Highland Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies

LocationGolden Plains, VIC

Hi, I'm Victor & Lana P.

We are dedicated breeders of family-oriented companion Rhodesian Ridgebacks. Our aim is to breed sound, strong, healthy, intelligent, true to form Rhodesian Ridgeback puppies for the sole purpose of companionship and family life. Rhodesian Ridgebacks are celebrated for their distinctive qualities and…

Vet Approved Criteria

Member since Mar 2025

RightPaw Responsible Breeder Badge

Every breeder on RightPaw has agreed to our vet-approved RightPaw Code of Ethics, and passed an interview from one of our team.

  • Breeding & Welfare
  • Health Practices
  • Home Environment
  • Documentation
  • Feeding
  • Physical Condition

Our Breeding Practices

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Behaviour and socialisation

We strive to raise puppies to develop calm, placid temperaments, yet assertive and outgoing that bond with individuals and families to make a lifelong friendship. We are dedicated to raising healthy, strong, extremely well socialised Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies with personalities to reflect gentleness and loyalty.

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Health

We ensure that our "Pregnant Mums" are provided a nutritional diet during pregnancy and during feeding. Immediately after birthing, our puppies are closely monitored with 24/7 care. We ensure that they receive the highest doses of colostrum and adequate milk during feeds so that they are gaining the weight that is…

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Home environment

Our puppies, together with their Mum are provided a warm, safe, hygienic, calm, environment. They are nurtured by their mother, other family ridgebacks and our family members. They live amongst a stable family, well maintained, stress free, clean and temperature controlled surroundings. Our puppies are…

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Included with our puppies

Our puppies are regularly wormed, groomed, tick/flea treated, microchipped and receive regular healthy checks by our Vet team. They are vaccinated and provided a "Vet Health Certificate". We offer an extended stay, beyond 8 weeks, so that all vaccines can be administered, including protection from parvo virus. A…

Health Tests

Core Tests(1/1)

Highland Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies conducts 1 out of 1 core health tests which RightPaw believe are most important to conduct for the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Hip Dysplasia

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These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess their ‘hip score’. Dogs with…

Hip Dysplasia

Additional Tests

Highland Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies conducts 1 additional tests available for the Rhodesian Ridgeback.

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These breeders have had x-rays taken on their breeding dogs to assess the quality of their elbow joints. Dogs with very low ‘elbow scores’ are less likely to develop elbow problems in the future and less likely to pass hereditary elbow problems on to their puppies.

Australia States

Transportation options

Australia States

Highland Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies will send their puppies to the following states for their new families:

All states (QLD, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, NT, ACT & TAS)

Getting your puppy home

Highland Rhodesian Ridgeback Puppies supports the following options for getting your new puppy home safely.

Domestic air travel by plane
Supportive of domestic air transport by plane
Ground transport service
Supportive of on-the-road pet transport by car or van
In person puppy pick up
Meet the breeder in person for puppy pick ups

Badges of Recognition

RightPaw Verified Badge

About the Breeder

A little about us

Growing up in the picturesque countryside of Queensland, Victor's family property was a sanctuary of farm animals and cherished family dogs. From an early age, he found his closest companions in these loyal dogs, who were always sensitive to his moods and ready to play, explore, or offer comfort. Victor’s profound…

Credentials

State registration

RB244405

Breeding since

2010

  • Responsible Pet Breeders Australia (RPBA)

Applying for a puppy

Apply for a puppy by answering a few questions so Victor & Lana can get to know you.
A$2,000 - A$2,500

Our puppy adoption fees are as follows: Ridged puppy male or female is $2500, Ridgeless male or female is $2000.00. Families and individuals have the opportunity to join our waitlist for a puppy paying a $200 fee which is deducted from the 30% deposit fee which is due and payable following the choice of a puppy. The balance for a puppy is due and payable @ 7 weeks of age. If a puppy is chosen @ 8 weeks of age or older, the adoption fee is payable prior to leaving to its forever home. Regular worming, microchip, tick flea treatment, grooming, vaccine, health certificate, extensive Information booklet for puppy going home, Brush, blanket, ongoing support

A$2,000 - A$2,500