20/06/2026
Shemshi puppies are 6 weeks old.
Only a couple of boys available to approved homes. Enquiries welcome 0210 255 3332, [email protected]
check out my website www.shemshi.co.nz
At Shemshi Rhodesian Ridgebacks, we believe responsible breeding combines experience, knowledge of our bloodlines, and modern health testing. Decades of pedigree breeding experience are valuable, but genetic testing provides an extra layer of protection for the future of the breed.
Some hereditary conditions can remain hidden for generations. Dogs may appear healthy, have excellent temperaments, and come from strong bloodlines, yet still carry recessive genetic conditions without showing any signs themselves. DNA testing helps identify these risks before breeding decisions are made.
Health testing is not about excluding good dogs from breeding. It is about making informed mating decisions to reduce the risk of inherited disease while maintaining strong, diverse bloodlines. Modern breeding programmes around the world now use health testing alongside pedigree knowledge as standard best practice.
At Shemshi, our focus is on:
Strong temperaments
Sound structure
Breed type
Long-term health
Carefully planned matings
Lifelong support for puppy owners
We believe transparency and ongoing education are important parts of ethical breeding. Health testing strengthens confidence in pedigree breeding and helps protect the future of Rhodesian Ridgebacks for generations to come.
