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Cleveland, OH
265 miles away
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More about Gayle
Club memberships
Gayle is a member of The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
Gayle has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Gayle was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Gayle’s links
Gayle is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Imarika 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 health testing
Excellent level
Imarika 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)
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).
