Welcome to the Home of Rare Earth Rhodesian Ridgebacks

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We are proud to annouce that Rare Earth now has it's 32nd conformation champion !! Congrats to Zebedee who finished with 2 5 pt majors and a 3 point major! This gives his dam Zelda 5 finished offspring for her register of merit! ALSO NITRO Completes 2010 as the # ONE COURSING ASFA Rhodesian Ridgeback--we are very proud of them both!.

Thank you for visiting my WEB site. I am Meg Willis-Redfern and I purchased my first Ridgeback, Eve, in 1987, but did not whelp my first litter until 1991. Since that time I have averaged about one litter per year, striving for quality and not quantity. My pups are raised in a home environment and are well socialized. They are sold with a health guarantee and I provide a support system throughout their lifetime. I encourage my puppy people to participate in the different sports and activities available to Ridgebacks so that they can fully enjoy being with their dog. Below is a photo of my 4 canine friends.

My Breeding Philosophy

It is our goal to breed Ridgebacks that are excellent representatives of their breed in all respects. For this they must:

1) BE HEALTHY - We screen all breeding stock for hip and elbow dysplasia, thyroid abnormalities, and for eye (CERF) and cardiac problems. For additional information on Ridgeback heath, click on HEALTH .

2) BE INTELLIGENT AND SHOW GOOD TEMPERAMENT - This is demonstrated by successfully competing in obedience or rally, earning a CGC, obtaining an American Temperament Testing Society certification, or by doing therapy work. For information on these venues click on PERFORMANCE .

3) BE FUNCTIONAL - Which is proven by competing and excelling in performance events such as lure coursing and agility. For more information on these venues click on PERFORMANCE .

4) LOOK LIKE A RIDGEBACK - Demonstrated by conforming to the Rhodesian Ridgeback standard as shown by completing an AKC and/or UKC conformation championship. For information on the Rhodesian Ridgeback standard, click on CONFORMATION.

My Interests

I am a member of the following organizations:

Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States, member since 1988

Performance Committee Chair 1998 – 2002
Health and Genetics Committee member 2000 - present

Michigan Gazehound Association, member since 1994

Board of Directors, 1999 - present

Obedience Training Club of Greater Lansing, member since 1990
Capital City Canine Agility Club, member since 2002

“FORM FOLLOWS FUNCTION”

BEAUTIFUL, INTELLIGENT & FUNCTIONAL WITH THE TITLES TO PROVE IT