Who we are
We have two Tifari Location. Michigan and Texas. We are Great Friends who met while showing and have shared ethics and a common goal in our breeding program. 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. WE strive to porduce pups that are great ambassadors for the breed- either in a show ring or on your couch! We hope to meet you out and about at the local dogparks and we always welcome visitors at Tifari.
Angie Hartley - Michigan
Location: Ortonville, Michigan 48462
Phone: (586)822-8575
Email: angie@tifarirr.com
My name is Angie Hartley. And together with my husband, Brian, we live with 5 ridgebacks and and one gecko (and the occasional 4-legged visitor.) I have been an active member in the Raisin River Ridgeback club of Michigan for the past 20+ years and have held positions from vice president to board member. I am currently the Vice president. I have been a member of RR Club of America for 20+ years. I am also an AKC Gold Level Breeder of Merit. I first fell in love with Ridgebacks when I met my first RR puppy during my job, where worked as a veterinary technician for 20 years. Our first RR, "Kayin" was 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, we chose a reputable breeder /mentor and bought our foundation girl, Foosa, and it all started from there!
I show and enjoy many venues in the sports and really appreciate the versatility of the breed. However, my favorite dog activity has to be hiking and beach walks where they can just be dogs! I have also expanded into judging ridgebacks now as well.
Kathy Sink - Texas
Location: Sachse, TX
Phone: (610)310-6863
Email: kathy@tifarirr.com
I am Kathy Owen-Sink. I am also a member of the Trinity Valley Rhodesian Ridgback Club, and The RR Club of the United States. I live in the Dallas, Texas area with my husband, John, and our two beautiful sons Declan and Zane. We currently live with two ridgebacks, Gambit and Rogue. For me, dogs are a part of the family and wonderful, soulful companions. When I began looking for a dog, I started researching different breeds and came across the ridgeback and was quite intrigued. Here was a breed that was tough but sensitive, smart but stubborn, active but also able to cuddle. The ridgeback sounded like an interesting breed. I met a few ridgebacks and became acquainted with their unique personalities. I next met Angie and her ridgebacks, Foosa, and was sold on the breed. My first ridgeback came from Angie's first litter. "Rylee", taught me what ridgebacks were all about. Challenging at times but so rewarding. She is a sweet, loving and hard working girl. She was my first show dog and was my little guinea pig as I dove into the world of conformation and performance events like obedience and lure coursing. I acquired my male ridgeback, "Dexter", from Bakari Ridgebacks in Oregon, and I couldn't have asked for a better boy. He was a handsome cuddle bug who finished his championship and grand championship quickly. . He is the male foundation for the Tifari line and is in the pedigree of many of the puppies we produce. Rogue is the puppy I decided to keep from "Rylee's" first litter. She is an extremely energetic girl who wags with her whole body. "Gambit" is the newest addition. He is "Rogue's" son. As a breeder, my goal is to have dogs who not only adhere to the standard, but are also smart and well-rounded.
