I am the happiest owner on the Face of the Earth because of two very special employees at…read moreDreamPuppy...MayCee and Chase! MayCee was the phenomenal business individual who handled everything with the utmost professionalism and knowledge. She made my purchase seamless! Chase...was my first phonecall to the establishment. He spent endless time with me. He has an innate talent to ask the right questions, especially my desires with a dog. We covered size, disposition, everything. I am eternally grateful to Chase for pairing me with the dog of my dreams. I have owned 4 dogs previously. This Puppy is the most perfect fit! Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. Louise

Display of Animals. Very nice and Clean. Safety First for Puppies. Purchase was very Pleased with…read morethorough Care of Important Details for your Puppy. Very pleased.

I am amazed at our experience at Heart N Soul Farm. The owner Anne Marie is the most amazing lady,…read moreand I have fallen in love with every single animal. She is so knowledge about all of them, and has some pretty amazing stories to tell of how they came to be at the farm. They are by appointment only, but with plenty of times to visit, weekday or end. I cannot wait to go back and snuggle more baby goats and love on the donkeys! Make sure you bring home a bar of their goat milk soap, I'd go back just to buy another bar.

staff were so kind and accommodating, and the animals were clearly well loved and cared for. the…read moreexperience was educational and I especially loved hanging out with and petting all of my goat friends. :) soooo cute hehe

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.

Stop the search. You have found your next dog. Sally at…read moreCloud 9 is the best. Her pups are beautiful and have amazing temperament. It's difficult to go for a walk without people stopping to ask about our pup. Blue eyed Mirl Bernadoodle.

A wonderful breeder who works hard to make perfectly wonderful matches between would-be owners and…read moreher happy & healthy pups!

My husband and I just brought home our almost 10 week boy Ranger and we have been nothing but…read morejoyfully surprised! Yvonne is nothing short of caring of these babies and explains very thoroughly her experiences, what to expect, and how life going forward with the teenagers will be. Her training with the pups is also essential to an easy transition to their new homes (the YouTube shows the babies in action!). I will as well add, we went to just meet the pups and get a feel, drove towards home, then turned around and called to take our boy home. Yvonne was extremely flexible and met back up with us to fulfill our wishes which we are extremely fortunate for. After having 3 different types of pups through our lifetimes, this is the first time a little one has nearly immediately been potty trained and can pick up commands and has had 0 reactivity to the 2 established cats in our home or seeing the deer that naturally pass through our yard. We look forward to sharing his life as he grows into his ears and paws. Highly reccomend Suwedi for an RR in your life

Yvonne produces beautiful RR puppies who come home with some basic commands such as sit and come,…read morethey will sit for their meals and wait patiently to be fed. They integrate well into the pack and they are already well on their way to being potty trained. Our Holden is our 3rd RR and we are delighted with him. One caveat however to purchasing a Suwedi dog is that they are not allowed to be bred due to Yvonne's "moral" convictions. Since you are essentially buying a pet quality dog, in my opinion this lowers the value and is something you need to be aware of. That being said we are happy with our purchase and do recommend Suwedi if you are looking for a puppy.?

I got my little Lulu from Paula in April this year and she has been such a joy! She's so smart,…read moreplayful, curious and such a cuddle bug! She has a very sweet disposition. I get compliments daily about how beautiful she is. I've taken her to the vet for shots and she gets a clean bill of health each time, and she's coming up on 8 months now. I've read some reviews saying the dogs seem small, she's pretty average size at around 6.5 months she weighed around 25lbs and will probably be another 5 and will grow a bit more in height.

Paula is just amazing. Very personable, understanding and most of all patient. Just boarded 2 dogs…read morefor 2 nights and although I have 2 little devils she made sure they felt at home and adapted to what their needs were. Also her pricing is ALOT better and affordable than most business. I would definitely 100% recommend.

Tatyana does such a great job with her doodle breeding. Was thrilled to find a high quality small…read morevolume breeder so close to home. Pups are well cared for in her home. Most puppies are in the small to medium range, and so healthy.

We had such a wonderful experience purchasing our fur baby through Tatyana…read more Tatyana made the process so smooth, was extremely responsive, sent pics and videos as requested, and was very flexible in scheduling a time to check out the pups that were available. She is very knowledgeable on the breed and answered all our questions thoroughly ensuring we were completely confident in our selection. Her doggos are well taken care of in her home, are readily vaccinated, and come with a two year health guarantee which made us feel completely comfortable purchasing from her. We decided on an adorable 14 week old female and couldn't be any more happier with our new baby girl! We are very lucky to have found West Valley Labradoodles and have recommended it to our friends that are also in search of the breed! (:

Susan has lovingly cared for my cats and my dog for several years. When she first started with us,…read moreI had two very senior kitties. When they passed, Susan was so kind and thoughtful - sharing memories with me. When I brought home two new rescues - she was so excited for me - and excited to meet them. As my dog grows older and more fragile, she shows such compassion - making me so grateful to have her in our lives. She has always gone well above and beyond, making sure to send adorable pictures of 'my boys' when I travel, and update her notebook with details from each visit. When she needs to take some time off (very rare, and always with a lot of notice), she coordinates substitute pet minders as needed. Her experience working for a vet just adds to my comfort in leaving my pets in her care. When my pets need pills or special care, she works with me to make sure all is administered if I'm not available. I have recommended her to three different friends, and they each speak glowingly about her service. She will work with folks for regular visits, or for vacation care.

Susan was the best dog walker we have ever had! We moved across the country, and don't know how we…read moreare going to find anyone who could compare. She is kind, thoughtful, and we never had to worry with our dogs in her care. I could sense that Susan is great with dogs, and cared about ours like they were her own. She is always reliable, communicative and very personable.