I'm Ben W., the breeder behind Rising River Kennel Kuvasz located in Ohio. We hold ourselves to high standards for the integrity of our program. All of our puppies are socialized, nurtured, and loved! We have a lifetime of experience raising puppies! We love the opportunity of walking new owners through the puppy process and we’re devoted to spending as much time as necessary to be sure you’re getting the perfect addition to welcome as a beloved companion!
Q. & A. with Ben
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are white. 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.
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 6
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Ben
Ben 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 $500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
Contract & health guarantee
Ben 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 Ben 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 Ben directly.
Rising River Kennel Kuvasz 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
Litter and program updates
Ben W.
Litter update on 22 Aug. •
Blue learning how to use the stairs 🫶🏽
Snitch and Gabanna's litter
Ben W.
Litter update on 22 Aug. •
Our sweet puppies are making their way to their forever homes!
Contact us if you’re interested in learning more about the Kuvasz breed or adding a new puppy to your home!
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Snitch and Gabanna's litter
Parent dogs
Gabanna, mom
Kuvasz
About Gabanna
Gabanna is a female Kuvasz. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ben decided to make her part of their program. Ben 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.
Snitch, dad
Kuvasz
About Snitch
Snitch is a male Kuvasz. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ben decided to make him part of their program. Ben 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.
Snitch, dad
Kuvasz
About Snitch
Snitch is a male Kuvasz. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ben decided to make him part of their program. Ben 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.
Wrangler, dad
Kuvasz
About Wrangler
Wrangler is a male Kuvasz over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Ben decided to make him part of their program. Ben 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.
Dolce, mom
Kuvasz
About Dolce
Dolce is a female Kuvasz about 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Ben decided to make her part of their program. Ben 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
Excellent level
Rising River Kennel Kuvasz 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 Kuvaszok.
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 (rDVM, not 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)
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
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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Ben to bring home their puppies.
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Sabrina M.
Verified owner · Aug. 2025
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Ben & Charissa are wonderful kuvasz breeders. They breed ethically and start early with training their puppies. They invest a lot of time & care to expose the puppies to a variety of different stimuli, noises, animals, people etc. The puppy you eventually get is set up to succeed in any home.
I got my puppy when he was 6 months old and he already crate-, leash- and potty-trained. I've introduced him to my 2 other dogs who he loves and we work daily on good manners, leash walking, and good behavior on hiking trails. He is an absolute joy and I can't imagine life without him being a part of my family.