Heritage Rhodesian Ridgebacks
- Fallbrook, CA
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Mary B., the breeder behind Heritage Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in Fallbrook, CA. It is our goal as a Ridgeback breeder to do our best to produce healthy, sound of mind, and correct to type Rhodesian Ridgebacks. A well rounded pet that will be a welcome addition to any family. It is our hope to share the love we have for this breed, and to pass on a “Heritage” of beautiful, healthy, sound tempered dogs, to all who adopt one of our puppies!
Q. & A. with Mary
Why did you start breeding?
After much research we adopted our first Rhodesian Ridgeback in 2004. My husband picked out a sweet little flop eared girl that the breeder informed us was a show quality puppy...there began a journey I could never imagine would end up where we are now. We've learned a lot, made some friends, and most importantly, developed a successful process of breeding beautiful, healthy, well adjusted pups.What makes your program special?
Our attention to the needs of our families, the mental and physical health of our pups, and making sure our new Rhodesian Ridgeback homes are prepared for the needs and training of our unique breed, even when that requires one-on-one in home training assistance. It is our goal for the adoption process to be a complete success!Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Mary
Mary 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 deposit and between $2,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes health guarantee, AKC reunite life time lost & found microchip & registry, Distemper/ Parvo vaccinations, deworming if necessary, vet check, and lifetime breeder support. The deposit can be refundable at breeders discretion. Once puppies are born and a firm determination has been reached between both parties the deposit becomes non-refundable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Fallbrook, CA
2234 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at San Diego Airport
2247 miles away
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More about Mary
Club memberships
Mary is a member of Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States Breeder and Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Mary has been a member of Good Dog for about 5 years
Mary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
Mary is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Heritage Rhodesian 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 health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Heritage Rhodesian 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), Cardiac Evaluation
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.
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Early Adult Onset Deafness (EAOD)
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).
