The Dogs of Tifari

Michigan Location

My name is Angie Hartley. And together with my husband, Brian, we live with 3 ridgebacks, 2 cats, and fish (and the occasional 4-legged visitor) I first fell in love with Ridgebacks when I met Foosa's Sire at the Vet clinic where I am a Tech. He was 10 weeks old and such a composed and regal puppy. I started researching the breed extensively and decided it was the perfect breed for us. Our first RR, Kayin, is from Ridgeback Rescue and it was a wonderful experience to be able to give him a forever home and a new chance at life. For our second Ridgeback, it was an honor to get a daughter of the that first Ridgeback I ever met. "Foosa" was our pick from that litter. Piper is a daughter from Foosa's first litter and her zest-for-life attitude keeps everyone smiling. Our dogs are members of our family first and foremost, so they live in our home with us, never out in a kennel. They play a large part in our everyday lives! We train each dog to be a well mannered role model for the breed, and each dog can boast of a CGC-Canine Good Citizen certificate, awarded by the AKC. Foosa is also is a registered Therapy Dog. We hope to meet you out and about at the local dogparks and we always welcome visitors at Tifari!

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Foosa

Piper

Kayin (Rescue)

Pennsylvania Location

I am Kathy Owen. I currently live with three ridgebacks, Rylee, Dexer, and Rogue. I grew up with dogs and for me, a house doesn't become a home until there is a dog in it. When I began looking for a dog of my own, I started researching different breeds and stumbled across the ridgeback and was quite intrigued. My first experience with ridgebacks was with Foosa's sire and Dam. They were amazing dogs. I next met Foosa and Angie, and was sold on the breed. Angie gave me my first ridgeback, Rylee, a Foosa daughter. She is a sweet, loving and hard working girl. She is my first show dog and has patiently been my little guinea pig as I delve into the world of conformation, obedience, agility and lure coursing. I aquired my third ridgeback, Dexter, all the way from Oregon, and I couldn't ask for a better boy. I am excited to jump into conformation and performance events with him too. Rogue is my current puppy. I decided to keep her from Rylee's first litter. My goal is to have dogs who are not only beautiful or handsome, but also smart and well-rounded.