RoccRidge Hounds
Meet the breeder
I'm Deborah R., the breeder behind RoccRidge Hounds located in Spring Hill, FL. We breed carefully and thoughtfully, always putting the health and welfare of our dogs and puppies first. I am a member in good standing of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States (RRCUS) and the Sunshine State Rhodesian Ridgeback Club (SSRRC). I am also an AKC Breeder of Merit and participate in the AKC Bred with Heart Program. As a breeder/member I adhere to the code of ethics and breeding guidelines of both RRCUS and SSRRC.
Q. & A. with Deborah
Why did you start breeding?
I am passionate about this wonderful breed, doing my part to better the breed was the only option for me.What makes your program special?
Our dogs participate in AKC conformation, lure coursing, obedience and agility. We encourage our puppy owners to participate in the AKC STAR Puppy program and the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program. In our local community, I am an officer of the Hernando County Kennel Club.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Deborah
Deborah 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
Contract & health guarantee
Deborah 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 Deborah 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 Deborah 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 Deborah.
Breeder's location
Meet in Spring Hill, FL
783 miles away
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More about Deborah
Club memberships
Deborah is a member of The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States and Sunshine State Rhodesian Ridgeback Club.
Deborah has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Deborah was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Deborah’s links
Deborah is a trusted Good Dog breeder
RoccRidge Hounds 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
RoccRidge Hounds 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.
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).
