Tanaka Rhodesian Ridgebacks
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Meet the breeder
I'm Kathleen B., the breeder behind Tanaka Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in Munising, MI. My focus is on maintaining the breed standard by raising structurally sound and correct puppies with excellent temperaments. My priority is to ensure the health and well-being of all my dogs from birth until they leave with their forever family and beyond. My dogs and are part of the family!
Q. & A. with Kathleen
Why did you start breeding?
I wanted to do my part to better the breed. My breeding program strives to maintain the unique characteristics of the Rhodesian Ridgeback while placing an emphasis on producing puppies of superior health, temperament, and conformation. As a breeder, I feel a sense of responsibility to prioritize the overall health and temperament of each of my puppies and to ensure that they are loved and well cared for prior to joining their forever homes.What makes your program special?
I focus on breeding excellence. I know the health and status of every dog I have bred and am proud of the temperament and conformation of my puppies. My priority is quality over quantity, and every breeding decision is made accordingly. In my program, beauty is a given, but producing healthy, loving, and versatile Rhodesian Ridgebacks is my true goal!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are wheaten. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Kathleen
Kathleen 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
Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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 Kathleen 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 Kathleen.
Breeder's location
Meet in Munising, MI
689 miles away
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More about Kathleen
Club memberships
Kathleen is a member of The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
Kathleen has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Kathleen was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Kathleen is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Tanaka 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 dogs
Gryffin, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Gryffin
Gryffin is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kathleen decided to make him part of their program. Kathleen 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
Excellent level
Tanaka 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.
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).
