Phil and Joanne are absolutely wonderful !!! They are welcoming, and they truly care about all of…read moretheir puppies and adult dogs. The puppies are born in a loving environment. I was impressed with the amount of care and affection shown by Phil , Joanne and their children for all of their dogs. The environment is clean and the animals seem happy. I chose Gemini and Eries, now Cooper and Oliver (Kilo and Ollies litter). My puppies were flown to me a short distance from Kirkland, IL by Phil in his plane. I was given a packet, which included information for dog insurance ,vaccinations, toys, leash and a small blankets with their mother's scent, as well as dog food. I am in love with my puppies and I hope to have them for many years to come. Also there is very little to no shedding. My puppies are now 4 months old soon to be 5 months and I am so happy with them. Thank you Phil and Joanne.

Phil & Joanne are very involved in caring for their dogs and puppies. Loved the calmness and home…read moreenvironment they raised there dogs in. Would recommend All about The Doodles. We fell in love with Kilo and her litter. We chose Capricorn now (Carrie). She is well adjusted and just perfect for our family. We look forward to the august reunion picnic. Carmody family

Buyer be educated when looking for a puppy. Having "champion bloodlines" as a selling point doesn't…read moreguarantee much. Even breeders of championed show dogs will tell you that direct offspring of a champ can be "duds" as far as showing or working. Multiple generations muddy that bloodline but it doesn't mean the dogs aren't great pets. Just very expensive pets. The breeder is quick to reply and obviously loves all the dogs in her care. I also see evidence that hip, elbow and heart tests are done on all dogs they own. And, if for whatever reason you are not happy with the dog, or can't care for it, she will take it back. I also love that she doesn't believe in shipping puppies. Travel arrangements for delivery are taken seriously with the dog's well being in mind. I was disappointed that the dogs are not shown or worked. I don't believe in breeding pets. Generally a breed-specific breeder is interested in maintaining the integrity and standards of their specific breed of choice and that doesn't seem the case with Rock River, though they partake in water rescue style exercises for fun. I'm not saying to avoid this breeder, but if you are looking for a Newfoundland you probably have an interest drafting or water rescue. If that is the case, you will need to look elsewhere to a breeder who specializes in working their dogs, and will be able to recognize a puppy with the proper drive and determination early on. 12/18 Replying to the comment- pulling trees and "water work" are not necessarily evidence of participating in drafting course tests or water dog trials/tests. I was specifically looking for a dog to do water rescue. I look for not just breeders who show, but who train according to the standard in order to correctly pick the dogs whose genes and abilities should be passed on. My questions were valid, and I received answers that I felt didn't fit my expectations. I've never met a breeder yet who doesn't love their dogs like family. But a working breed has to fit a certain model.

So glad I found Rock River Newfoundlands. They're amazing people who truly love their dogs. They…read moreanswered my many questions with kindness and seem just as excited as us to add a puppy to our family.

Empress labradors is the best breeder we've ever worked with. Her babies are just wonderful. We…read moreconstantly get compliments of our Labrador, Toby. His mannerisms, English lab features, demeanor, gorgeous face, etc. The list can go on and on. From start to finish, it was a smooth experience. We are so lucky to have found her and her labradors! You will not go wrong with Empress! We love our Toby so much that our kids want a few labs when they grow up :) he is perfect. Thank you Dawn and staff for all you do!

Over the past 20 years, I've had the privilege of welcoming five Empress Labradors into my home…read more Each and every one of these dogs has brought an abundance of love, affection, and companionship that is beyond anything one could imagine. Their Presence has been a constant source of companionship and joy. They have an intuitive understanding of human emotions. I cannot imagine my life without the incredible experiences, travel, and memories I've made with all my beautiful Empress Labradors. People stop me on the street because they are so good looking. They also are exceptionally talented and natural upland bird dogs (William Wallace Gamble being the best of them all)

i have a great dog because of them . they come fixed and fully vetted . very quick response time…read morealso

I've just brought home my second labradoodle from Bo Langley, Look at These Doodles. Last year…read moreAugust I adopted Bosch, a beautiful chocolate doodle who is so sweet, so smart and cuter than heck. We lost hisc13 year old pal a couple of weeks ago and he desperately needed a buddy. Well I immediately thought of Bo's newest litter. Si today I brought home Hairy (you know Harry Bosch). It'll take awhile for Hairy to get big enough for the vigorous play Bosch wants but they are almost buddies already. I highly recommend Look at These Doodles. Healthy, happy, and cuddly!!!

We loved our experience with AKA Doodles. They were super responsive and answered all questions…read more They found us the perfect fit with our Labradoodle Margo. We highly recommend them! Very experienced and trustworthy breeder!

Our dog has been visiting Waggin Tails since we got him as a puppy. We started with puppy classes…read morewhich were great and now have him visit the doggie daycare now an then to work off his energy. Julie the owner is very friendly and knowledgeable. She is great with the dogs and treats each one as special. It's $22 for a full day of daycare. Less for a half day. Their is a discount while boarded if you are boarding at the animal clinic on site. We always have him.go to daycare when boarded. It's like a vacation for him too. Our dog always gets super excited when we are a block or two away. He knows exactly where he is going and looks forward to it. When we get him home peace and quiet after a full day of playing. I highly recommend.

As a member of the Veterans dog training class I have to say she has helped us and our dogs in so…read moremany ways it is truly remarkable. Everyone of us and our dogs love her. On days when my dog Abby seems to be having a not so good day and starts to shut down on me (I'm tired lol) Cristy will take her and she's a different dog.

Cristy Aldrich is an excellent dog trainer! She believes in positive reinforcement and takes the…read moretime and effort to solve training challenges for each and every dog. I liken her to a dog whisperer! She trained our dog Jackman to be a companion dog for my daughter with multiple disabilities. Cristy's heart and devotion was with us every step of the way! Cristy also volunteers her time to train rescue dogs for veterans with PTSD. She is a life long learner as she continues to take classes to keep up with the latest training philosophies. I highly recommend Cristy!!!