I'm Kasey P., the breeder behind Venus Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in Canon, GA. We understand the importance of solid foundations and health test our lines to ensure we are breeding to the standards you expect. We are dedicated to raising the bar for thoughtful breeding with optimal health in mind. We do our best to produce puppies that have the best chance at living long, happy, and healthy lives as your best friend!
Q. & A. with Kasey
Why did you start breeding?
My grandmother bred and showed dogs.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Xoloitzcuintli puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Fate
Went home
Female
Breeze
Went home
Female
Fruity Pebbles
Went home
Female
Jelly Roll
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Kasey
Kasey 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 $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“1500 is for ridgeless
2500 is for all ridged puppies.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kasey 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 Kasey 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 Kasey directly.
Venus 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
All breeds
Xoloitzcuintli
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Drock, dad
Xoloitzcuintli
About Drock
Drock is a high drive, happy dog. He's passed all genetic health testing. It's all listed on OFA.
Apple Pie, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Apple Pie
Apple Pie is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kasey decided to make her part of their program. Kasey 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.
Tallahassee, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Tallahassee
Tallahassee is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kasey decided to make him part of their program. Kasey 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.
Wick, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Wick
Wick is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kasey decided to make her part of their program. Kasey 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
Rhodesian Ridgeback
Standard Xoloitzcuintli
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Venus 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.
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Early Adult Onset Deafness (EAOD), 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).