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Alpine Ranch Ridgebacks
- California
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Anna P., the breeder behind Alpine Ranch Ridgebacks located in California. We’re devoted to ensuring there are healthy puppies for others to enjoy and we do so by responsibly growing this incredible breed. We raise our litters in our home to help set the foundation for happy and confident puppies to transition well into their forever homes. It’s a privilege to have the opportunity to make an impact on each individual puppy!
Q. & A. with Anna
Why did you start breeding?
Our dogs can run for miles on the ranch or sleep on the couch in a snowstorm and never get destructive or anxious. Our dogs reside as well in houses or apartments as they do on 15 acres in the pines. When I fell in love with this breed I was dedicated to Improving every facet of the breed I could through education and extremely careful selection.What makes your program special?
We are a hardworking ranch with even harder working dogs. They guard from coyotes to mountain lions, livestock, poultry and pet friendly. Extremely socialized animals that you can trust with your baby, parrot, chicken, or grandma. No aggression towards other dogs, and will be your pillow or your protector. We are dedicated to strive for the best in all we produce.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include wheaten brn nose, red wheaten, rd whtn brn nose, lt whtn brn nose, and light wheaten. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Pink Collar Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Rose Collared Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Blue Collar Male 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Red Collar Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Black Collar Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Silver Colar Girl #1
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Anna
Anna has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Puppy prices include a $300 deposit and between $900 - $1,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price includes AKC registration numbers, vet exams, veterinary certification, vaccinations, and care and intentional socialization. Refundable if puppy litter does not produce.”
Contract & health guarantee
Anna may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Anna offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Anna directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Anna.
Breeder’s location
Meet in California
5652 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Sacramento Airport
5598 miles away
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More about Anna
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Canine Ambassador.
Anna has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Anna was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Anna is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Alpine Ranch Ridgebacks meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Eris, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Eris
Amazing working ranch/family protection Rhodesians. Extremely good lines, wonderful health, temperament , work ethic , and unmatched beauty. No genetic issues on either side. These dogs will work your ranch, face down a bobcat, cuddle your babies,guard your livestock, and hang on the couch with you all day. All puppies are socialized to horses, ranch work, cats, parrots, chickens, small animals, and pets of all sizes. Incredible alarm dogs with the moxie to back it up. They will not harm even your smallest farm animal but will face a Bobcat without a seconds hesitation. Both sire and Dam are AKC Registered, and come in at about 110-115lbs.
Spar, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Spar
Spar is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Anna decided to make him part of their program. Anna has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Alpine Ranch Ridgebacks reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
