I'm Wendi S., the breeder behind Sans Peur Ridgebacks located in Fort Leonard Wood, MO. Rhodesian Ridgebacks for show, performance, work, and for cherished companionship. Pickup near Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
Q. & A. with Wendi
Why did you start breeding?
After much searching, we were given the chance to acquire a show quality girl from WindyCity's Ridgebacks. This lovely girl, Madam Poppy Pomfrey, did not disappoint. With the calm dignity to be a first-rate couch potato, her team player desire to please, athletic ability, and beautiful conformation, she quickly earned her AKC Championship, rally, and lure coursing titles.
What makes your program special?
In addition to showing/competing for conformation and performance, we select for TEMPERAMENT--"Show dogs you can live with", and only when we feel we can offer something for the betterment of the breed. This is only our second litter. As responsible breeders, we are guardians for the future Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Our goal is to breed quality puppies and preserve the line of these incredible companions.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
SansPeur Starbug
Went home
Female
SansPeur Elan Future Echoes CGC
Went home
Female
SansPeur Back to Reality CGC
Went home
Male
SansPeur Doctor
Went home
Male
SansPeur Dimension Jump
Went home
Male
SansPeur Kryton
Went home
Male
SansPeur Trillion Astra
Went home
Female
SansPeur This Time Next Year of Lionridge
Went home
Male
SansPeur Psiren of WindyCity
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Wendi
Wendi 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
Connect with Wendi to learn more details about pricing.
“Price includes AKC registration, microchip, AKC Reunite lifetime enrollment, and our health guarantee. No deposit is needed to submit an application and be added to our waitlist. A $500 deposit will be required only when we have a puppy available.”
Contract & health guarantee
Wendi 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 Wendi 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 Wendi directly.
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
Toys
Food & treats
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Wendi.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fort Leonard Wood, MO
4705 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport
4582 miles away
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More about Wendi
Club memberships
Wendi is a member of Rolla Missouri Kennel Club and The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
Certifications & recognitions
CHIC Certified.
Wendi has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Wendi was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Wendi is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Sans Peur 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 dogs
Michi, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Michi
Lovely feminine, moderate sized girl. 25 inches at shoulder. Smart willing partner in obedience, rally, conformation.
Zeus, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Zeus
Zeus is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Wendi decided to make him part of their program. Wendi 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.
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Sans Peur 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.
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).
Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.