Sapele Rhodesian Ridgebacks

TN

Terri N.

Breeder of Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Meet the breeder

I'm Terri N., the breeder behind Sapele Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in Cincinnati, OH. We breed and show top-quality Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Our involvement in the show world speaks to the standards we breed our dogs by. We breed in order to preserve the wonderful attributes we found in our dogs. Because of our dedication to both the health and quality of the Rhodesian Ridgeback, it's our goal to pass these traits down to future generations.

Q. & A. with Terri

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home.

Getting a puppy from Terri

Terri 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 $1,800 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“This includes health certificates, puppy vaccines, microchip, worming,copies of parent's health screenings, pedigree and AKC registration (either full or limited).”

Contract & health guarantee

Terri 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 Terri 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 Terri 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 Terri.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Cincinnati, OH

367 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport

386 miles away

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More about Terri

  • Club memberships

    Terri is a member of RRCUS.

  • Terri has been a member of Good Dog for about 4 years

    Terri was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

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Terri is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Sapele 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

Good level

Sapele 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.

  • 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), Dermoid Sinus (DS), Congenital Deafness (BAER, registered with OFA), Brucellosis

    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.

  • Full Embark Panel, Early Adult Onset Deafness (EAOD), 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).

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