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Lone Star Ridgebacks
Meet the breeder
I'm Eric C., the breeder behind Lone Star Ridgebacks located in Round Rock, TX. Our Ridgebacks are confident, athletic, loyal, and affectionate — and we place them in homes that match that spirit. Whether you’re an active family with children or a responsible professional with a love for the outdoors, we’ll help you find the perfect puppy to match your lifestyle.
Q. & A. with Eric
What makes your program special?
We ensure that our mom and newborns receive the best in veterinary-backed care before, during, and after birth. Our whelping room is clean, safe, and closely monitored. We also implement proven puppy rearing protocols with a focus on: - Confidence building - Neurological stimulation - Resilience and adaptability - Basic obedience and crate conditioning - Age-appropriate socializationWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red wheaten and 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.
Elton
Went homeMale
CoJo
Went homeMale
Cash
Went homeMale
Malone
Went homeMale
Miley
Went homeFemale
Lainey
Went homeFemale
Bruno
Went homeMale
Journey
Went homeMale
Biggie
Went homeMale
Dolly
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Eric
Eric 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 non-refundable deposit and between $2,800 - $3,800 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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Contract & health guarantee
Eric 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 Eric 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 Eric 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
- 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
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- 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 Eric.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Round Rock, TX
5284 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Austin–Bergstrom Airport
5299 miles away
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More about Eric
Eric has been a member of Good Dog for 6 months
Eric was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
EC
Eric is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Lone Star 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
Litter and program updates
- EC
Eric C.
Program update on 30 June •This is Monica from our 2024 litter. You can see many of the ways that we invest in our puppies development here!
- EC
Eric C.
Litter update on 30 June •3 week update!
Xander and Sophie's litter
Parent dogs
Sophie, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Sophie
Sophie is our 4 year old Rhodesian Ridgeback. Her pedigree includes international grand champions from Russia. Her bloodlines also go back to one of the founding Rhodesian Ridgeback kennels in South Africa, Crownwood Kennels. Sophie is extremely food driven and loves to do tricks for treats! She is a large female Rhodesian at between 90 - 100lbs and about 26-27" at the shoulder (about the size of many large male Ridgebacks) In her past litter we had a mix of large pups like Sophie and standard size male and female Ridgebacks. We love to take Sophie out and about in our dog friendly community. She's great with kids and the elderly and seems to innately know to be more careful when they are around. When not doing trick, or out on the town, she loves to stay right by my side throughout the day and always alerts me to anyone at the door. She is highly protective of her pack, but especially of me. She will put herself between me and any perceived threat and comes running anytime that she senses that I may be in distress. I can't say enough about how amazing this dog is. She has my whole heart!
Good health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME), +3 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Lone Star 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.
Cardiac Evaluation (rDVM, not 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.
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).
