TuckerRidge Rhodesian Ridgebacks
Meet the breeder
I'm Stacey T., the breeder behind TuckerRidge Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in Sarasota, FL. We strive to breed dogs with excellent health and temperaments. Our dogs show in AKC conformation, lure coursing, and barn hunt. We are dedicated to breeding close to our breed standard and to better the breed. We find so much joy in watching our puppies grow and develop their own unique personalities. We can’t wait for you to meet your next loving and loyal companion!
Q. & A. with Stacey
Why did you start breeding?
I grew up with my parents showing and breeding Dobermans.What makes your program special?
We use top-quality dogs and we breed for health and temperament for pet and show homes! We are RRCUS MEMBERS SINCE 2006 ALL BREEDING DOGS ARE OFA HELATH TESTED.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are rd whtn blk nose. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Stacey
Stacey 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 a $500 refundable deposit and between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC Registered papers, the first set of vaccines including worming, health certificate, and microchips. A deposit to hold your puppy when the puppy is 3 weeks old.”
Contract & health guarantee
Stacey 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 Stacey 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 Stacey 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
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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Stacey.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sarasota, FL
857 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Tampa Airport
817 miles away
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More about Stacey
Club memberships
Stacey is a member of Sunshine State Rhodesian and The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Stacey has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Stacey was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Stacey’s links
Stacey is a trusted Good Dog breeder
TuckerRidge 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
Litter and program updates
Stacey T.
Litter update on 16 Dec. 2024 •…Puppies turned 7 weeks old today! We are working on crate training and clicker training with sit. All sweet healthy babies eatingv3 x a day out of their own bowls. Puppies get their nails dremmeled once a week and none of them care about it except pink girl she doesn't care for it.
Silas and Nova's litter
Stacey T.
Litter update on 06 Dec. 2024 •
Silas and Nova's litter
Stacey T.
Litter update on 30 Nov. 2024 •All the puppies are doing great! Will be 5 weeks old on Monday.
Silas and Nova's litter
Parent dogs
Nova, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Nova
3.5 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback. Akc Champion Has her cgc att tkn bcat OFA tested and Embark DNA test done all clear on both health and genetic tests. Great temperment.
Nova, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Nova
Nova has wonderful temperment and a hunter of squirrels and lizards & rats. She's participated in AKC events like fast cats, lure coursing and barnhunt and an AKC Champion. She loves everyone she meets.
Nova, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Nova
Nova is a gentle sweet girl, loves to hunt lizards and squirrels. She gets along with everyone she meets. Great temperment!
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
TuckerRidge 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.
DNA Disease Panel, 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).
