Rhodesian Ridgebacks, Silver Spring, MD Washington, DC and Northern Virginia

National and Regional Breed Resources

American Kennel Club (AKC): Premier registry for purebred dogs in the United States with information on each breed, care and training, responsible breeding, etc. Your puppy will come with an AKC registration form

Orthopedic Foundation f o r Animals (OFA): Genetic health screens database for purebred dogs. Type in the dogs name to find screening results for hips, elbows, degenerative myelopathy, thyroid, etc. This site is well done with a tremendous amount of information.

American Sight Hound Field Association (ASFA): Lure coursing with your Ridgeback can be alot of fun, especially when the dog stays on the lure. Start here for information, rules, events, etc. The AKC also sponsors lure coursing events for sight hounds.

Chesapeake Bay Rhodesian Ridgeback Club (CBARRC): A regional club that garners Ridgeback owners from the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Gather with these Ridgeback enthusiasts to learn more about the breed and meet ALOT of Ridgebacks in one place!

Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States (RCCUS): This is the national breed club site and has a wealth of information about the Ridgeback, current events and actively showing Ridgebacks.

Pedigree Online Search Tool (POST): Rhodesian Ridgeback pedigree search tool for AKC-registered dogs

Rhodesian Ridgeback Rescue, Inc. (RRRInc): Ridgeback rescue organization that operates in the United States and Canada

Ridgeback Rescue of the US (RRUS): Ridgeback rescue organization organization serving the United States

Julia Runk Jones’ Resources

Sengei Rhodesian Ridgebacks

Ten Commandments of Puppy Training

Canine Health

ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (fee based calls)

Pet Poison Hotline (fee based calls)

Dr. Jean Dodd’s 2016 Vaccination Protocol

PennHIP Screening

Balance IT Raw Feed Guidelines