River Bend Barkery

Cherie R.

Breeder of Dalmatians

  • Columbia, MS

Meet the breeder

I'm Cherie R., the breeder behind River Bend Barkery located in Columbia, MS. Puppies are socialized at birth in a climate-controlled area where pups are born and live to they go to their forever home. Puppies are given up-to-date vaccinations, deworming, puppy packs, choice of hearing & genetic testing, Good Dog contract & a health guarantee.

Q. & A. with Cherie

  • Why did you start breeding?

    We have had Dalmatians since my husband and I met in 1991. Molly was our first Dalmatian that my husband purchased for me as a gift and Dals have been a lifelong love since then. Years after we married, we both decided that we found it difficult to find quality Dalmatians like Mollie, so we began our search for a breeding pair & our breeding program started.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our breeding program is different because we only breed black and white LUA Dalmatians. We only have 1 litter a year per dam. We are also small and family-owned. We treat our Lola, Stella, Dallas & Remy as members of the family, and they are certainly a little spoiled.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies are white and black. 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.

Getting a puppy from Cherie

Cherie 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 $350 non-refundable deposit and between $850 - $1,850 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Homozygous LUA pup $1200-limited AKC registration Homozygous LUA pup- $2200-full AKC breeding rights. The deposit applies to the purchase of the puppy. The deposit is non-refundable. Deposits paid first determine the first pick of puppies.”

Contract & health guarantee

Cherie 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 Cherie 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 Cherie 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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • AKC registration
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Registration
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Cherie.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Columbia, MS

4941 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Jackson–Medgar Wiley Evers Airport

4896 miles away

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Meet in Meridian, MS

4840 miles away

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More about Cherie

  • Cherie has been a member of Good Dog for over 3 years

    Cherie was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2022.

  • Cherie’s links

Cherie is a trusted Good Dog breeder

River Bend Barkery 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

Parent dogs

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

River Bend Barkery 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 Dalmatians.

  • Congenital Deafness (BAER, 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.

  • GenSol Diagnostics DNA Testing, Full Embark 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 Cherie to bring home their puppies.

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    Amber S.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    We had a truly wonderful experience working with Ms. Cherie and her husband. They provided numerous videos of the puppies before our visit, and warmly welcomed us into their home, where all the remaining pups were clearly well-cared for and cherished. We had the opportunity to meet the puppies' parents and interact with each individual pup. It was during this visit that Ruth, the last remaining female pup, seemed to choose us, following us around throughout our entire stay. Beyond the delightful puppies, I was particularly impressed by Ms. Cherie’s thorough examination of each pup. She not only conducted hearing tests but also screened for over 300 genetic predispositions, providing us with copies of all the documentation. They patiently answered all our questions and addressed our concerns, offering valuable tips for raising a Dalmatian. Their commitment to open communication continued even after we brought our little Ruth home. For anyone considering a Dalmatian, I wholeheartedly recommend this breeder; they are simply outstanding.

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    Baleigh G.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

    Cherie at River Bend Barkery was a delight to work with during our extensive search for a little pup! Her organization was a blessing and she had super helpful advice; we definitely recommend! Our little Po-Boy is a perfect addition to our fam, thanks to Cherie!

  • Laney A.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2024

    Cherie was so helpful, kind, and knowledgeable about her puppies. It made us feel confident in our choice and find the perfect puppy. We really enjoyed working with her and highly recommend her to others who are considering it!

    ZJ

    Zixuan J.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2024

    I'm glad we got a healthy and beautiful furniture killer.

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.