About Us

Compound

Noun. "Something produced by combining two or more ingredients, parts, or elements;

a combination of parts or principles forming a whole."

My kennel name is a culmination of years of education, experience, training, competing, and raising dogs.

I am always learning and always striving to increase my knowledge to share with my owners, other breeders, and fanciers.

Compound Rhodesian Ridgebacks

A SHORT STORY ABOUT THE BEGINNING

In 2001, I was stationed at the Consul General in Frankfurt Germany as a Marine Security Guard. As I stood post, I turned to see a woman standing outside the Consul doors with a magnificent red dog. I immediately spoke into the intercom to find out what kind of dog he was. She said he was a Rhodesian Ridgeback. As I began my search to find out more information about this dog, I discovered that the Rhodesian Ridgeback was exactly the type of dog I had been looking for. When I returned to the US two years later I began my search to acquire one of my own. Sadly I was met with breeders who would not return my emails or phone calls because I was active-duty military. While I did understand their concern, I had a plan in place if I was ever met with the challenge of having to deploy. I acquired my first Ridgeback in 2004 from a breeder who did not complete health testing or temperament testing. I did however learn about what to look for in my next dog and I was much better prepared when the time came. I personally make a point to try and answer all inquiry emails because I hope that someone doesn't end up in the same situation as I was at the beginning of my introduction to the breed.

When I acquired my first Ridgeback, I had no intention of competing in performance or conformation. I was also not interested in breeding. All I wanted was a pet and companion. Roughly a year and a half after acquiring that first dog, I was compelled by a friend to attend a lure coursing trial. Rather unexpectedly, my dog really loved the sport and was keen on the lure. I am grateful to have attended that first trial because it ultimately led me to a whole world of people that I did not know existed. Over the last almost twenty years, I have come into contact with people who have guided my path in this breed. I have spent a lot of time watching and learning. I have come to really believe in supporting local clubs and that education is key. I personally have attended several breeding and reproduction seminars and have completed my degree to better understand people and improve my communication and writing skills. I also completed a full year of certification dog training courses to better understand canine behavior and ways to help my owners and personal dogs by learning better training techniques. I believe that staying connected with owners is important for the life of my puppies.