Katavi Rhodesian Ridgebacks- Debbie Holly
Meet the breeder
I'm Debbie H., the breeder behind Katavi Rhodesian Ridgebacks- Debbie Holly located in Chester, NJ. Our program was built with care and intention in every step. We are passionate about the health and wellbeing of this breed, and we want our program to be an example of how to responsibly breed high-quality, healthy dogs that are a part of your family.
Q. & A. with Debbie
What makes your program special?
The care/ dedication that we put into the success of our dogs. From birth we do developmental enriching exercises and socialization which is the key to a well rounded adult dog. We are willing to mentor puppy home to achieve AKC titles on their pups from Championships, Trick Dog ,Canine Good Citizen, Agility, Obedience titles. We want you to see what having a purebred dog can offer if you are interested.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Debbie
Debbie has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
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
“Prices range from pet quality to show quality.”
Contract & health guarantee
Debbie 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 Debbie 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 Debbie 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 Debbie.
Breeder's location
Meet in Chester, NJ
190 miles away
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More about Debbie
Club memberships
Debbie is a member of The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States and Central New Jersey Hound Association .
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Debbie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Debbie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Debbie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Katavi Rhodesian Ridgebacks- Debbie Holly 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
SUKARI, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About SUKARI
SUKARI is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Debbie decided to make her part of their program. Debbie 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
Great level
Katavi Rhodesian Ridgebacks- Debbie Holly 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)
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).
