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Gunner has been such an amazingly positive (and handsome!) addition to our family in Montana. He has truly been a blessing and his playful enthusiasm about absolutely everything he encounters is infectious to everyone here. He makes you look at the world differently. My husband Brent said he had wanted a dog since last having one at 10 yrs. old. but was just never able to pull the trigger. I was so nervous about how he would react to such a giant surprise but it was love at first sight when I put him in his arms. Our 80 acre property abuts National Forest that is contiguous north to Canada and east to Glacier National Park. Gunner’s ideal day consists of at least 5 hikes into the woods interspersed with power naps in front of the wood stove and endless games of fetch. He is in constant motion, bouncing, sniffing, and playing. Getting him to stay still for more than 2 seconds for a mini photo shoot on this morning’s hike was impressive. It started snowing here on Nov. 2nd and never stopped…or melted. The snow just keeps getting deeper but he loves it. We are looking forward to the spring thaw and trail running again.
He is going to keep us in good shape!
Lea (Montana)
Kara and Bryn ( sisters) are doing great, they love running around our pasture and sniffing where deer had bedded down. They always keep close, chasing and wrestling each other (and finding us when we hide if they're distracted ) They are still in their chewing phase and if alone for a while can get into a little trouble getting where they're not supposed to go and chewing things up. They're very smart, very energetic, very motivated. They keep us on our toes for sure. They're great companions and fantastic dogs.
IA
We brought Luna home two weeks ago from Stoneridge. She is adjusting well; and it is clear that this little girl was taken care of so well. Our experience with Maura was wonderful (we’re second-time Ridgeback owners)! We met her loving “pack” early on—and Maura was straightforward, informative, and always available to answer questions. She made the “adoption” process easy for us in the months that led up to getting our new puppy, and bringing her home. We can’t wait for her to visit her “birth family” when she is bigger! Thank you for all that you and your family did to prepare Luna for a loving home. Rebecca, Lawrence KS.
After searching the entire country for a reputable ridgeback breeder, we are so thankful we found Stoneridge in Kansas City . Their dogs are like family to them and the care they take in raising the whole family of parents and puppies is second to none. The quality of puppy temperament, markings, and overall breed characteristics are what separate the Stoneridge family from all others that we had researched. We couldn't be happier with the follow up and overall relationship we continue to have with Stoneridge, which is such a great added value when it comes to ongoing questions we may have. Thank you Stoneridge for the priceless addition to our loving family! We love our Jefferson boy so very much!
Amanda, CO
When Maura contacted me she took the time to listen to everything I was looking for in a ridgeback while also taking my household dynamic into consideration. She hand picked my girl for me Nyah. It's crazy how spot on she got it our personalities couldn't be a more perfect fit. Nyah is super smart and is already ringing the bell to potty. She loves her fur brothers and sister. She is super sweet and I can't wait for us to begin our running journey once she is fully mature. I will recommend StoneRidge and will be back one day for Ridgeback #2 for Sure.
Lisa, IL
We got our very first Ridgeback Oakley from Trigger and Rose at Stoneridge in October of 2018. Instantly fell in love with her intelligence, loyalty, and sweet personality. So when we had an opportunity to bring home Aspen from Trigger and Bella we couldn’t resist. Our household has been blessed with two fantastic Rhodesian Ridgebacks that exemplify the breed standards. Both puppies were well socialized, well groomed and cleared the Vet check with flying colors. Highly recommend getting a puppy from Stoneridge!!!
The Hamiltons
(Kentucky)
“We recently brought home our newest family member from Stoneridge Ridegbacks. The breeder has been there every step of the way for us and with us (from before birth to now), always keeping us in the loop, sharing photos and videos of our Adonis as he grew, offering guidance and support, and has been so incredibly responsive throughout it all! You can truly tell that they love what they do and it carries over to their dogs. Our Adonis is absolutely perfect in every single way (and we're not just being biased lol)! We highly recommend Stoneridge Ridgebacks and are so happy to be apart of their extended family!
Alice, IA
After much research, I realized the Rhodesian Ridgebacks were my kind of pup. I scoured the different websites for breeders in the US and found Stoneridge in KC to have the vibe I was looking for. I visited them about 2 years ago to see the place and learn about their philosophy and approach to breeding. I was impressed. The proof was in the pudding! Their dogs were gorgeous, well behaved, and had such a regal sweetness to them. I was particularly impressed with Trigger, I WANTED MY OWN TRIGGER!! Well 2 years went by, and we were finally prepared to welcome HERO to our home. The process was so smooth and felt natural. We got to visit a couple weeks before we picked Hero up to begin to get to know him. The Breeders care so much about their pups and the homes that they will be placed in. They have so much knowledge that helped us feel confident to make room for our ridgeback!
Ruben, MO
Our son had been doing a lot of research on the ridgeback breed after they lost one of their dogs. We were also going through a time when we knew our beloved lab did not have much longer time with us. He was showing us Stoneridge’s website and Facebook page and talked about what he had learned about the Ridgeback breed at Christmas and spoke highly about the owners. He was very excited about having the opportunity to choose their new family member. I contacted Maura later and ask to visit to see their puppies. We were impressed with how their dogs and puppies are raised as family members, which is how we have always raised our dogs. When we visited, there was only one pup left that had not been spoken for, little miss purple who was the smallest. We fell in love at that visit. Since we brought her home in February, we have discovered that she is very lovable as well as strong minded and curious. Since our son and his family chose one of her sisters, Abby and Maya get to visit often. They play hard when they are together. We love our girls and want to thank the Stoneridge family for raising such wonderful dogs
Kim, MO
The Stoneridge family is a beautiful one! Bella and Trigger had a beautiful litter that we were able to watch grow through Maura’s posts These dogs come from a loving, caring home! Our Maya fits right in to our family! She is so smart, full of spunk but loves to snuggle! There is no doubt that we are her people and she loves us as much as we love her! We would highly recommend Stoneridge Ridegbacks!
Meghan, MO
We had a perfect experience with Maura and getting our girl from Stoneridge Ridgebacks. From the initial phone conversation, to the 1st time we visited her home and many of her family members as well as her Ridgebacks. It was obvious that they take great pride in breeding and ensuring their puppies go to great homes. Maura took the time to answer all questions we had as well as made herself available fo follow up questions and has proactively reached out to make sure the puppy is doing well.
I'd highly recommend Stoneridge Ridgebacks as a great source for your new Ridgeback puppy
David Kansas City KS
“We chose Stoneridge to add a puppy to our family and it was such a great experience. The communication was great from the beginning. We talked about our family, their family, our experience with Ridgebacks, Maura's breeding experience, and genetics of the Dam and Sire.
Having 3 kids 8 and younger, we appreciated the pups starting their lives in a family setting.
Maura did a great job keeping us updated throughout the pregnancy, delivery, and first 8 weeks of the puppy's lives. Lots of pictures to help us feel apart of the process.
When it came time to choose the puppy, Maura helped us understand their developing personality and find the perfect fit for our family.
Our pup is about 3 months old and she is PERFECT! Great with the kids, great with our labrador, a great listener, and an especially great cuddler!!!
Gwen, CO
