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The litter of eleven newborn Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies asleep together in a flower-trimmed basket lined with a white blanket, each wearing a different coloured collar ribbon.
Puppies are here

Born September 10th.

Eleven puppies — six girls and five boys. Some are already promised to families on our list, who will choose their puppy once the litter is a little older. If you have been waiting on this litter, now is the time to send a questionnaire.

Born
9-10-2026
Litter
11 — 6 girls, 5 boys
Sire
Jasper · CHIC 151155
Dam
Stella · CHIC 215506
Reservations
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Cheryl Knopp, breeder at Mockingbird Ridge.
Cheryl Knopp · Jarrettsville, MD
Meet the breeder

Cheryl Knopp

I have owned dogs all my life. However, I fell in love with the Rhodesian Ridgeback in 2002, 24 years ago, while working in Hawaii. They are the family dog, protector, hunter, and loyal companion. In Hawaii the Rhodesian Ridgeback is used to hunt the wild boar.

Thirteen years ago I was given the first opportunity to own my first Rhodesian Ridgeback, Mia. She was too smart to lure course — the plastic bag is not a real bunny. Her show career was short and ended after health testing confirmed DJD of the elbow. So she settled in as a loving companion, comforter and couch cuddler, a running partner turned couch potato who has been loved by all.

In 2022 I embarked on a new journey with Stella, aka Skyridge Girl on Fire. Her affectionate, loyal, velcro, aim-to-please personality has led me to new friendships and strong partnerships, with a desire to preserve this amazing breed.

Member, Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States Member, Chesapeake Bay Area Rhodesian Ridgeback Club
Rhodesian Ridgebacks · Jarrettsville, MD

Meet the Parents

Long pedigree of excellence. Both hold full clearances registered with the OFA and searchable by registration number.

Dam Female · Dam
Stella, our Rhodesian Ridgeback dam, stacked at a show.

Stella

Skyridge Girl On Fire, SC · CGC TKN BCAT · CHIC 215506

Our Foundation Girl

Skyridge Girl on Fire, aka Stella, is out of Ch Celtic Lore’s Dark Tales × Skyridge Leia Starlight. She is sensible off lead, aims to please, and brings an amazing temperament that is supernatural for a liver girl. Full clearances on hips, elbows, heart, eyes, and thyroid.

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Sire Male · Sire
Jasper stacked on the podium taking Best in Show, Owner Handled, at the Cen-Tex Kennel Club in Belton, Texas.

Jasper

GCHS CH Heatherstone Rock Solid Performance · CHIC 151155

OHG CD RA AXP AJP DCAT CGCA CGCU TKN ATT VC — a Grand Champion with working titles across obedience, rally, agility, and coursing. Sire of the September litter.

Jasper is from Texas, so this was a joint effort in the breeding of this pair. He was carefully chosen by myself and co-owner Kim Carpenter, owner of Skyridge Ridgebacks, on the foundation of three core principles: temperament, structure, and brains. He has a laid-back, aim-to-please temperament; structure with gorgeous movement, moderate in size and height; and brains. To top it off, he has a beautiful head.

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Their puppies arrived September 10th, 2026. Meet the litter, or send a questionnaire.

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Eleven puppies born September 10th. New photos through the week as they grow.

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