Malibak Rhodesians
- Vail, AZ
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Fawn M., the breeder behind Malibak Rhodesians located in Vail, AZ. We study the pedigree, structure, and genetics of every breeding pair. We ensure our puppies are properly socialized, have the best foundation, and are healthy and prepared to excel in their forever homes!
Q. & A. with Fawn
Why did you start breeding?
Our family always owned dogs growing up and I fell hopelessly in love with the first Ridgeback I ever met, owned by my best friend. He was stunning, intelligent, loyal, athletic, and I desperately wanted a puppy by him. In '07 that dream became a reality and I kept a puppy from that litter who traveled all across North America with me and inspired many people to explore the ridgeback breed.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are cherished family members, not commodities, and I will be applying my extensive background in animal training to raise truly exceptional, well balanced puppies that love to interact with their people Our dogs have passed rigorous health screening and temperament evaluations and descend from outstanding bloodlines from South Africa.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Red - Phoenix
Went homeMale
Black - Gunnar
Went homeMale
Pink - Senna
Went homeFemale
Jezebel
Went homeFemale
Orange - Gunnar
Went homeMale
Purple - Charly
Went homeFemale
Blue - Obi
Went homeMale
Green - Styxx
Went homeMale
Blue Belle - 'Kuna'
Went homeFemale
Black - 'Rafe'
Went homeMale
White - 'Bella'
Went homeFemale
Red - 'Zula'
Went homeFemale
'Gigolo' - Blue
Went homeMale
Pink - 'Siggy'
Went homeFemale
Teal - 'Runa'
Went homeFemale
'Timber' - Green
Went homeMale
Purple - 'Luna'
Went homeFemale
Blue
Went homeMale
Isaiah
Went homeMale
Ezekial
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Fawn
Fawn 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
"I includes a conditional health guarantee (follow guidelines), puppies are AKC registered, vaccinated, dewormed, microchipped, and started on house, crate and Dremel training. I do not take 'deposits'. Screened applicants pay a non-refundable $250 application fee which gets applied towards a puppy if matched. If you are not matched with a puppy your fee is returned."
Contract & health guarantee
Fawn 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 Fawn 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 Fawn 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- Scent introduction
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Food & treats
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Fawn.
Breeder's location
Meet in Vail, AZ
5663 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Mesa, AZ
5619 miles away
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More about Fawn
Club memberships
Fawn is a member of AKC and The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified, AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Fawn has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Fawn was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Fawn’s links
Fawn is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Malibak Rhodesians 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
Litter and program updates
Fawn M.
Litter update on 09 Feb •Living the good life here until we find him the perfect home. I love the heart shaped 'battle ruff' he gets on his bum when he plays gladiator games with his big brother Timber. Matches his heart shaped white belly marking ❤️.
Koa and 'Reata''s litter
Fawn M.
Litter update on 07 Feb •The home we had matched for Blue fell through, so there is the rare opportunity to apply for a puppy that is available now. We are looking for a very special home for Blue as he's an amazing puppy with a solid foundation and deserves a top notch home. He's crate trained alongside other dogs, has at least ten hours of training having his nails dremeled, has at least 20hrs of car ride time and is just an awesome overall puppy with amazing bloodlines and a solid temperament.
Koa and 'Reata''s litter
Fawn M.
Litter update on 02 Feb •As a breeder, I put an immense amount of effort into preparing my puppies to excel in their new forever homes. This includes extensive exposure to crate and Dremel training as well as lifelong support for my new homes. Here is a video of our black collar puppy, Ezekiel, getting one last nail trim before heading to his forever home here in Vail Arizona. I'm so excited that he is staying close so that I can puppy sit whenever possible. 🥰
Koa and 'Reata''s litter
Fawn M.
Litter update on 14 Jan •Puppies are 8 weeks old and now the hardest part - matching each one with the perfect home. Doing in person and virtual home tours this week. They'll start to head to their new homes at 10wks. The time goes by so fast.
Koa and 'Reata''s litter
Fawn M.
Program update on 02 Jan •Seven weeks old and looking like little hounds instead of pudge balls. We had some rare rainy weather this week so they all got to sport their fancy coats and sweaters. They're loving their daily pack walks around the property with the 3 adult dogs. Getting more adventurous every day!
Fawn M.
Program update on 14 Dec 2025 •Getting a few hours outside each day and they've moved into a big puppy play pen area in the living room during the day. I still sleep beside the whelping box and they have all started crate training at night and I let them out every 3hrs when they wake up to pee and nurse. This week they met all the horses, the cat, had couch and bed cuddle time, were introduced to gruel, and have really started playing with toys. They also love to wrestle and chew on each other.
Fawn M.
Program update on 26 Nov 2025 •Eyes just opened and starting to walk
Parent dogs
'Reata', mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About 'Reata'
Reata is very true to original type and temperament, with the perfect balance of courage, loyalty and intelligence. She is fearless in the face of danger, defends the farm from wildlife and coyotes, and is well behaved and calm around strangers and dogs in public and at shows. At home she goes with me everywhere, including horseback riding and mountain biking. She loves snuggling under my legs (and the blanket) when we watch movies at night. She rarely barks except to alert or sing with coyotes, but she is quite expressive with a variety of vocal sounds she'll use to try to communicate. Her favorite tricks are shake and sit pretty. Reata brings to the pairing her outstanding movement, an elegant and very typey head and body type, a good nose and drive, moderate height, outstanding feet, incredible loyalty, and great trainability.
Good health testing
Brucellosis, D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, +7 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Malibak Rhodesians 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Fawn to bring home their puppies.
Ron D.
Verified owner · Oct. 2024
+5Fawn was excellent when working with me to adopt my new buddy, Obi. I talked to a number of other Rhodesian Ridgeback breeders who were ok at explaining the daily requirements of owning a ridgeback but with Fawn there was an instant connection. Fawn is not only extremely knowledgeable about animals, she also has a keen sense for understanding the needs of a ridgeback and quickly realized that I had a good understanding of Ridgebacks since I had grown up and have been around Ridgebacks all my life. Fawn was able to give me great tips on nail cutting, grooming, food, medicine schedules, and all that stuff related to my bud, Obi. She is the perfect den mother to her pups. I still make a call out to Obi that Fawn made when the puppies were less than 8 weeks old, and he still responds the same way that he did when he was a puppy. Fawn is the perfect Rhodesian Ridgeback breeder to work with in my mind, and she has the most handsome puppies!
