Ridgemere Retrievers
- Southington, OH
- Responds within a few days
Upcoming litters
Expected Labrador Retriever litter
Due May 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Tori J., the breeder behind Ridgemere Retrievers located in Southington, OH. Family raised Labrador Retrievers bred with love, health testing and care. Our pups grow up in a warm home, well socialized and are ready to become loyal companions whether in the show ring or curled up at your feet. http://ridgemere-retrievers-1.showit.site/.
Q. & A. with Tori
Why did you start breeding?
In 2016 I fell in love with chocolate Labradors. That passion naturally grew into wanting to preserve everything that makes them special. After veterinary technician school and dedicating years to gaining knowledge and doing research I felt confident taking the next steps with my best girl and responsible breeding.What makes your program special?
These little guys first steps are right here in my home and I carefully choose where their next and hopefully last ones will be. They are family to me. My parents have their OFA clearances and full genetic panels. Puppies are raised well socialized and set up for success at their forever home.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Tori
Tori 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.
Tori 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.
“Puppies are matched to their families once temperament can be properly evaluated, typically around 6-7 weeks of age. I take time to get to know each puppy's personality and each family's lifestyle to ensure the best possible fit for a lifelong partnership.”
Price
“Price includes AKC registration, vet check with age appropriate vaccines, deworming, a 2 year health guarantee, microchip, puppy starter kit, and parents with full OFA clearances and genetic testing. Deposit goes toward the final price. It is non-refundable but transferable to a future litter, picks are made in the order deposits are received, remaining balance is due 7 days before go home day.”
Contract & health guarantee
Tori 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 Tori 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 Tori 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
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Microchip
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Toys
- Puppy starter kit
- Initial potty training
- AKC registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Tori.
Breeder's location
Meet in Southington, OH
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Akron-Canton Airport
Flexible meeting point
Tori can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Tori
Tori has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Tori was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Tori is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ridgemere Retrievers 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
Nelli, mom
Labrador Retriever
About Nelli
Loretta Nelli's World - lovingly known as Nelli. It is certainly Nelli's world, I am just living in it. She is the foundation of my program and the soul behind it. She is gentle, intuitive, spunky and endlessly devoted. With many champions in her line she combines beauty, structure and the sweetest temperament. Everything I hope to create begins with her. She is chocolate carrying yellow. OFA HIPS: Good OFA ELBOWS: Normal OFA HEART: CLEAR OFA EYES: CLEAR PRA: CLEAR EIC: CLEAR HPNK: CLEAR Long Coat: CLEAR
Uploaded health tests
D Locus (Dilute) DNA test, Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), +5 more.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Ridgemere Retrievers 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 Labrador Retrievers.
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 (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.
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.
DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), Centronuclear Myopathy (CNM), D Locus (Dilute) DNA test
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).
