Consider Joining or contacting the Rhodesian ridgeback clubs for general advice to help you in what to look for and also on breeders websites.

They have people who will answer questions in a honest manner as best to there ability.

http://www.rhodesianridgebacks.org/ 

There are more localised links on that site .

 

Might be a good idea to search out a good vet ,try getting a local one to you but one that also knows about ridgebacks, puppy classes and ringcraft are usualy advertised at your local vets.Classes are great places to meet new friends for you and your dog and a great place to get info on local dog friendly parks,pups,camping,holiday places etc.

Chat to your neighbours and let them feel involved in your new pup , dont forget sleepless nights are not only had by you in those first few weeks.

Designer rugs and ornaments are often playtoys so dont go re decorating just before you get a new addition , read up on crate training and toilet training as this is the first thing when you get home.

Crates are a training aid for the new pup but they are also places of peace and quiet , dont asume you can use one for the first time and not need to read up on them, it is not a prison or a punishment It should be as usefull to you for those times you need to clean or feed the family as well as being a place for pup to feel safe and warm.

Puppy Enquiry Form

Name and address

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Tel. number.............................. Mobile .............................................. 

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e.mail

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What experiance do you have with dogs/Rhodesain ridgebacks?

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Do you have a good area to walk / train?

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How many other pets do you have / do they get on with other pets / What is your vets name?

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Do you have a sutable room i.e room for the dog to have there own space or enough room to have a crate so that it wont be constantly disturbed ?

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How many hours will the dog be left on its own , how many times a week ?

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Do you own your home or rent / live with family / friends ?

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Are you prepared to change your lifestyle to fit in with the dog i.e no more going off for the weekend with out a second thought ?

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Have you thought of costs / vaccinations , pet needs i.e bedding ,crate,collars,leads,bowls as well as things like insurance and training also on kenneling if needed ?

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Have you got a surport plan in case you are unwell or can not take care of your dog for any short unforseen length of time ?

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Do you want a dog/bitch ?

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Do you want to show at any level - if yes then show a little as a hobby or go in to showing at a serious level ?

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Are you willing to make two visits or more to see your pup to help make sure you have the right one and to allow time in between for a possible home check ?

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Please send this to Beth0317@aol.com subject pup enq form  ...