From the very start, my puppies are in contact with both two- and four-legged family members. To ensure that the mother has the peace she needs after giving birth, the puppies grow up in a separate living area within our home, where they are lovingly cared for around the clock. Later, they are given access to the rest of the house so they can become familiar with the everyday sounds of family life.

It is very important to me that the little ones are exposed early on to a wide variety of environmental stimuli. They get used to the sounds of vacuum cleaners and household appliances, and they also learn how to interact with other animals. Thanks to our farm, the puppies experience contact with cats, cows, calves, and horses.

Around the 4th or 5th week, I open the doors to their “kindergarten.” There, the puppies can romp to their hearts’ content or explore the garden. At this stage, the entire pack takes part in their upbringing. I also take short car rides to accustom them to traveling, as well as small outings in the surrounding area. Since we are a dog-loving family, our puppies also have the chance to meet dogs that don’t live with us. This strengthens their self-confidence and supports healthy social interaction — helping their future families avoid many early training problems.

It is very important to me to meet all future puppy owners personally — I do not sell my dogs over the phone. Ideally, interested families get in touch early, so they can begin to bond with their future family member. As a breeder, I am happy to help in choosing the right puppy, because not every dog fits every family. The first visits are usually possible from the 3rd to 4th week of life.

I expect my puppy owners to carefully consider the responsibility of owning a Rhodesian Ridgeback. Every puppy is adorable — but they grow into large, strong dogs who need to be raised with love, consistency, and understanding.

I categorically reject kennel keeping. A Ridgeback needs close family contact; being kept in isolation would lead to emotional deprivation and, in the long run, possibly even aggression.

My puppies are only placed in their new homes after the official litter inspection by the breeding club and after being thoroughly examined by a veterinarian, vaccinated, and microchipped. I guarantee a clean, species-appropriate upbringing under the best possible conditions. Of course, I cannot promise that your dog will never fall ill, achieve only the highest show titles, or excel in every test — even though I sincerely wish that for each of them.

I hope for an open and heartfelt relationship with all my puppy owners and will gladly provide help and advice whenever needed. Anyone who raises dogs with as much passion and love as I do will understand that each farewell is difficult. I don’t want to find “buyers” for my dogs — I hope to find people with heart and empathy for the “best friend of humankind.”