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Clinch Mountain Boxers
- Pounding Mill, VA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Ritchie H., the breeder behind Clinch Mountain Boxers located in Pounding Mill, VA. Our program is about the health of the breed and keeping it to the Boxer standard. The goal we set and which I believe is still the most important, is to produce healthy puppies that make a well-rounded character in an adult dog.
Q. & A. with Ritchie
Why did you start breeding?
After losing our first Boxer at a very early age we started researching more about Boxer health and what testing should be done for breeding. We decided that we wanted to breed for health that most people in the area did not.What makes your program special?
We breed full European Boxers. All parents are fully health tested. We strive to keep them original to the European Boxer Standard.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Getting a puppy from Ritchie
Ritchie 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 refundable deposit and between $1,700 - $2,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“$300 deposit Remaining due at or before pickup.”
Contract & health guarantee
Ritchie 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 Ritchie 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 Ritchie 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 Ritchie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Pounding Mill, VA
267 miles away
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More about Ritchie
Club memberships
Ritchie is a member of USA Box.
Ritchie has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
Ritchie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Ritchie’s links
Ritchie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Clinch Mountain Boxers 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Clinch Mountain Boxers 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 Boxers.
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.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA), Aortic Valve Disease, Brucellosis
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, Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy (ARVC), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Dilated Cardiomyopathy 1 (DCM1)
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).
