Welcome to Jahina Reg’d Kennels.
We are Jeff and Danielle Burtch. Our involvement in Ridgebacks began back in 2000. Jeff is currently a Director for the Prairie Region for The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Canada. Our dogs are not only our companions, but members of our family.
We spend a great deal of our time with our dogs, showing in conformation, obedience, lure coursing and agility. We believe the Ridgeback to be a very versatile dog.
We breed occasionally and when we do our goal is to produce puppies sound in temperament, in health and who conform to the breed standard. We only breed dogs who have had their hips and elbows OFA’d certified and their heart and thyroid are clear. We make every attempt to socialize each puppy to as many different things as possible while they are here with us. We have found that providing Early Neurological Stimulation, as per well-known Judge, Researcher and Writer, Dr. Carman Battaglia's protocol, has provided our puppy's a wonderful foundation to start their lives. This neurological stimulation "Super Dog's Program", has been found to provide these dogs with a greater resistance to disease and a stronger tolerance to stress. It also improves trainability, performance, health and potential. Please visit the following website for more information
www.breedingbetterdogs.com/articles/early_neurological_stimulation_en.html
For additional information on Rhodesian Ridgeback health information, please visit the following web site
www.rhodesianridgebackhealth.org
We are selective of our puppy owners. Although we love the breed, Rhodesian Ridgebacks are not for everyone. We do encourage puppy owners to stay in contact and are always available for support.
Our puppies are guaranteed and sold with a non-breeding contract registered with the Canadian Kennel Club. Pets are to be spayed or neutered. In the event a dog is shown in conformation, the non-breeding contract may be lifted upon meeting certain requirements.
We are members of the Canadian Kennel Club, Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Canada, Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Eastern Canada, Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States and the Manitoba Gazehound Association.
So, what do all those letters behind the dog's names mean? Here's a brief list:
Ch.-Conformation Champion (Cdn: Canadian Champion, Am: American Champion)
CGN- Canine Good Neighbour
CD-Companion Dog
CDX-Companion Dog Excellent
RN-Rally Novice
RA-Rally Advanced
RE-Rally Excellent
HIC-Herding Instinct Certificate
HT-Herding Tested
SJATD-St John Ambulance Therapy Dog
TDI-Therapy Dog Internationl
TT- Temperment Tested
TN-N-Novice Tunnelers (North American Dog Agility Council)
NAC-Novice Agility (North American Dog Agility Council)
VC-Versatility Companion
VCH-Versatility Champion
VDX-Versatility Dog Excellent
VM-Versatility Master
ROM-Register of Merit