BREEDERS OF MERIT WITH AKC AND RRCUS
VISION
Our Ridgebacks have produced beautiful pups that perform well in the show ring and bring joy to the hearts of the people that love them.
We are are Breeders of Merit with AKC and RRCUS. We live on farm in Denver, and although you use the term "kennel" there is not one on our property. Our dogs are all raised in a family home environment and we have a large fenced in yard for them to run and play in.
ABOUT US
We breed our ridgebacks to maintain breed standards and do not run to the flavor of the week. We always look at genetics and always do health testing.
QUALITY OVER QUANTITY
Our first purebred breed of dog was a Weimaraner. Our girl "Silvi" lived 14 years and was our first introduction to the world of breeding purebred dogs. We still have contact with some of our past puppy owners and I can still tell you where each was placed originally.
We raise row crops and have bred and raised show beef cattle for over 30 years, so genetics are no stranger to us. We understand how to breed for form and function. We have sold our cattle herd but continue to row crop farm and I (Julie) work a "town" job also.
Our Ridgebacks have done well for us, producing beautiful pups that perform in the ring and most importantly in the hearts of the people that love them. We have raised a Multi-Best in Show male, Zohan, our girl Zuri has earned many titles obedience, barn hunt, comformation and now her Register of Merit. Many of our pups have earned their AKC Championship titles both with us and with their owners. We are very proud to also have a few hunters in the family. We do do some lure coursing but are not hardcore as there are not as many events in our area.
OUR RHODESIAN GIRLS
Please check our site periodically for breeding announcements and other exciting news!!
OUR RHODESIAN BOYS
We are so proud of our boy Zohan - who won Best in Specialty at the Sunshine State Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Specialty in Orlando during AKC / Royal Canin week, December 2018 Zohan proved once again that he has what it takes to win in the show ring. We couldn't be more pleased! Sunshine State Rhodesian Ridgeback Club Specialty Friday, December 14, 2018 Orlando, FL Judge Mr. Allen Odom Best in Specialty: GCH Courage Hilltop U Don’t Mess With Zohan of Afrikka CGC
Handler: Mark Bettis
Owner: Julie & Scott Buss
Recently in 2024 we had to make the heart-breaking decision to lay Zohan to rest. His semen remains available to approved females only. Please contact us for interest.
PUPPY QUESTIONNAIRE
Fill out our puppy questionnaire to be considered for review for one of our Ridgeback puppies.
All interested parties must first fill out a "puppy questionnaire" form when being considered for one of our Ridgeback puppies. This is a common best practice with responsible breeders to ensure the best fit for you and your new companion.
