Northern Ridge Retrievers & The Frenchie Babes
Meet the breeder
I'm Taegan M., the breeder behind Northern Ridge Retrievers & The Frenchie Babes located in North Pole, AK. We love to responsibly raise and train our puppies so they have the tools to be well-rounded, beloved family members. While our goal is to share loving puppies with families, we are still a selective program. We only breed when we’re sure we can produce the healthiest and best example of the breed possible.
Q. & A. with Taegan
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Labrador Retriever puppies include black, chocolate, and yellow. 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.
Benedict - Green Boy
Went homeMale
Libby "Francesca"
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Taegan
Taegan 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 $1,000 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $5,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC Registration, age appropriate dewormings/vaccinations, microchip and puppy go home tote. ”
Contract & health guarantee
Taegan 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 Taegan 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 Taegan 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
- Scent introduction
- 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
- Microchip
Extras
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Registration
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Taegan.
Breeder’s location
Meet in North Pole, AK
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fairbanks Airport
More about Taegan
Taegan has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years
Taegan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Taegan is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Northern Ridge Retrievers & The Frenchie Babes 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
All breeds
Labrador Retriever
French Bulldog
Amara, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Amara
Amara is a female Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taegan decided to make her part of their program. Taegan 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.
Bo, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Bo
Bo is a male Labrador Retriever over 2 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Taegan decided to make him part of their program. Taegan 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.
Uploaded health tests
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA).
Bear, dad
Labrador Retriever
About Bear
Bear is a male Labrador Retriever. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Taegan decided to make him part of their program. Taegan 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.
Uploaded health tests
Hip Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), Elbow Dysplasia Prelims (registered with OFA), +1 more.
Lumi, mom
French Bulldog
About Lumi
Lumi is a beautiful blue fawn, she has a great personality she gets along with all dogs, cats, people etc. She has a great temperament as well. She is genetically health tested and clear on all French Bulldog genetics. She also has her OFA eyes and cardiac cleared yearly.
Fiona, mom
French Bulldog
About Fiona
Fiona is a female French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taegan decided to make her part of their program. Taegan 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.
Millie, mom
French Bulldog
About Millie
Millie is a blue and tan female, she is not the standard color for the breed but she is a beautiful, athletic, great breather with an amazing temperament to match.
Porky, mom
French Bulldog
About Porky
Porky is a female French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Taegan decided to make her part of their program. Taegan 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.
Meeko, dad
French Bulldog
About Meeko
Meeko is a male French Bulldog. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Taegan decided to make him part of their program. Taegan 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
French Bulldog
Labrador Retriever
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Northern Ridge Retrievers & The Frenchie Babes 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 French Bulldogs.
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.
DNA Disease Panel
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).
