Raven’s Ridgebacks
Meet the breeder
I'm Courtney M., the breeder behind Raven’s Ridgebacks located in Scranton, AR. Our mission is to raise healthy, happy, beautiful Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies & connect loving families with their new best friend! We care so much about each of our dogs and make sure to find our puppies the perfect families and individuals with lifestyles that will complement this amazing breed.
Q. & A. with Courtney
Why did you start breeding?
My husband grew up with a Rhodesian Ridgeback when he was a teenager. He said it was the best/smartest dog he had growing up. After our boxer, Nobi, passed away at the age of 15, he convinced us to get a puppy Rhodesian Ridgeback we named Raven. We instantly fell in love with her and loved watching her grow. She impressed us so much with her beauty and brains we decided to find her a mate and start our own breeding program. After much research and patience we finally found the perfect RR to compliment her. We drove 20 hours one way to meet our new puppy Roscoe in South Carolina. His dad was an import from South Africa and we loved the look of his dark red coat and extra-large muscular build, not to mention his show success. We are very happy with our decision and feel very blessed to live our lives with these two.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are our family not our side hustle. We don’t “breed” as a business, our dogs don’t live in a kennel….. these dogs stay warm by the fireplace, roam our family farm, find “snacks” in the chicken coop, attend baseball games, go to the lake, go on vacation, and know they are loved. We want to breed a child’s best friend, a playmate, a protector, and a loyal companion. We strive to breed all the “show quality” traits with the additional love and affection needed to make a great pet. That’s what makes us different!!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are 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.
MCKEE’s Penny
Went homeFemale
MCKEE’s Phoenix
Went homeFemale
MCKEE’s Amelia
Went homeFemale
McKEE's Maverick
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
McKee's Iceman
Went homeMale
MCKEE’s Zira
Went homeFemale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
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(Gray) Patriot
Went homeMale
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(Pink) Independence
Went homeFemale
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(Purple) Miss America
Went homeFemale
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(Teal) Lady Liberty
Went homeFemale
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(Orange) Belle Star
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Courtney
Courtney 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 $300 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price is dependent on quality of pup, color, demand, and breeding rights.”
Contract & health guarantee
Courtney 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 Courtney 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 Courtney 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
- Car rides
- Socialized with children
- Socialized in new places
- 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
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Registration
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Courtney.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Scranton, AR
4872 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Fort Smith Airport
4904 miles away
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More about Courtney
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder with H.E.A.R.T..
Courtney has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years
Courtney was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.
Courtney is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Raven’s 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
Raven, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Raven
Wheaten, Liver-nose Female with very little white on chest.
Uploaded health tests
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Hip Dysplasia Finals (OFA, PennHIP, BVA, SV, FCI).
Roscoe, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Roscoe
Roscoe is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Courtney decided to make him part of their program. Courtney 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
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Raven’s 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.
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).
