Meet the Team

  • I'm a registered nurse with a career rooted in caring for others, most notably children with special needs and patients in hospice. My path to breeding began early, working alongside my family to raise hunting dogs where I developed a lasting love and respect for canine ability and companionship.

    Today I bring that same dedication and empathy to raising Rhodesian Ridgebacks. My focus is on early development and foundational training that prepares each puppy for a successful life whether as a cherished family companion or a working partner. With a strong passion for service work, my goal is to become certified in training mobility assistance and emotional support dogs. I'm especially drawn to equipping Ridgebacks for tasks that support individuals with mobility, stability, autism and PTSD including assist to stand, balance while walking, deep pressure therapy, retrieval, self harm interruption, and guiding those who may become disoriented.

    This journey is driven by heart science and a deep belief in the bond between dog and human

  • Trinton James, a registered nurse working in Cardiac Intensive Care, was once a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit patient. As the son of Tammy Ross, he developed a deep passion for the breed as he followed in his mother’s footsteps. He is a dedicated breeder and owner-handler of Rhodesian Ridgebacks for over 12 years. Raised with deep a deep appreciation for the breed, he shares the farm’s commitment to responsible breeding, sound temperament, and preserving the strength, health and character of Rhodesian Ridgeback.

    Trinton is a proud owner of Int Ch Utulivu Mkuu Copper who has also earned his AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC), and Farm Dog certification. Copper is currently trained for deep pressure and emotional support for anxiety.

    OFA Hips Excellent. OFA Elbows Normal. DNA Clear.