Ridgewood Australian Shepherds
- Indian Trail, NC
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Maria A., the breeder behind Ridgewood Australian Shepherds located in Indian Trail, NC. We love this breed and the experience of having litters! Our mission is to raise pups that are set to become the best companions. The loyalty and loving disposition of this breed are simply the best! We put a great deal of effort into raising our litters to ensure our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.
Q. & A. with Maria
What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special because not only to we breed for conformation but we really focus on temperament and versatility of our dogs.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red merle, blue merle, black tri-color, and red tri-color. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Moe
Went homeMale
Curly
Went homeMale
Larry
Went homeMale
Rachel
Went homeFemale
Janice
Went homeFemale
Monica
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Phoebe
Went homeFemale
Chandler
Went homeMale
Vixon
Went homeFemale
Prancer
Went homeMale
Comet
Went homeMale
Cupid
Went homeMale
Donner
Went homeMale
Dancer
Went homeMale
Dasher
Went homeMale
Jupiter
Went homeMale
Neptune
Went homeMale
Venus
Went homeFemale
Moon
Went homeMale
Mars
Went homeMale
Star
Went homeFemale
Saturn
Went homeMale
Nebula
Went homeFemale
Kira
Went homeFemale
Keller
Went homeMale
Kai
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Maria
Maria 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 $1,200 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Maria 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 Maria 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 Maria 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 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
- Food & treats
- Registration
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Maria.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Indian Trail, NC
322 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charlotte Douglas Airport
326 miles away
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More about Maria
Maria has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years
Maria was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.
Maria is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ridgewood Australian Shepherds 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
Dallas, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Dallas
Dallas is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Maria decided to make him part of their program. Maria 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.
Willow, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Willow
Willow is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maria decided to make her part of their program. Maria 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.
Whisper, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Whisper
Whisper is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maria decided to make her part of their program. Maria 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.
Akira, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Akira
Akira is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maria decided to make her part of their program. Maria 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.
Aurora, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Aurora
Aurora is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maria decided to make her part of their program. Maria 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.
Gidget, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Gidget
Gidget is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maria decided to make her part of their program. Maria 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.
Weather, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Weather
Weather is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maria decided to make her part of their program. Maria 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.
Brandy, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Brandy
Brandy is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maria decided to make her part of their program. Maria 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.
Nikon, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Nikon
Nikon is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Maria decided to make him part of their program. Maria 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.
Maggie, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Maggie
Maggie is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maria decided to make her part of their program. Maria 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.
Canon, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Canon
Canon is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Maria decided to make him part of their program. Maria 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.
Good health testing
Cone Degeneration, Hyperuricosuria (HUU), +5 more.
Scarlett, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Scarlett
Scarlett is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Maria decided to make her part of their program. Maria 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
Ridgewood Australian Shepherds 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 Australian Shepherds.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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.
DNA Disease Panel, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)
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).
