Welcome to Tifari Rhodesian Ridgebacks

The name "Tifari " is Swahili and means "one who inspires." Our dogs inspire us to do more with them, and with life, so we are a kennel known for it's performance and versatility. Not only do we have beautiful dogs, but they are intelligent and willing to work for us. Our Ridgebacks are members of our family first and foremost, but together we also enjoy competing actively in Agility, Conformation, Obedience, Rally, Therapy Work, and Lure-Coursing. We now have two Tifari Locations, Michigan and Pennsylvania. Together, we work towards the goal of owning versatile ridgebacks and occasionally producing beautiful pups with sound health and temperaments. We hope they will provide their new homes with the same love and fulfillment that we have found with our dogs. Our ridgebacks also visit classrooms of all ages to help teach canine safety and awareness to children. We also attend many rescue animal fund-raiser events to help raise money and educate the public on ridgebacks. Enjoy the website and feel free to contact us with any questions.

  • AKC
    BREEDER OF MERIT!
  • Foosa x Aladdin Pups
    2008 Litter
  • Foosa & Piper
    Win at the 2011 National Specialty
  • Christmas 2011
    Piper, Rowan, and Henry in their coats.
  • Foosa
    Best of breed!
  • Henry & Ruby
    Endurance Trial Qualifiers
  • Piper
    Showing off @ 6 months old!
  • 3 dogs
    Dagan, Foosa, and Piper
  • Darby
    Resting in the grass.
  • Dexter
    9 weeks old!
  • Ramsay
    Moving out in Monroe
  • Foosa X Captain Pups!
    The Cuteness cannot be Stopped!
  • Samson
    7 weeks old!
  • Piper and Luna
    At the Dogpark!
  • Rylee X Hondo Pups!
    2011 litter
  • Molson
    7 Weeks old!
  • Foosa x Cooper Pups
    2010 Litter
  • Piper
    Going over the Panel Jump!
  • Rylee
    Champion Photo
  • Henry
    Lure Coursing
  • Ozzy
    9 weeks old
  • Ramsay
    Herding Sheep!

Accomplishments

  • Member of The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of The United States (RRCUS)
  • Member of The Raisin River Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of Michigan
  • Top Twenty RRCUS Agility 2005, 2007, & 2008
  • Top 10 RRCUS Obedience 2008
  • Top Twenty RRCUS Overall Obedience 2006, 2007 & 2010
  • Top Twenty RRCUS Novice Obedience 2009
  • Top 20 ASFA Lure Coursing 2010
  • RRCUS 2010 #3 Brood Bitch (tie)
  • RRCUS Top 25 Owner/Handler 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010
  • Home of 4 RRCUS Versatility Titled Dogs
  • 2009 National Specialty Triathalon Triple Qualifier

  Check out this Great Video of a Tifari Puppy "Mc"  and his "Dreams"