I'm Mary M., the breeder behind Willowist Rhodesian Ridgebacks located in Sebastopol, CA. We offer beautiful and healthy Rhodesian Ridgebacks to loving and happy homes. Our dogs make for great pets and loyal companions. DNA and OFA tested parents.
Q. & A. with Mary
Why did you start breeding?
I have bred and shown my dogs and horses for many years, although I have retired from the show ring in recent years. Now I breed for others to show.
What makes your program special?
My dogs are raised in my home with great care and love for each one. I make sure that each of my dogs has optimal nutrition at all times and that the puppies are fed proper protein diets to reach their full potential. They run and play all day on green acres and then come in and sleep on their big pillows. The puppies are raised in my home and are socialized by being with us at all times. This ensures that you receive a healthy puppy and that the breed stays strong.
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.
Boy 6
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 5
Went home
Female
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 4
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Mary
Mary 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 $500 non-refundable deposit and between $2,350 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes registration forms and pedigree, 2 sets of vaccinations. Dewclaws are removed. Deposit is to hold the puppy until the new owner picks it up at 9-10 weeks, during which time they receive pictures and email reports.”
Contract & health guarantee
Mary 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 Mary 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 Mary directly.
Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
Puppy health practices
Vet check
First round of shots and deworming
Vet records
Extras
Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Registration
Toys
Puppy starter kit
Initial potty training
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Mary.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Sebastopol, CA
2419 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet at Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport
2417 miles away
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More about Mary
Club memberships
Mary is a member of Bay Area Rhodesian Ridgeback Club.
Certifications & recognitions
AKC Breeder of Merit.
Mary has been a member of Good Dog for over 6 years
Mary was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.
Mary is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Willowist Rhodesian 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
Chase, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Chase
Willowist Chase the Wind has a very sweet and loving personality. His parents came from a top Show Kennel in South Africa. He has the dark red coat and prominent ridge of the original Rhodesian Ridgebacks. He passes his perfect ridge and rich color onto all of his puppies. He is OFA certified and DNA tested to rule out genetic issues within the breed. He has the athletic body of the perfect RR and the energy to move it!
Rachel, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Rachel
Willowist Touch the Sky----Rachel is a sweet dog who is extremely affectionate and wants to be with me all the time. She takes wonderful care of her puppies and plays with them. They pick up her wonderful personality and their sire's color and ridge.
Poppy, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Poppy
Poppy is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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.
Jenna, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Jenna
Jenna is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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.
Chloe, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Chloe
Chloe is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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.
Amber, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Amber
Amber is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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.
Robbie, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Robbie
Robbie is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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.
Charlotte, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Charlotte
Charlotte is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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.
Fiona, mom
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Fiona
Fiona is a female Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Mary decided to make her part of their program. Mary 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.
Jesse, dad
Rhodesian Ridgeback
About Jesse
Jesse is a male Rhodesian Ridgeback. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Mary decided to make him part of their program. Mary 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.
Parent health testing
Willowist Rhodesian 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.
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).