River Roc Ranch & Ridgebacks
Meet the breeder
I'm Carla M., the breeder behind River Roc Ranch & Ridgebacks located in New Caney, TX. We are lifelong dog enthusiasts, and we’re excited to share our passion and purpose with others through our breeding program. We are dedicated to always providing our buyers and our puppies with a positive experience, which includes remaining committed to responsible practices when it comes to breeding, training, and rehoming our puppies.
Q. & A. with Carla
Why did you start breeding?
We got into breeding Ridgebacks to produce a bloodline that maintains breed standard and temperament, but that excels at field events as this is our passion. This allows us a bit of control to choose a pup from our line that has potential to become a Champion.What makes your program special?
Our breeding program offers families of our litters support through out the entire life of their Ridgeback. The families know we are only a text or phone call away in the event they need us for anything from potty training advise, how to further socialize their pups all the way to arranging local litter get together's in parks and meeting up to run at Lure Course Events.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Carla
Carla 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
“We require a $200.00 Deposit to secure the puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Carla 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 Carla 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 Carla directly.
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carla.
Breeder’s location
Meet in New Caney, TX
5208 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport
5222 miles away
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More about Carla
Carla has been a member of Good Dog for over 4 years
Carla was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Carla is a trusted Good Dog breeder
River Roc Ranch & Ridgebacks 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
Jinjer, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Jinjer
Jinjer is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback almost 7 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Carla decided to make her part of their program. Carla 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
Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), +4 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
River Roc Ranch & Ridgebacks 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 Rhodesian Ridgebacks.
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.
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.
Cardiac Evaluation (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, Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME)
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).
