Mutare Ridgebacks
- Middletown, OH
Available puppies
Yellow collar girl
5 days old · Female
Green collar girl
5 days old · Female
Teal collar girl
5 days old · Female
Orange collar girl
5 days old · Female
No collar boy
5 days old · Male
Green collar boy
5 days old · Male
Red collar
5 days old · Male
Boy 4
5 days old · Male
Meet the breeder
I'm George D., the breeder behind Mutare Ridgebacks located in Middletown, OH. Welcome to Mutare Ridgebacks — Where Family Begins At Mutare Ridgebacks, we don't just breed dogs; we raise future family members. Located in a loving, home environment, our breeding program is built entirely around exceptional health, stable temperaments, and early socialization. Every puppy is handled daily, raised around the sights and sounds of a busy household, and prepared to transition seamlessly into your life.
Q. & A. with George
Why did you start breeding?
In 2007 I purchased my foundation dog Reba. She was an AKC champion and passed every health test and had the best temperament. The rest is history. All of my dogs are still related to Reba.What makes your program special?
Health , temperament and conformationWhat are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red wheaten, rd whtn blk nose, light wheaten, lt whtn blk nose, and wheaten. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from George
George has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
George partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“We match up puppy energy level and temperament to best fit each family situation.”
Price
“Vaccinations, deworming, microchip, AKC registration and vet checked.”
Contract & health guarantee
George 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 George 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 George 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- Food & treats
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from George.
Breeder's location
Meet in Middletown, OH
4318 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Airport
4351 miles away
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More about George
Certifications & recognitions
Puppy Culture Breeder, CHIC Certified.
George has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
George was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
George is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Mutare 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
Rosie, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Rosie
Rosie is a very gentle and calm Rhodesian Ridgeback
Great health testing
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Mutare 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), Vet Wellness Exam
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)
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).
