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Ritterbeck Aussies
Meet the breeder
I'm Larry R., the breeder behind Ritterbeck Aussies located in Akron, OH. We are committed to always responsibly breeding with the best interest of our puppies’ health and longevity at the forefront. Our goal is to produce healthy dogs with amazing temperaments while leaving a legacy of greatness in the breed. We are dedicated advocates for proper breeding techniques.
Q. & A. with Larry
Why did you start breeding?
Our Male Aussie, Axel was just so loving and fun and so we decided to breed him with our female, Ripley.What makes your program special?
Our Aussies live here at home with us, and so they are around many different people and some kids who play with them often!What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include red & white and red tri-color. 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.
Giblet
Went homeMale
Teddy
Went homeFemale
Aurora
Went homeFemale
Flash
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Larry
Larry 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 between $1,000 - $1,200 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“This price is for our AKC registered puppies with guaranteed paperwork.”
Contract & health guarantee
Larry 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 Larry 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 Larry 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
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Extras
- Registration
- Basic obedience & manners
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Larry.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Akron, OH
4138 miles away
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More about Larry
Larry has been a member of Good Dog for over 1 year
Larry was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.
Larry is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ritterbeck 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
Ripley, mom
Australian Shepherd
About Ripley
Ripley is a female Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Larry decided to make her part of their program. Larry 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.
Axel, dad
Australian Shepherd
About Axel
Axel is a male Australian Shepherd. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Larry decided to make him part of their program. Larry 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
Ritterbeck 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 (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 Examination (rDVM, not 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.
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.
