Jen Whirlaway Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Meet the breeder
I'm Jen L., the breeder behind Jen Whirlaway Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in Bedford, VA. Every breeder's dream is to breed beautiful dogs that people recognize and identify. The goal is consistency. We do everything we can to achieve this. This goal cannot be uncoupled from the goal of producing dogs with excellent, sound temperaments and dogs that are healthy, and long-lived.
Q. & A. with Jen
Why did you start breeding?
We wanted to do our part to better the breed.What makes your program special?
We breed 1 or 2 times a year and our dogs are sold mostly to families. We must therefore make every effort to breed dogs that have excellent temperaments and are easy to live with. We ask that you come for a visit so we can explore whether the Ridgeback is indeed right for your family. Please be aware of our policies. We cannot guarantee that you will get a puppy. We cannot control litter size, even when we have ultrasounds and x rays complete. Still born puppies are not unusual. Our goal is to match families with puppies that suit lifestyles. We also want our puppies to achieve their maximum potential so all those considerations come into effect when we make those decisions. Thank you for understandingWhere do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Jen
Jen 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 between $3,000 - $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes AKC registration, First set of puppy vaccinations, worming, and health guarantee.”
Contract & health guarantee
Jen 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 Jen 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 Jen 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 Jen.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Bedford, VA
162 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Roanoke–Blacksburg Airport (Woodrum Field)
180 miles away
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More about Jen
Club memberships
Jen is a member of The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Judge.
Jen has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Jen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Jen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Jen Whirlaway 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Jen Whirlaway 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.
Early Adult Onset Deafness (EAOD), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository
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).
