Our Mission
About Us
To raise exceptional Rhodesian Ridgebacks — the right way.
At Ember Ridge, our mission is simple but powerful:
To honor the legacy of the Ridgeback by breeding with intention, raising with integrity, and matching each pup with a forever family that values loyalty, strength, and heart.
We are committed to:
Whole health care: From filtered water to homemade food and natural living, we support our dogs' wellness from the inside out.
Early development: We raise our puppies with enrichment, exposure, and structure to lay a strong foundation for life.
Thoughtful pairings: We choose breeding pairs for health, structure, temperament, and compatibility — not convenience.
Lifelong support: When you take home an EmberRidge puppy, you become part of our extended family.
We believe dogs should be more than beautiful. They should be balanced, intuitive, and bred with purpose. That’s the Ember Ridge difference.
Rooted in Purpose. Raised with Heart.
At Ember Ridge Rhodesian Ridgebacks, we don’t just breed dogs, we raise family. Our journey began with one exceptional Ridgeback named Zion and a vision to do things the right way: ethically, intentionally, and with deep respect for the breed's legacy.
We’re a family-based breeder nestled in North Texas, raising Ridgebacks in the heart of our home and the rhythm of our daily life. Our dogs are never sidelined, they’re part of everything we do. From trail walks to playtime with our kids, they’re integrated into our lives because we believe how a dog is raised matters just as much as what they’re bred for.
We maintain a toxin-free home, use only filtered water for our animals, and feed a completely homemade, species-appropriate diet — no kibble, ever. Our dogs enjoy nutrient-rich meals made from whole foods, including fresh eggs from our free-range backyard chickens, organic meats, and thoughtfully chosen superfoods. Because the foundation of a healthy dog starts long before they go home with you — it starts with us.
Our litters are intentionally limited so we can give each pup the time, attention, and enrichment they deserve. We use early neurological stimulation (ENS), exposure to kids, animals, sounds, and routines to help our puppies grow into confident, resilient, and emotionally intelligent companions.
We’re not a kennel. We’re a homestead.
We’re not just raising puppies. We’re raising future family members.
And we wouldn’t do it any other way.
All of our dogs and puppies are registered with the American Kennel Club