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    Suwedi Ridgebacks

    3.9 (16 reviews)
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    Rhodesian Ridgeback puppy
    Jay D.

    We received our "Penny" one week ago. Yvonne with Suwedi Ridgebacks puts all of her heart into these pups and it shows in the confident, beautiful and loving dogs she breeds. I hate using the word breed, as when you meet Yvonne you will know that she is more than a breeder. We were lucky enough to have the birth of our Penny around Thanksgiving and able to "home" Penny just after the holidays. We rented a cabin in beautiful Packwood the weekend before Christmas. Yvonne had us pick our top five choices and brought them to our Cabin. We had been watching, rewatching and getting to know these pups by viewing Suwedis' YT channel with almost daily posts (how perfect). The next day she returned with our top two choices. We played around and finalized our vote via secret ballot texts to Yvonne (I have 7 children). She provided a reveal video for us on Christmas! This weekend was filled with sledding at nearby White Pass, board games by the fire, breathtaking views and PUPPIES! Thank you, Yvonne for accepting us into your pack! It was the best weekend of my life! P.S. thanks for being level-headed in telling me to wait when I asked for a second dog; you chose the right decision over money.

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    I brought Ruby (formerly Eshe) home in March 2024 and it was apparent immediately the quality of Yvonne's work.

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    Meadow Run Farm - Meadow Run homebred Mini American Shepherd making her debut w her Handler

    Meadow Run Farm

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    5 minutes ago New I…read moremet Lisa after seeing a post of one of her puppies in a Miniature American Shepherd Facebook group. I had no intention of purchasing from her due to location, Meadow Run is in Washington, I live in Minnesota. I spoke with her over the phone and I could hear how passionate she is about all her dogs and puppies. I actually found it really affordable to take Alaska Air out and Delta back the same day to pick up my pup. Lisa has been a great mentor and is always available for questions. We really feel like a big family as she maintains a Meadow Run Family Facebook group so we can all chat with each other, ask questions, bounce ideas off of each other based on our experiences, and cheer each other on. I own Vinnie, who has shown in conformation and competed in Rally and will start In agility. Lisa is there for it all and keeps up with her puppies activities. This is all in addition to how she starts her puppies ENS, desensitizing activities, a lot of human activities (she shares a lot of live videos of puppy activities, play, cleaning, grooming etc!) You can't go wrong with joining the "Meadow Run Family", the support system is the best! I will definitely get another pup from Lisa in the next few years.

    Lisa is amazing and so knowledgeable about aussies. She's able to answer any questions and make…read morerecommendations plus is so communicative while the puppies are growing. She tries to match the best puppy for you (personality, wants etc.) Definitely recommend! Responsibly bred and healthy dogs.

    Valley Crest Kennel - Four puppies from a Spring 2014 litter

    Valley Crest Kennel

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    I took my Valley Crest puppy home on March 31. One month later I'm delighted to say this was one of…read morethe best decisions I've ever made. Throughout the process, Donna was helpful, honest, and attentive to what I wanted in a puppy and an adult dog I had flat-coats as a kid, and know that they are the best all-around companion pet breed there is. My flats were friendly, amusing, eager-to-please dogs, who both passed early due to cancer. I deliberated long and hard about getting flats again, but it really wasn't even a choice. I initially chose Valley Crest as a breeder because most of its dogs live into their teens, as well as their proximity to Seattle. They'd just done a breeding, and our litter was born on January 31 from Bella and Brownie. I read the other reviews here around that time, and asked Donna what had happened with Bella's last litter. She was candid and forthcoming about discussing it, explaining both what had happened then and the steps that she'd taken since. She also discussed her reasons for not currently being a member of the Northwest Flat-Coated Retriever Club, and I finished the conversation satisfied that I'd made the right choice. We made our first visit to the litter when they were about five weeks old. They were all friendly and well-socialized, happily climbing into our laps and playing. The adult dogs were friendly and social, in the pushy way of good flat-coats. Donna's six-year-old granddaughter played often with the litter, socializing them well to children. In the next few weeks, Donna and I conversed regularly via email, especially in regards to what personality I was looking for. I didn't have an answer at first, as most of what I want in a dog are just typical flat-coat qualities. I finally decided, thinking of one of my childhood dogs, that I wanted a dog with "steadfastness, or a quiet sense of dignity." I also said that would probably hard to find in a seven-week-old puppy, but darned if Donna hadn't seen a puppy exhibiting that kind of quality, and sent a photo. When we came to choose our puppy and take him home, Donna told us about each one. Of the litter of seven, two had gone to new homes, and one was reserved for a show-dog home. We had four puppies to choose from and she told us about the personalities of each -- the one nicknamed "Mischief," the one who amused himself, the one who would want to be our shadow. We settled on this puppy, as he was the patient, steadfast one she'd told us about. Since we've brought him home, Skagit has been a delight. He reacts very well to strangers of all kinds, to other puppies and adult dogs, and to different situations and places. He's learning easily and enthusiastically, not just basic obedience but also things like how it's okay to chase geese at the park but not okay to chase the chickens at home. Like a good flat-coat, when we bring him to playtimes he first checks in with the people to see if they have treats or want to pet him, and then goes and plays with the puppies wrestling on the floor. He is a little timid in new environments, which Donna warned us about -- it took him two weeks to enjoy going on walks, since our busy Seattle neighborhood with damp grass and lots of joggers is a far cry from Eastern Washington -- but quickly warms to them. He's definitely our shadow, always wanting to be in the same room with his people. Sometimes the best way to coax him out for a walk or down a flight of stairs is to just move out of his sight so that he'll follow. I'm pretty impressed by how well Donna was able to predict his behavior and personality at such an early age, and he's definitely the right fit for our household. In the interests of full disclosure, Skagit did have worms, diagnosed at his initial checkup. The vet said that this was pretty common in puppies, and set him on a course of Panacur and Strongid. We've done two fecal tests since, which came back clean. We sent the test results back to Donna so that she could follow up with her vet, as the litter had all been dewormed. She found that a vet tech had given her the wrong dosing information, so that the puppies received a diluted treatment. Skagit has been happy and healthy since, aside from one bout of diarrhea and vomiting from eating a bad egg. We've changed his primary food twice, expecting a messy transition each time, with no issue. He's put on 10 pounds in four weeks and continues to be a favorite in the neighborhood, at the pet food store, and at puppy obedience classes. He's very easy to socialize, since we can't walk twenty feet without someone wanting to pet him, and we've told many people that "you know, the breeder has three left!" If anyone interested in Valley Crest Kennels would like to discuss our experience further, I am happy to speak with you -- just send me a message through Yelp. I cannot recommend this breeder highly enough, both for the quality of the dogs and the care and attention put into matching dogs with people.

    I'm sad to say that our puppy, Scupper, passed away yesterday at 1.5 years old. He battled the…read moreparasites from the breeder's kennel throughout his short life. Please read the Yelp filtered review (click "1 filtered" below) about Roddy, who was one of Scupper's litter-mates. There are at least 3 puppies that we know of who have had untimely deaths from health issues related to the parasite and were immune compromised. Bella of Valley Crest Kennel was the mother of this litter and it's my understanding that they are still breeding Cantu Bella's Syrah. If you are considering a flat coated retriever puppy - I do not recommend getting one from this breeder. She has been removed from the breeders list at the Northwest Flat Coated Retrievers Club.

    Suwedi Ridgebacks - petbreeders - Updated May 2026

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