JafariRidge Puppy Testimonials
"I couldn’t be happier with Judah. He is everything I could want in a dog: smart, self assured, fun, loving and oh so handsome."
-- Susan L.
"Billie has a beautiful soul. We could tell when we first met that the first few weeks of her life were filled with love and top notch care. She's smart, attentive and of course adorable, and she's now a bright star in our growing family."
-- Tim and B. Ann Dux
"Just got him home. He seems to be adapting really well. He was such a good traveler!!! I was really amazed. He cried for a couple of minutes when I had to first close the top of the carrier, but other than that not a peep and he was very calm."
-- Michael A.
"Bailey has adapted nicely to her new surroundings. She was great on the way home (20 Hours-ugh) and has fit in wonderfully. Thank you for breeding such a nice dog....she is a great addition to our family!
-- Mari Louise M.; Clarence Center, NY
"Ok lets start saying that when I was looking for my Rhodesian Ridgeback I was a little concerned about finding a good breeder. Im glad and very lucky I found Jafari Ridge! Manny and Linda aside from being an exceptional breeder they are really good people. They made us feel like part of their family and I really appreciate that. Now about my MOYO! What an exceptional puppy, well bred, super smart and awesome temperament. He sleep in his crate without crying at all since the first night. At 9 weeks old he already sits when asked, spin and come when called. He also likes playing in the water and riding in my kayak without causing any problems. He’s a very handsome Rhody and everyone who meets him falls in love with him. What else can I ask for! When Im ready for my next one I will definitely get him from Jafari Ridge! Thanks Manny and Linda, you guys are the best!
-- Eliot, Pembroke Pines, FL
"Working with Manny and Linda has been exemplary; they are so knowledgeable about the breed and were able to provide exceptional information in the process. We are very fortunate to have a son from the famous “DUGGA” Shango is splitting image of his father. Shango has brought my wife and I a lot of laughter, frustrations at time but we are definitely glad to have our 1st Ridgeback. Many thanks to Linda and Manny in everything they have done for us. Shango is Florida Key born, Florida Key raised."
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Tony and Stephanie DiFolco; Cudjoe Key FL.
"We had a name picked out for our Ridgeback puppy, which we were hoping to get in June from Jafariridge breeders in Florida. We had a name picked out for the puppy. It was not Sassi. But we were destined to have this pup. She was the runt of the litter of nine pups bred by Manny and Linda of Jafariridge. All the pups went to homes, but Sassi. She had been so small that Manny slept by her side so he could feed her every two hours. Eventually, she was strong enough to feed on her own and would get past her brothers who were the first to eat and would push her away. She showed no fear and did not hang back when pushed about. Manny and his wife Linda fell in love with her and decided to keep her and gave her the name Sassi for her spirit. When we found this out we asked if we could have her, convincing Manny, and we flew on March 17 from Chicago to Key Largo to pick her up. We were entranced by her. So lovely, sweet, but also showing intelligence and strength. She had to drive with us to Fort Lauderdale, fly for two hours (mind you in first class), and then drive an hour into the big city of Chicago arriving at one of the tallest high rises on the river. Over the next few days, she felt the bitter cold of Chicago, learned to climb up and down stairs and walk on a leash confidently along the river path. She met the kind condo staff, charming them and learned to go up and down in the elevator and look at the view from the 31st floor. She slept in her kennel by her new master and never cried once. She was a champion through it all. Definitely good breeding. And definitely a good breeder. She faces each day with no fear, curiosity and with a regal bearing. We are so happy to have her as a new addition to our family. Sassi is now discovering our ranch which is 150 acres of forest and hills. She plays with pine cones and romps around with us outside. It is a fitting home for such a fine Ridgeback. We hope that we will be able to get her another ridgeback for companionship. And it will for certain be from Jafariridge. It is so true that you don’t just pick the breed, but also the breeder. We have to thank Manny and Linda for their support and guidance throughout this process, and for being generous enough to give up their lovely girl Sassi."
-- Linda A. Canada "
"We contacted Linda and Manny at JafariRidge to let them know we would love to add one of their puppies to our family. From the moment we heard back from JafariRidge our experience has been exemplary. We were asked to come and visit the parents of our prospective new family member, so we took a road trip with great anticipation. It was quickly evident that both Dugga and Carmen were outstanding examples of the amazing pedigree that is nurtured at JafariRidge. In late January 2017 we were asked to come back to see the litter of 9 puppies: 3 girls and 6 boys. Our family quickly narrowed it down to 2 boys and after some conversations we were blessed with the prospect of taking home White Boy or as we would call him Leo a couple of weeks later. Leo has been an amazing joy with a loving temperament and beauty. We are reminded of our great fortune every time we take him for a walk, as the entire neighborhood are fawning over him. His health has been excellent – so much so, it appears he grows inches by the day. Linda and Manny have been great breeders guiding us along the way with great care and obvious love for their dogs."
-- Lars; Miami Beach
"Well, it’s been about one month since we took Jax home. In the past month he has grown from 16.8 lbs to 30 lbs! Doctor is extremely happy with his growth and his overall health. Jax spends 3-4 days on the beach running, playing, and laying under the umbrella. He isn’t too fond of the water, but he goes in without making much of a fuss. Jax is also the smartest puppy I have ever had. He picks up commands after only one or two sessions, and he is already incredibly attached to everyone in the family. We take him everywhere, and we always have to talk to people that come up to us and ask what kind dog he is. People just can’t believe how handsome he is!.
I just want to thank you again for sitting with us for a couple of hours at your home to discuss the challenges and benefits of owning a Rhodesian Ridgeback. I also want to thank you for answering our questions even after we brought him home, and I’m sure we will be in touch with you as Jax gets older. Jax has already proven that the benefits of having him as part of the family are too many to count, and the challenges are actually fun to work on.
Thank you both for letting our family take home one of your precious pups, and I look forward to seeing you in the future!"
Paul and Christine; Melbourne Beach, FL.
Hobbes
"Hobbes is a wonderful puppy!"
Benya
"She is such a wonderful dog. Extremely intelligent! She has a sweet personality and is very loving and affectionate. She does have a mischievous side to her which can keep us hopping :) But we love her dearly!!! I wanted to thank you for allowing us to have Benya. She is a wonderful addition to our family and has brought us a great amount of joy."
Jackson
"Thank you so much he is amazing and everything we wanted. He is adapting well and we can't get enough of him. We took him to our local vet and as you know he's perfect. Thanks again!"
Sheba
"Wow how the time has just flown by! Time flies fast when you are having fun! Thank you so much Manny and Linda for our beautiful girl! She has been such a joy to our family! She has blown us away with her intelligence and beauty of course. She is already an amazing pup, and will be an amazing dog. She is looking forward to meeting her brother later this summer. Thank you two again for everything." -- Tom Allen
Zola
"Pink girl doesn’t know it, but she won the lottery by becoming my wife’s baby. Ilona is still sad about our old ridgeback Terra, but she is very happy and in love with the new girl. Thank you so much for letting us have her. It has already made a big difference in the house. It’s a much happier place now."
Shumba
"He is very happy and loves to play in our big backyard. Shumba has been adjusting pretty good to living with us. He is a beautiful puppy and will grow up to be a beautiful dog. Thank you for everything!"
Leena
"She is such a perfect dog. I want to thank you two again."
