Trusted Ridge Homestead LLC
- Peyton, CO
Upcoming litters
Colorado Mountain Dog litter
Expected Nov. 2026
Meet the breeder
I'm Nichole L., the breeder behind Trusted Ridge Homestead LLC located in Peyton, CO. Welcome to Trusted Ridge Homestead LLC! 🏔️🐾 We are a family-owned homestead in beautiful Colorado, dedicated to raising quality CMDR Colorado Mountain Dogs with a focus on health, temperament, and loving care. Our Colorado Mountain Dog program consists of two females and one male.
Q. & A. with Nichole
Why did you start breeding?
Surrounded by wildlife and plenty of critters, we quickly realized the importance of having a dependable livestock guardian dog. We discovered Colorado Mountain Dogs and fell in love with their natural guardian instincts, loyal personalities, and gentle nature with families. What started as a need for protection has grown into a true passion for this wonderful breed.What makes your program special?
What makes our breeding program special is our commitment to health, temperament, and raising well-rounded Colorado Mountain Dogs. We strive to raise dogs that are confident, loyal, protective, and gentle companions while preserving the wonderful qualities that make Colorado Mountain Dogs so special. Every puppy is raised with love, care, and purpose.What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies include white, tan, brindle, and badger. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Nichole
Nichole 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.
Nichole 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.
“At 6 weeks, we begin evaluating each puppy's temperament, personality, and individual traits. Families are matched in the order deposits were received, with thoughtful consideration given to each family's lifestyle and preferences. Our goal is to help every puppy find the perfect home where they can thrive.”
Price
“Our puppy pricing reflects the care and dedication that goes into raising each puppy.We are committed to raising healthy, well-adjusted puppies for your home/homestead. A deposit is required to have a spot on our waitlist. Deposits are non-refundable if the buyer changes their mind or cancels their reservation. Your spot is secured once the deposit is received.”
Contract & health guarantee
Nichole 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 Nichole 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 Nichole 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
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- 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
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
- Food & treats
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Nichole.
Breeder's location
Meet in Peyton, CO
5071 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at City of Colorado Springs Airport
5084 miles away
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Meet in Colorado Springs, CO
5087 miles away
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More about Nichole
Nichole has been a member of Good Dog for less than a month
Nichole was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2026.
Nichole is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Trusted Ridge Homestead LLC 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
Remi, mom
Colorado Mountain Dog
About Remi
Remi is a beautiful girl with a sweet personality and a wonderful temperament. She absolutely loves people, gets along wonderfully with other dogs, and enjoys being part of family life. She is housebroken and has lovely manners in the home. Remi has a gentle, affectionate nature and makes a wonderful companion. We love her friendly personality and the special qualities she brings to our homestead.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Bacardi, mom
Colorado Mountain Dog
About Bacardi
Meet Bacardi – Our Sweet Colorado Mountain Dog Bacardi is a beautiful girl with a wonderful temperament and a heart of gold. She is calm, laid-back, and absolutely fantastic with children. She has a gentle, affectionate nature and brings such a peaceful presence to our homestead. As a Colorado Mountain Dog, Bacardi is part of our passion for raising dependable livestock guardians with wonderful temperaments. She is a special part of our family, and we love watching her maternal instincts and nurturing personality shine.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Buck, dad
Colorado Mountain Dog
About Buck
Buck is a handsome boy with a loyal heart and a wonderful presence on our homestead. He embodies so many of the qualities we love about Colorado Mountain Dogs: loyalty, attentiveness, confidence, and a natural instinct to watch over the animals.
Great health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Parent health testing
Excellent level
Trusted Ridge Homestead LLC 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 Colorado Mountain Dogs.
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.
Vet Wellness Exam
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
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).
