ApacheRidge Ranch

Diana L.

Breeder of Rhodesian Ridgebacks

  • Oakville, WA
  • Responds within a few days

Meet the breeder

I'm Diana L., the breeder behind ApacheRidge Ranch located in Oakville, WA. All parent dogs are Certified OFA Hips Good to Excellent, Elbows Normal, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy-Clear, EOAD-Clear, and Degenerative Myelopathy N/N. ApacheRidge Ranch is the home of healthy, hardy and happy Ridgebacks. We have a lifetime commitment to every single one of them. We Love Them!

Q. & A. with Diana

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I bought my first ridgeback in 1999 for our daughter who was undergoing treatment for acute lymphoblastic leukemia and desperately needed a constant source of unconditional love. I decided to breed to add valuable genes to the breed, with the result of puppies who are an asset to future Ridgeback generations, true representatives of the breed standards and the absolute ultimate family companion.
  • What makes your program special?

    We have a lifetime commitment to the health, proper nutrition, exercise, and well-being of every Ridgeback. We are dedicated to responsible and caring breeding practices. If for any reason you are unable to care for or keep your Rhodesian Ridgeback at any point in their lives, we require that you contact us. We will take them back, re-train, re-home, keep them safe, healthy, happy, and loved.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are rd whtn blk nose. 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.

Getting a puppy from Diana

Diana 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 $500 refundable deposit and between $3,000 - $4,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“5 Year Guarantee, Vet Check, UTD Vaccines, Wormed, Microchipped, AKC Registration Certificate, Pedigree, Health Records, Socialization, in-depth PDF Ridgeback Training Strategy Program, Something from Home. Should you submit your application through Good Dog you are Required as a Good Dog buyer to complete your deposit and final payment through Good Dog. $500 reservation deposit. $3500.”

Contract & health guarantee

Diana 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 Diana 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 Diana 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
    • Enrichment & socialization
      • Various sounds
      • Car rides
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Food & treats
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Diana.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Oakville, WA

5150 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at SeaTac

5092 miles away

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Flexible meeting point

Diana can meet at a location that works for both of you

More about Diana

  • Diana has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    Diana was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Diana is a trusted Good Dog breeder

ApacheRidge Ranch 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

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

ApacheRidge Ranch 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.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • 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.

  • DNA Disease Panel, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME), 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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

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