After researching long and hard about which breed of dog to get as my loyal companion.
I decided a Rhodesian Ridgeback was the one. Mischievous, sensitive, strong willed, intelligent and loyal (just like me) to name a few of their wonderful traits.
I was lead to a wonderful lady called Jo, we had a phone call as she had an upcoming litter but sadly I had missed the boat. Jo contacted me later on in the year to tell she had another litter due at Easter. My name was on the list! Jo wanted to meet me first and understand my life and living arrangements. Not the most conventional as I live on a Barge and run a ferry service 7 days a week. But a dog would be with me 24/7.
I travelled to Kent to meet Jo and her fur family. I met her family and the dogs. I was in awe. These dogs were beautiful, so well behaved and calm. I was able to meet the dogs grandparents, parents and siblings.
I left hoping I would be chosen to take on one of these amazing dogs. Jo called a few weeks later and said I could have one of the upcoming litters. I couldn’t wait. 11th March they were born – soon after I travelled to pick my new baby.
When I arrived this tiny little girl chose me. She walked up to me and that was that I had to have her. Jo and I chatted for hours about what to expect and how to care correctly for the breed, she had previously sent me a very in-depth list of dos and don’ts and preparing for my puppy. Jo was a fountain of knowledge.
12 weeks later I went to collect Siren. Again she came to me and I knew it was meant to be. I took her home with every instruction I could possibly need. She sat beautifully all the way home.
Since that day she hasn’t left my side. Nothing phases her she is just everything I could have wished for in a dog. Only 5 months old and she is beautifully behaved, loyal, fun and the most amazing company. She loves the cats already although they are still warming to her!
Jo and I keep in regular contact and I am planning on meeting up with one of Siren’s cousins soon as they live close by.
Jo was nothing but professional and showed so much care and attention to her dogs, litters and their new forever homes. I was so confident buying Siren from Jo and I am hoping to get her a brother in the near future. Ridgebacks are incredible dogs and I couldn’t fault Jo and her breeding of these dogs.
I am forever grateful, she has made me a very happy man these past few months .