Welcome to the Home of Rare Earth Rhodesian Ridgebacks

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 daughter, Alexis, with one of our dogs, Wanda.

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