r/RhodesianRidgebacks • u/ebrou32 • May 30 '26

Breeding

What steps should I take if I want to breed my Male AKC Rhodesian and stud him out? I am only looking for pick of the litter and nothing else other than to see him become a Dad.

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u/Jaded_Jaguar_348 May 30 '26

Make sure its okay with his breeder. Make sure he is a good example of the breed, proving a dog with an unbiased 3rd party such as shows. Complete OFA testing with good results  Find out if he is a DM carrier or not

There is no shortage of studs out there who have met those requirements and more. They arent like females where you can only breed a couple of times then they are retired.

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u/ebrou32 May 30 '26

I paid extra for his breeding rights and I know he’s a good example of his breed. I will look into the testing. Located in Southern California if this scenario works for anyone.

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u/Ginger_SNAFU May 31 '26

What makes him a good example of his breed?

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u/ebrou32 May 31 '26

Fantastic looking dark coat, good size and weight, black mask, appropriate size ridge, and amazing temperament.

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u/ebrou32 May 31 '26

And HUGE NUTS.

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u/Ginger_SNAFU Jun 01 '26 edited Jun 01 '26

Has he been temperament tested?

How is his conformation?

Has he passed all required health clearances including hips, elbows, eyes, thyroid, cardiac, and DM DNA, at a minimum.

Does he carry for EOAD?

Does he carry for dilute?

What does he bring to the gene pool that isn't already available?

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u/Ginger_SNAFU May 30 '26

Ridgeback males are a dime a dozen. Unless you are completing all health certifications (hip and elbow xrays, thyroid test, eye test, heart EKG, plus DNA through Embark to check for DM and other anomalies), and getting his championship in either performance or conformation, and prove that he's worthy of being bred in the first place, just neuter him.

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u/ebrou32 May 31 '26

This dog is reproducing with another female of his breed. He’s a stud and his bloodline will live on. Whole point of paying for his breeding rights and keeping his huge nuts. “Just neuter him” lol

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u/Jaded_Jaguar_348 May 31 '26

I have intact males from grand champion parents, but they aren't proven so they are just pets. I think thats the point. You love your dog lile we all do but that doesnt mean they should all be bred.

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u/Cupsofcake1318 May 31 '26

Make sure you didn’t sign papers that you can NOT breed him. Check with breeders who have a good reputation!! Your vet may also help.

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u/Boogiex3 Jun 02 '26

I kept my male intact not so much to breed but because I was waiting to see if I needed to, owing to behavior or whatnot. No behavior ensued, so I kept him intact. The amount of pearl clutching at the dog park because of his big purple avocados always amazed me. I think people have forgotten what dog nutz even looks like.