Ritland Aussies
- Radcliffe, IA
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Kadie R., the breeder behind Ritland Aussies located in Radcliffe, IA. With over a decade of experience, we are a dedicated & passionate dog breeder. Based in Central Iowa, we focus on raising happy, healthy puppies with great temperaments and good genetics. We take pride in ethical breeding practices, socialization, and lifelong support.
Q. & A. with Kadie
Why did you start breeding?
Always have had a love for the breed and want to provide quality dogs to other families in search of this breed. Grew up with the breed.What makes your program special?
Our dogs are not breeding stock to us, they are family and will be pets over breeding stock.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.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and a kennel on my property.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Saturn
Went homeMale
Jupiter
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Kadie
Kadie 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $300 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes limited registration with ASDR, deworming, first round of vaccines, health guarantee, vet check. Deposit is non-refundable but can be tranferred to another puppy. Depending on the circumstances, we may allow a transfer to another litter within a year of the deposit.”
Contract & health guarantee
Kadie 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 Kadie 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 Kadie 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
- Socialized with children
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
- Vet records
Extras
- Food & treats
- Toys
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Kadie.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Radcliffe, IA
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Des Moines Airport
More about Kadie
Club memberships
Kadie is a member of None and American Stock Dog Registration.
Certifications & recognitions
None.
Kadie has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months
Kadie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Kadie is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ritland Aussies 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
Suede, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Suede
Suede is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Kadie decided to make her part of their program. Kadie 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.
Maverick, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Maverick
Maverick is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Kadie decided to make him part of their program. Kadie 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
Great level
Ritland Aussies 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
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.
Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), 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).
