Breed Health
The Rhodesian Ridgeback, in general, is a healthy breed. A recent health survey, Rhodesian Ridgeback Breed Council Health Survey, published in 2022 reported over 45% of the dogs included in the survey have never reported any health issues and many more reported only minor non breed specific health issues. To read more about the health survey click here.
This page gives access to factual information of a number of health conditions experienced in the breed along with information of the club's Health Coordinator.
Breed Health Coordinator
The club's Health Coordinator is Kelly Millward. Kelly brings with her years of personal experience with the health conditions associated with the Rhodesian Ridgeback. Here is a bit about her background, in her own words. Click here
You can email Kelly for advice on breed health, health testing, etc. by clicking here.
