In his grief over the loss of a dog, a little boy stands for the first time on tiptoe, peering into the rueful morrow of manhood. After this most inconsolable of sorrows there is nothing life can do to him that he will not be able… Read More
Showing a profound lack of judgment by the people at Google, my site often ends up at the top of search results for questions about Rhodesian Ridgebacks. My qualifications for such prestigious placement are that I have Rhodesian Ridgebacks, I have a camera, and I have a very loose understanding of how to control both of those things. That said, I’m always happy to share whatever knowledge I’ve picked up along the way. I can’t offer the expertise of a veterinarian or behaviorist, so I simply try to share the perspective of what an average owner might experience. Read More
On the day I picked up each one of my dogs I handed over a check for nearly two thousand dollars. That is a lot of money. My decision to pay a large sum for a puppy is a contentious one amongst dog lovers. For many, a line has been drawn and anyone who does not acquire their dog from a shelter or rescue is the on the wrong side. But I don’t see my decision to purchase my dogs from an ethical breeder as oppositional to rescue efforts, I see it as complementary to them. I think it’s worth explaining why. Read More
How much exercise do Rhodesian Ridgebacks need? More than this! But we’re making the best of the situation. Hope everyone else is staying safe too. Read More
Two Ridgebacks, two small children, one dad, no problem. Okay, maybe a few problems. Or mostly problems. But hey, at least we have plenty of time to work on solving them. Hope everyone is staying healthy and safe!… Read More
Penny is not the only dog for me. The math is straightforward. I had a dog before her. I brought home a dog after her. Less straightforward is my conviction there can never be, “the only dog for me.” Because if that dog did exist, I had him. Now that… Read More