I'm Christine K., the breeder behind Whirlaway Rhodesian Ridgebacks - PA located in Mohnton, PA. At Whirlaway Rhodesian Ridgebacks, our goal is to produce magnificent dogs with excellent, sound temperaments that are healthy and long-lived. We strive for quality and excellence with everything that we do. Holding ourselves to high standards is paramount to the well-being of our dogs and to the integrity of our program. We look forward to connecting with you!
Q. & A. with Christine
Why did you start breeding?
Jen Lazowski started Whirlaway Kennels in 1997 starting with her foundation dam who was named Tulli. Tulli's daughter, Maddie, produced a lovely daughter named Echo who is co-owned by me. We all work together to pool our experience and produce the soundest litters possible.
What makes your program special?
Here at Whirlaway, we are dedicated to producing a mentally, physically, and beautifully sound representative of the breed that will be a treasured family companion for many years. We compete successfully in both conformation and performance events; proving the stability and soundness of our dogs, and are proud members of the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the US.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Christine
Christine 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 Christine to learn more details about pricing.
“We must meet prospective buyers in person to proceed with selling a puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Christine 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 Christine 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 Christine directly.
Whirlaway Rhodesian Ridgebacks - PA 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
Kruger, dad
Unknown
About Kruger
Kruger is a male Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christine decided to make him part of their program. Christine 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.
Scotty, dad
Unknown
About Scotty
Scotty is a male Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christine decided to make him part of their program. Christine 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.
Major, dad
Unknown
About Major
Major is a male Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Christine decided to make him part of their program. Christine 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.
Georgia, mom
Unknown
About Georgia
Georgia is a female Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christine decided to make her part of their program. Christine 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.
Maribelle, mom
Unknown
About Maribelle
Maribelle is a female Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christine decided to make her part of their program. Christine 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.
Lila, mom
Unknown
About Lila
Lila is a female Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christine decided to make her part of their program. Christine 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.
Delta, mom
Unknown
About Delta
Delta is a female Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christine decided to make her part of their program. Christine 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.
Nova, mom
Unknown
About Nova
Nova is a female Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christine decided to make her part of their program. Christine 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.
Solo, mom
Unknown
About Solo
Solo is a female Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christine decided to make her part of their program. Christine 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.
Ida Belle, mom
Unknown
About Ida Belle
Ida Belle is a female Unknown. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Christine decided to make her part of their program. Christine 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Whirlaway Rhodesian Ridgebacks - PA 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), 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.
Early Adult Onset Deafness (EAOD), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, 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).