Timber Ridge Kennels

Josh and Ashley S.

Breeder of Rhodesian Ridgebacks

  • Montgomery, TX ·
  • Responds within a day

Meet the breeder

I'm Josh and Ashley S., the breeder behind Timber Ridge Kennels located in Montgomery, TX. Our puppies are excellent representations of their breed, and we are proud to offer our high-quality puppies to loving homes. It’s important to us that we continue to improve our program and share our knowledge with our buyer families. We want to better the breed through health testing and selective breeding decisions. We make sure our puppies are well socialized and get daily interaction with children. We are always there for our buyer families to answer any questions throughout the life of your dog.

Q. & A. with Josh and Ashley

  • Why did you start breeding?

    i bought my first Ridgeback in 2003. In short, she was the best dog I have ever owned. After having her for a couple of years I decided to start breeding. I bought a male and opened Timber Ridge Kennels. Rhodesian Ridgebacks seems to have the same effect on most people: once you have one you will never want any other dog. They bond well with one person while remaining a friendly family dog.

  • What makes your program special?

    Our goal is to breed healthy, beautiful, well socialized dogs. We strive to always improve our breeding program and do what we can to pass on great qualities in our puppies. We welcome anyone who wants to come and interact with these dogs to bring the family. You deserve to see these remarkable pups for yourself. If you live too far, we will gladly ship them anywhere "within reason." We have a pet nanny that is wonderful and so great with our puppies.

  • 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 a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Josh and Ashley

Josh and Ashley 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.

Josh and Ashley 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're old enough for us to evaluate their temperaments and personalities — typically around 5-6 weeks old”

Price

Puppy prices include a $250 non-refundable deposit and between $1,950 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price depends on markings, ridge, confirmation, etc We price the puppies individually at 5 weeks old once we can see ridge definition, razor bite, and any other qualities of the puppy that may not be seen at birth. $250 deposit to reserve a puppy or to get on our waiting list. The deposit is non-refundable but can be transferred at any time to a future litter ( or available puppy).”

Contract & health guarantee

Josh and Ashley 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 Josh and Ashley 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 Josh and Ashley 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 with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Daily handling
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Initial potty training
      • AKC registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Josh and Ashley.

Breeder's location

Meet in Montgomery, TX

5214 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 Josh and Ashley

  • Josh and Ashley has been a member of Good Dog for almost 4 years

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

  • Josh and Ashley’s links

Josh and Ashley is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Timber Ridge Kennels 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

Timber Ridge Kennels 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.

  • 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.

  • Juvenile Myoclonic Epilepsy (JME), 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).

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Josh and Ashley to bring home their puppies.

  • Eric H.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Josh and Ashley were so incredibly detailed and responsive. They did a great job keeping us informed prior to pickup with updates and pictures. Our new pup is super healthy and happy thanks to Timber Ridge Kennels

  • Marsha W.

    Verified owner · July 2024

    Josh and Ashley were so nice and so caring and never hesitated in my interest in purchasing Sailor. They sent me pictures of him and videos and made me so happy to purchase him. They answered all my questions and concerns promptly. The transportation with a flight nanny went smoothly and I had Sailor in my arms without any problems. We love him and are having such a fantastic time with him and he get's along beautifully with my other Rhodesian Belle. Good Dog is so easy to work with and prompt on all correspondence, guarantees and medical records. It was a pleasure going through Good Dog to give Sailor his forever home. Thank you!!

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