Rhodesian Ridgeback Charitable Foundation-RRCF

We are excited to share the the RRCF Store is now open and ready for business. Thanks to the generous support of our members who have donated items in the past we can now offer a curated collection of Rhodesian Ridgeback memorabilia. We will have more to come in the next few weeks. Thank you Lynn Miller and Rand Ningali ( rand tribal) for your hard work showcasing this art.

Store 2 — Rhodesian Ridgeback Charitable Foundation Store Store Clear Filters Clear Silhouette of Head and Neck $75.00 Add To Cart Added! A Mother’s Pride $250.00 Add To Cart Added! Courage #7/250 $1,000.00 Add To Cart Added! Mom and Pup $175.00 Add To Cart Added! Courage $1,000.00 Add To Cart Added! Large Standing #10/350 $200.00 Add To Cart Added...

THE RHODESIAN RIDGEBACK CLUB

OF THE UNITED STATES, INC

AKC Licensed Club Since 1971

HEALTH SURVEY

Launched just before the RRCUS National Specialty Show and highlighted during the RRCUS Health and Genetics Committee (H&G) seminars in Ocala, the Rhodesian Ridgeback Health Survey is now up and running on the OFA website.

The OFA has developed survey formatting according to breed club requirements/requests. The data generated is then collated by the OFA at no cost to the breed club.

For the future health of our breed, the committee invites everyone to grab a cup of coffee and take a few moments to complete a survey - maybe one a day if multiple dogs. It’s easy and not too time consuming - 5 to 7 minutes. If you co-own a dog(s), make certain that one owner completes the survey. And don’t forget any that you’ve lost in the past 5 years. One survey per dog, totally anonymous.

Breeders, since the age groups begin at age 0, please consider entering whelps and baby puppies who failed to thrive, identifying the reason if known. In addition H&G would appreciate if you forward this information to your puppy owners so that they may also complete surveys.

1. Go to OFA.org

2. Click on “Browse By Breed”

3. Choose Rhodesian Ridgeback

4. Click on “Health Survey”

5. Click on “Fill Out Form”

A huge thank you to all those who donated to RRCF in Honor of Skittles at our RR National Specialty! Close to $3000 was raised!Thank you to Alison Ankiewicz and Pat Hoffmann for overseeing the booth! A special thank you to Rosemary Simpson for your generous contribution. Please continue to consider donating to this foundation to assist with funding towards CHF! It”s never too late!

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Don't forget to stop by the RRCF booth to for Skittles and to complete the RRCUS Health and Genetic Survey.

RRCF has a drawing for a $200 Gift Card donated by Alison Ankiewicz for who donated $25+ to the Skittles Honorary Drive to battle canine cancer

I received a wonderful email from
Stephanie Montgomery, DVM, PhD, DACVP

CEO

AKC Canine Health Foundation



This year, we celebrate milestones that showcase the strength of our community and the progress we’ve made together. The AKC Canine Health Foundation (CHF) is marking 30 years of advancing canine health through science, and the Rhodesian Ridgeback Charitable Foundation (RRCF) is proudly celebrating 10 years of impact.



At the same time, the Ridgeback community continues to lead the way in the fight against canine cancer.



For 2025, we are honored to announce that the Rhodesian Ridgeback Charitable Foundation and the Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States are once again matching donations up to $30,000.



That means every dollar you give will be doubled up to $30,000 to power new discoveries, better treatments, and healthier futures.



Over the last three years, this campaign has raised $268,303 to fight cancer in dogs. With your generosity, researchers have delivered early detection tools, innovative therapies, and fresh hope for the dogs we love.

Double Your Impact: Donate Today

Join Ridgebacks in Putting the Paws Down on Cancer.

“Our Rhodesian Ridgebacks, like many other breeds, deserve long and healthy lives with their families. Cancer too often extinguishes that hope. Ridgebacks want you to join them in this Cancer Match campaign to put the ‘Paws Down’ on cancer. Your donation will positively double the impact.”



- Dr. Nancy Rich, Veterinarian, Rhodesian Ridgeback Breeder, and Health & Genetics Liaison for RRCF

Every Dollar Up to $30,000 Drives Discovery Against Cancer.

By supporting CHF’s Oncology Program Area, you honor decades of progress while accelerating the research that will transform outcomes for dogs everywhere.



Please join us in celebrating 30 years of CHF progress and 10 years of Ridgeback impact by making your gift go twice as far. Together, we can put the Paws Down on Cancer.

https://www.rrcfus.org/donate

We will be at the National in Ocala. Stop by and see the good work we have been doing this year! Your support makes it possible.