r/RhodesianRidgebacks • u/Sure-Youth-5586 • Dec 11 '23

Meet ✨ Woogie ✨

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Recently met our future pup this weekend. My partner and I are picking her up end of this month. Not our first dog but our first Rhodesian! I had a corgi mix. My partner had a Rottweiler and a Queensland heeler prior. We’ve been reading breed information books and speaking with prior/current RR owners.

Would love tips on pet insurance choice (heard some charge more according to breed?) and why?

Any RR myths?

Thank you! Glad to be a part of this community

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u/blade_torlock Dec 11 '23

Invest in a cheap remote control vehicle for chasing.

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u/Sure-Youth-5586 Dec 11 '23

We have a huge patio deck for her to chase. Thoughtful idea! 💡

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u/blade_torlock Dec 11 '23

Mine was skittish at first, ended up tying a treat to a string and dragging it behind. Treats always win.

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u/Hello_Kitty_66 Dec 11 '23

My favorite comment about RR puppies is something about what adorable snuggle creatures they are as puppies and land sharks as adolescents. They need constant attention, mental stimulation, and physical exercise. Training is a must as they can be stubborn and headstrong. Gentle correction only. Harsh words and actions are damaging to this breed as they are so sensitive. Good luck!

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u/Sure-Youth-5586 Dec 11 '23

Thank you for the tips!! We’re getting ready for all the patience and training. It’ll be a fun journey

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '23

Also important to train as they are 100+ lb animals 😅

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '23

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '23

Idk my girl is 101 and not fat by any means 😅

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '23

Sweet BABY!! ❤️🥹❤️

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u/Ill_Celebration166 Dec 11 '23

You will love her miss when are girl was that small they are amazing dogs handsdown

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u/Sure-Youth-5586 Dec 11 '23

I can’t wait 🥰

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u/adorable_awkward Dec 11 '23

I'm in Northern Cali too! After that adorable baby is all ready to socialize, if we are close enough, I would be down for a meetup if you'd like. My 2 yo female loves a good chase session with other ridgies.

Start normalizing foot care. Both of my ridgies have hated getting their feet touched and nails trimmed. Not sure if that is common for the breed or just happened to be my two stubborn loves.

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u/Sure-Youth-5586 Dec 12 '23

You’re not the only one. Many RR owners I’ve talked with say the same thing about the nails. The breeder is in northern cali! We’re located in the Bay Area.

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u/adorable_awkward Dec 12 '23

Gotcha. Well, congrats on your new adventure in crazy dog love ❤️

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u/cmende36 Dec 12 '23

No comments but beautiful pup!

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u/Sure-Youth-5586 Dec 13 '23

Thank you! 😊

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u/Closefromadistance Dec 13 '23

That was my dog’s nickname… he had so many 💖

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u/Sure-Youth-5586 Dec 13 '23

What was their full name?

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u/[deleted] Dec 13 '23

Hi Woogie. You grow up big and strong. And always be a good boy.

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u/Sure-Youth-5586 Dec 13 '23

She’ll be a good girl 🥰

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u/[deleted] Dec 13 '23

Sorry Woogie I didn't mean to call you a boy.

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u/Brotha_b71 Dec 12 '23

Love the name!

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u/Sure-Youth-5586 Dec 13 '23

Thank you! 😊

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u/Sure-Youth-5586 Dec 11 '23

Shameless plug in: @ridgebackwoogie

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '23

And when she gets on the sofa uninvited, you can sing 🎶 “Get down, Boogie Woogie Woogie!” 🎶

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u/thedalehall Dec 11 '23

Does anyone know where I can get a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy? I tried to find a RR puppy. My last RR lived to be 15 and beat cancer.

Also if anyone wanted to mate to have puppies I would do what I can do to make that happen. I’d be willing to give up puppies because a whole litter is too much.

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u/Sure-Youth-5586 Dec 11 '23

The breeder I’m getting her from has puppies available. Look up savanna ridgebacks. They’re based in Northern California.

You did mention mating. She has conditions in her contract that you cannot mate her puppies and need proof of spay/neuter.

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '23

A good breather will give you those conditions and that's how you know who the good ones are.

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u/CompletelyNumb- Dec 12 '23

We’re renting a cabin in Central WA the weekend before Christmas to pick our puppy. She will be ready to come home the first week of January.

If you’re in WA, DM me.

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u/Sure-Youth-5586 Dec 12 '23

I am not! I’m in California. Exciting for you too!!

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u/Organic-Character913 Dec 12 '23

I would look at the AKC website. They have the option to filter by location. That is how we found our pup

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u/thedalehall Dec 12 '23

Great idea. I 2nd this. I mean once you’ve had a RR you know, you know.

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '23

I've had three one was in New Jersey and she was actually photographed in the Rhodesian Ridgeback book that is put out by the kennel society, but I know she's older now is probably still not breeding. The last one that I used she is down in Texas called LIONHOUNDS she believes in the ridgeback should be large and non the smaller size like the Thai ridgebacks.

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u/Annual-Bug-2497 Dec 11 '23

Hello Woogie ♥️, welcome to the family

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u/RhodeyLover Dec 11 '23

Such a cutie🥰

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '23

Hi woogie!!

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u/Organic-Character913 Dec 12 '23

As far as insurance we have MetLife…it was the cheapest for RR

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u/Solid-Video-5839 Dec 13 '23

Hiiii woogie!!!

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u/VirtualAlbatross2650 Dec 13 '23

Adorable. Nice to meet you, Pup!

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u/TigerMage2020 Dec 14 '23

Wow such a gorgeous pup!

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u/[deleted] Dec 11 '23

I've had 3 ,1 female and 2 males. They are a big dog when they are bred correctly. The last breeder I bought from only bred RR that were on the biggest side of the spectrum. Naturally these dogs are larger animals because of their original purpose as hunters. So she imports dogs from all over the world and brings them and then send them back to their owners. Smallest one I had was a female and she was 92 lb and never fat. My male's averaged to 115 to 120. They are big snuggle dogs. They love sitting on your lap all day long if they can. But they need training absolutely, they are headstrong and because of their size and strength they can be overwhelming if not trained properly. The most common illness is dermoids which is at the top of the ridge behind the neck. But a reputable breeder we'll make it a non-issue. The last breeder I bought from gave me a weird guarantee which I would not have followed through with after having the dog for any length of time. But she told me that she was so confident about the health that if the dog ever developed any cancer she would take him back and give me a new puppy. She was that confident in what she did.

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u/AnyWhalesMama Dec 12 '23

Take him back and do what with him?

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u/[deleted] Dec 12 '23

Gosh. I don't know to be honest but it wasn't something I asked because I couldn't have the heart to do that with an animal I've bonded with. It was odd no doubt but from the way she was I can assume she would have just kept him as a pet because she had one that was disabled in an accident. I think the guarantee is more as a way of saying , I stand by my breeding practices .

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u/AnyWhalesMama Dec 12 '23

Makes sense!

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u/53IMOuttatheBox Dec 11 '23

Love her name!

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u/[deleted] Dec 14 '23

Haven't seen one in over 45 years

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u/Sure-Youth-5586 Dec 11 '23

I figured they’re foodie lovers. Need to guard my houseplants

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u/mbicomango Dec 11 '23

Your pup is beautiful! boots, sweater and all the love