We conducted extensive research (over a three year's worth of referrals, articles, friends, family…read moreand online research) and discovered Doodles Los Angeles. Daniel contacted us and asked very specific questions about the Goldendoodle we were looking for. Daniel's expertise allowed us to figure out exactly what we wanted. Daniel maintained communication with us and answered all our questions (there were MANY questions). Daniel gained our trust and we decided to "Reserve" one of their beautiful Goldendoodles. There was no pressure to purchase this specific Goldendoodle. That made us very comfortable meeting this Goldendoodle. Once we met this Goldendoodle, we were convinced he was well cared for, healthy and came from a loving home and environment. This was important for us. We instantly fell in love with Maui and decided on the spot he was a great addition to our family. Maui has adapted well to his new home. This is greatly due to him being socialized and partially potty and crate trained. It's helped out tremendously!! It was a great experience adopting Maui from Doodles Los Angeles! They will certainly get referrals from us!

We're so happy that we were able to get our little nugget, Gryffin from Doodles LA. It started out…read moreas a surprise, and Daniel worked with my husband to keep it a secret from me for two weeks. When we arrived, it was the sweetest gift ever! Miri was extremely organized and informative on the hand off. I appreciate everything they do to help set up their pups for a good home. We picked up 8-week old Gryff, followed the information given to us, and took advantage of the insurance and trainer deals, all of which made for a very seamless welcoming experience for him. After the loss of our last golden doodle, we are so grateful to be able to have another bundle of joy in our home. Thank you Doodles LA!

I got the most beautiful puppy from Tropico Kennels! She is the sweetest most cuddly adorable teddy…read morebear! After my companion pup of 12 years passed away, I knew I wanted another pup in our lives. After doing research on different types of breeds I fell in love with the miniature Goldendoodle breed. Little did I know that during Covid everyone wanted to adopt a new puppy! Every breeder in California had long waitlists of over a year! I did find breeders out of state but I did not find the idea of shipping a new puppy ideal. I wanted a local breeder with experience whom I can see face to face. Luckily in my exhaustive search I found Tropico Kennels! Lisa was the only breeder I found that had availability and that did not require for me to sign up for a lengthy waitlist and submit a deposit before the puppy was born. I found it ludicrous to pay a large deposit having no idea what the puppy will even look like! I kept checking the website regularly to see when new pups were being born. The website has a lot of useful and valuable information about the process of adopting and welcoming a new Goldendoodle puppy. Once pictures were posted online of the newborn pup I was interested in, I submitted my interest form. Lisa contacted me right away and I paid my deposit. Lisa worked with me in regards of accepted payment forms for deposit and I found her to be very knowledgeable and friendly. The website provided all the details I needed : I knew exactly when my pup would come home, expected weight, parent info, type (F1B, F1BB etc), shedding info, and the pictures of the newborn puppies. I do wish I had more communication from Lisa in terms of pictures and details as the puppy was growing (I was obsessed) but I knew she was busy and in the end I got my perfect dream puppy. When it was time to pick up my baby, I drove to Lisa's beautiful ranch and her husband was friendly and nice when delivering the dog to me. All in all I would recommend this breeder for anyone looking for a gorgeous Goldendoodle pup!

I'm helping my mom do research because she's wanting a golden doodle pup, I see this place was in…read morethe area and good reviews. I decide to call and a older woman picks up I say hello good morning, who do I have the pleasure in speaking with? (I ask who it is I'm speaking with so that I can properly greet her ) she responds rudely& with an attitude "well you called me so you should know who I am" I say oh ok I do apologize but am I calling to Tropico kennels? She says yea. And then goes off on a rant that she doesn't answer her person phone often because she receives calls of people always trying to buy her house or sell her stupid shit. I said oh ok I understand but that was very unprofessional of you, I do not wish to purchase a dog off a business who doesn't know how to be professional or answer a phone call like a decent human being. So I then hung up. I would never speak to anyone that way regardless of the circumstances. Learn to be respectful and polite. Completely put me off and definitely will NOT EVER be buying a dog from this place. I'm editing my review because after a couple minutes my mom said she wanted to try and call to get information about the dogs. Because again my mom is interested in buying a puppy. So my mom calls says hello good morning I was wanting to get some information about the golden doodle puppies you might have. the same woman answers and says oh ok sure but can I call you back in a couple of minutes? My mom said sure not a problem and then the woman hung up. LITERALLY 1 minute goes by and I receive a message from this woman (I have attached a photo of the message) saying nice try! I did reply and then blocked her. Never in my life have I ever had an encounter like this. The woman then proceeds to call my mom back (I have attached a photo of the phone call as well that she called back) (as you can see she called back & the call lasted 14sec bc she was a COWARD & hung up) and say to her that she is not going to sell us any dog because I called and hung up on her, and that she should tell her daughter to not be a bitch. The woman proceeds to hang up. So I blocked her on both my mother & I's phone. Completely UNPROFESSIONAL and RUDE! We were only wanting information about the puppies! Which is why my mom insisted on her trying to call because she really wants a puppy. HORRIBLE experience!

We recently welcomed a beautiful Goldendoodle puppy from California Dulce Goldendoodles, and we…read morecouldn't be happier with our experience. Margie is incredibly caring, honest, ethical, and knowledgeable. It's clear that her puppies are raised with lots of love, attention, and excellent care. Our puppy came home healthy, happy, and well-socialized. As first-time puppy owners, we especially appreciated how much time Margie spent educating us about puppy care, feeding, and the transition home. She was always patient, responsive, and supportive. The adoption process was smooth, transparent, and stress-free, and she was very accommodating throughout. A wonderful bonus was the complimentary 30-day emergency pet insurance coverage. Margie also owns J'adore Pet Salon in Glendale, which is great for grooming, and offers boarding and dog-sitting services as well. If you're looking for a trustworthy breeder who genuinely loves her dogs and stands behind her puppies, we highly recommend Margie and California Dulce Goldendoodles!

We had such an amazing experience with the Bravo family! From the moment we met Wanda, we knew she…read morewas the perfect fit for our family. The Bravos were incredibly kind, accommodating, and truly cared about making the transition as smooth as possible for both us and Wanda. They even went above and beyond by letting us borrow a cage while we were in between setups, which made things so much easier. It's clear how much love and attention they give their dogs, and knowledgeable about their dog breed. We absolutely adore her and are so grateful to the Bravo family for bringing her into our lives. We couldn't recommend them more and tell everyone that asks hands down the best!

Is there anything sadder than an animal shelter? So many unwanted dogs and cats waiting for their…read moreforever homes in small cages which are entirely outdoors. You want to rescue them all but you can't. All you can do is spread some love around the cages and, if the stars align, get to take a new family member home. They do what they can at this City of LA shelter in Chatsworth. It's totally overbooked with dogs who would much rather be lounging on your rug at home. By some crazy coincidence, someone had turned in a Korean Jindo, which was the breed I had in mind. Our amazing attendant got "James" out of the cage and into one of the large meet-and-greet areas. While it's tough to bond with 50 other dogs barking their heads off, I knew it was a match. All dogs must be neutered/spayed before they can leave the animal shelter. Because James had already been fixed, there was nothing to do but pay the fee and invite him into the Lambo. At this time (February 2026), fees are halved to reduce overcrowding, so my total cost for James, including being up to date on rabies and all vaccines and micro-chipping, was $51. What I like a lot is that the shelter provides you with detailed notes taken by staff and volunteers who have interacted with your pet. Though James had only been at the shelter for about five weeks, there were plenty of comments (friendly, warms up after a few minutes, not a barker) which gave me some extra confidence. Check out the shelter for your new family member soon!

I had a very unpleasant experience at this animal shelter and I feel the supervisor Troy handled…read morethe situation in a very unprofessional way. About two weeks ago I took in a large dog because the previous owner was going to take him to the shelter and I felt bad for the dog. I wanted to try to keep him, but after keeping him for a short time I noticed the dog was becoming aggressive toward my wife and my kids. I have small children at home and I cannot take risks when it comes to their safety, so I decided the responsible thing to do was to bring the dog to the shelter since I could not keep him and I could not find anyone who could safely take him. When I arrived, the supervisor Troy came outside and immediately had a rude attitude. Instead of trying to help, she started questioning me in a way that felt more like an interrogation than a normal conversation. She kept asking why I had my wife's ID with me, how the dog knows me, and why I was bringing the dog there. I understand staff may need to ask questions, but the way she spoke was disrespectful and unnecessary. I explained that I live in the 91344 area and that the dog was not safe around my family, but she kept arguing and acting like I was doing something wrong. In the end, she refused to take the dog, which made no sense to me because this is exactly what animal shelters are for. People come there when they cannot safely keep an animal. What bothered me the most is that she is a supervisor. If a supervisor behaves this way, it gives a very bad impression of the whole place. People who come to a shelter are already stressed, and the staff should treat them with respect, not attitude. I tried to do the right thing by bringing the dog to the shelter instead of abandoning him somewhere, and I left feeling frustrated and disappointed. This was not the kind of experience I expected from a city animal shelter. I hope management looks into this, because situations like this should be handled much more professionally

After landing on a Havanese (after some deep searching for the best breed for myself and my…read morefamily), I found Marti of Harris Havanese in Redondo Beach. Choosing Marti was easily the best choice I could have ever made and I am forever a client of Marti's. I will never look elsewhere when adopting my next Havanese (or a breed that isn't a Havanese, for that matter). I adopted Cookie, formally Cartier, from the "C" litter. From our first phone call in Fall 2024, Marti was attentive to the details of my life and what kind of puppy temperament would be best fit for my lifestyle. She is kind, SO communicative, and the most detail-oriented, loving, and caring person/breeder. Seeing how loved these puppies are far before they are even born was constant reassurance that I made the best choice. I would receive multiple texts/pictures/videos a day when Cookie was born. So anxious and excited to get my puppy, Marti answered all of my questions and was always so reassuring and kind. Cookie came to me loving her crate (this was a game changer), being exposed to so many sights and sounds (her groomer says she is better behaved than adult dogs she's been grooming for years ), and is the epitome of a perfect puppy and I truly owe it all to Marti because she set Cookie (and the rest of her litter) up for complete success. Everyone in my life is so surprised when they hear how young Cookie is because she is truly so well behaved, has a great sense of independence, and loves to just hang with our crew. Thank you to Marti and Gracie for loving these puppies with your whole heart. You both feel like family and I cannot express my gratitude for how you raised little Cookie.

Marti Harris is a loving caring excellent Havanese breeder who lovingly cares for her dogs &…read morepuppies with excellence I. A Beauitful environment..we Love our little girl Jazzie .. she is perfect 100%

Absolutely Amazing!! Patty i can not say enough great things about you!!! super knowledgeable,…read moregives great advice as a new Dog Mom ! I definitely recommend Tinker Pups!! you are in great hands with patty

Patty and Tinkerpups are utterly amazing. We brought home a Maltipoo two years ago. Patty made us…read morecomfortable throughout the process and answered ALL of our questions. We recently added a Cavapoo. He is a copper colored Cavapoo. Both of our dogs are so loving and have a blast entertaining one another. They're comfortable with children, adults, and other pets alike. Our life is forever changed having our sweet furry friends in our lives. We can't thank Tinkerpups enough for all they did to make this experience incredible.

They guys are amazing. We called them for medical suggestions regarding our frenchies and they…read morespent so much time helping us. They have been doing this stuff for 25 years and they're not in it for the money. If I ever need a new puppy, I'm coming here.

We have two Frenchies that we absolutely love, but we are not breeders--just proud pet parents…read more Despite our best efforts to prevent it, one of our girls unexpectedly got pregnant, and we were suddenly faced with a lot of uncertainty. French Bulldogs require C-sections to give birth, and with the medical costs and lack of clear information out there, it was a stressful situation. We quickly realized that getting honest advice was difficult--many people didn't want to help or simply didn't have the answers we needed. Then we found Dr. Marika at frenchbulldogsla.com, and he was amazing! He took the time to answer all our questions, gave us clear recommendations, and genuinely cared about helping us do what was best for our dog. His guidance was absolutely invaluable, and we're so thankful we found him. If you have Frenchies and need trustworthy help--especially as a regular dog owner, this is the expert you want in your corner. Highly recommended!

We are so in love with our Cream Golden, Maisie. Since the day we brought her home, she has been…read morethe sweetest dog that delights us everyday. We can't imagine life without her.

We did a great deal of research regarding English Cream Golden Retrievers in California, and we…read morewere most impressed by the quality of the puppies at 3 Oaks and the history behind 3 Oaks, namely the dedication of Christy and her entire family to this wonderful and loving breed. Our lovely puppy, just 8 weeks old right now but growing rapidly, is everything we hoped he would be, and we are very grateful to Christy for making this life event so joyous and fulfilling. Now we just need to get his bulldog brother on board...but he's coming around!!

I am so happy we found you online. We got a male who is the sweetest cutest thing ever. He is…read morehealthy strong and so smart. The breeder is very kind, communicative and worked with us to get Sunny. If we ever want another one in the near future, I will definitely look in her direction. Thanks again!!

Laura and her husband raised beautiful puppies and you can tell the pups and parents are loved. We…read morebrought home a female Goldendoodle that has a beautiful personality and is extremely trainable. She is healthy as well. We received a sweet gift bag with food, toys, and a blanket, as well as a folder with paperwork/shit information. Lorena is quick to respond to texts and really enjoys getting reports on how the puppies are doing. I highly recommend them. They are NOT raising puppy mill puppies. These are family pets in a loving environment. I am thrilled with the choice we made to buy from them.