River Rock Ridgebacks
- Botkins, OH ·
- Responds within a day
Meet the breeder
I'm Brad B., the breeder behind River Rock Ridgebacks located in Botkins, OH. Our dogs are bred for health and temperament as well as show quality. We want family to have healthy breed standard companions.
Q. & A. with Brad
Why did you start breeding?
Just got started in breeding. Met a great mentor at a dog show and I have been off and running since.What makes your program special?
I strive to produce breed standard dogs that are healthy. They make great family pets.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are rd whtn blk nose. 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.
Lady
Went homeFemale
Frankie
Went homeMale
Louis
Went homeMale
Tim
Went homeMale
Larry
Went homeMale
Steve
Went homeMale
Phillip
Went homeMale
Ted
Went homeMale
Ginger
Went homeFemale
Getting a puppy from Brad
Brad has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.
Brad partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape. Typically, matches are finalized when the puppies reach about 6 weeks old.
“We take great care in placing each puppy with the right family. Puppies are matched once they are old enough for us to evaluate their temperaments and personalities. That’s typically around 7 weeks. ”
Price
“All puppies are the same price, unless a puppy has a major flaw.”
Contract & health guarantee
Brad 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 Brad 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 Brad 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
- Socialized with children
- 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
- Vet records
- Microchip
Extras
- AKC registration
- Toys
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Puppy starter kit
- Basic obedience & manners
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Brad.
Breeder's location
Meet in Botkins, OH
368 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at James M. Cox Dayton Airport
365 miles away
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Meet in Columbus, OH
301 miles away
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More about Brad
Club memberships
Brad is a member of RRCUS.
Brad has been a member of Good Dog for 11 months
Brad was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Brad’s links
Brad is a trusted Good Dog breeder
River Rock 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
Litter and program updates
Brad B.
Litter update on 13 Apr •8 weeks old Wednesday
Cooper and Sadie's litter
Brad B.
Litter update on 01 Apr •
Cooper and Sadie's litter
Brad B.
Litter update on 26 Mar •5 weeks old
Cooper and Sadie's litter
Brad B.
Litter update on 13 Mar •
Cooper and Sadie's litter
Brad B.
Litter update on 13 Mar •
Cooper and Sadie's litter
Brad B.
Litter update on 13 Mar •
Cooper and Sadie's litter
Brad B.
Litter update on 13 Mar •
Cooper and Sadie's litter
Brad B.
Litter update on 13 Mar •
Cooper and Sadie's litter
Brad B.
Litter update on 13 Mar •
Cooper and Sadie's litter
Brad B.
Program update on 13 Mar •
Parent dogs
Sadie, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Sadie
Sadie is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback about 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Brad decided to make her part of their program. Brad 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
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA), +2 more.
Parent health testing
Good level
River Rock 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.
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.
Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)
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).
