Oxford Ridgebacks
Upcoming litters
Expected Rhodesian Ridgeback litter
Due Apr. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Olava G., the breeder behind Oxford Ridgebacks located in Lake Oswego, OR. We are preservation focused breeders of Rhodesian ridgebacks offering both pet and show quality. Our Ridgebacks are family. Our dogs are bred with a focus on temperament, versatility and confirmation. Only Champion titled and fully health tested dogs are part of our program. We do limited breeding as we put extreme attention on pup desensitization and socialization. We have a litter due late April 2026.
Q. & A. with Olava
Why did you start breeding?
We feel called to do what we can to promote healthy and well adjusted ridgebacks and continue some of the wonderful bloodlines we have fallen in love with over the years (while also focusing on selecting dogs with the best possible health and temperament).What makes your program special?
Our program is geared toward the lighter wheaten ridgeback color (more of a light blond color line).What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are lt whtn blk nose. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Olava
Olava 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.
Olava 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 7 weeks old.
"We are very careful to place each puppy with the best fit for the needs of the family/buyer. We ask for a puppy application so we can know more about other animals in the home and or any special needs that may apply."
Price
"Puppies with ridge are sold for $3,000. Ridgeless puppies are sold for $2000."
Contract & health guarantee
Olava 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 Olava 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 Olava directly.
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
- 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
- Vet records
Extras
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Food & treats
- AKC registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Olava.
Breeder's location
Meet in Lake Oswego, OR
5223 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Portland Airport
5210 miles away
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Meet in Seattle, WA
5083 miles away
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More about Olava
Club memberships
Olava is a member of The Rhodesian Ridgeback Club of the United States.
Olava has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Olava was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Olava’s links
Olava is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Oxford 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
Hazel, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Hazel
Hazel is a very loving girl, she finished her championship at 19 months and is now working on her GCH title. She has her CGC and will soon start to dabble in agility classes. She has been easy to train and a joy to live with. She is AKC registered and has completed all of the recommended health clearances, posted on OFA.org.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Oxford 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), DNA Disease Panel, 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).
