Bar B Ridgebacks
- Waterloo, NE
Meet the breeder
I'm Barb V., the breeder behind Bar B Ridgebacks located in Waterloo, NE. I love to share the happiness and love of providing families with a new member. I do all that I can to provide my families with healthy, happy pups that are well-socialized and health tested. It is so important for me to find them the perfect home.
Q. & A. with Barb
Why did you start breeding?
I fell head over heels in love with the breed. The rest history!What makes your program special?
The temperament of my dogs makes my program special.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeBoy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Tommy
Went homeMale
Lily
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 8
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 7
Went homeFemale
Girl 6
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 8
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Barb
Barb 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 $250 non-refundable deposit and between $2,250 - $3,250 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee
Barb 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 Barb 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 Barb 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
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Barb.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Waterloo, NE
4667 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Eppley Airfield
4653 miles away
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Meet in Des Moines, IA
4558 miles away
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More about Barb
Club memberships
Barb is a member of Nebraska Kennel Club and Companion Dog Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Bred with Heart.
Barb has been a member of Good Dog for over 5 years
Barb was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Barb is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Bar B 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
AYO, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About AYO
Ayo is a very friendly ridgeback & loves to meet everyone. His name means full of joy.
Celeste, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Celeste
Celeste is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barb decided to make her part of their program. Barb 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.
Rudy, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Rudy
Rudy is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback almost 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Barb decided to make him part of their program. Barb 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.
Stella, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Stella
Stella is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barb decided to make her part of their program. Barb 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.
Chick Chick, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Chick Chick
Chick Chick is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barb decided to make her part of their program. Barb 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.
Xandra, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Xandra
Xandra is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barb decided to make her part of their program. Barb 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.
Kahnzie, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Kahnzie
Kahnzie is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barb decided to make her part of their program. Barb 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.
BeeGee, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About BeeGee
BeeGee is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Barb decided to make him part of their program. Barb 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.
Lucy, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Lucy
Lucy is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Barb decided to make her part of their program. Barb 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.
BeeGee, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About BeeGee
BeeGee is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Barb decided to make him part of their program. Barb 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
Excellent level
Bar B 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.
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.
Animal Genetics Panel, 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Barb to bring home their puppies.
Felix B.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
Barb really loves what she does. To me, nothing is more important than a breeder treating their babies right and giving them a loving start to life. Barb goes above and beyond at this. She made sure my handsome boy had everything he needed, she invited me into her home to chat about the pups and when the baby was too scared to get out the car she and her husband drove 30min to come help make sure he was comfortable enough before we took off for Wisconsin the next day. I’ve been sending her pictures of him and keeping her informed with how he’s been, and she actually cares to hear about it! I’d love if every dog I own came from Barb, she’s wonderful <3
Keith G.
Verified owner · Mar. 2022
+8This was a great experience from start to finish! It was great to see all of the puppies playing and interacting with each other. We actually ended up choosing a different puppy than we had planned after seeing them play together.
MAGGIE H.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
My experience with Barb and Bar B Ridgebacks has been terrific. I'd been searching for a Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy for a while. I was very particular because my previous RR had a genetic disease, DM, and I wanted to be sure my next puppy 's parents had all the important genetic testing. Bar B fit the bill perfectly. I'm in Seattle and Bar B is in Nebraska, but Barb arranged for another adoptor to bring my puppy to Wyoming, where I picked her up. Moony has been a joy in my life. She's a bright, funny, perfect trail dog. She hikes with me on the regular, loves the snow, swims (!), and has a wonderful, gentle temperment. Moony is good with kids and very friendly. She's a quick learner. Moony is the perfect companion for me.
