The breeder, Clint Little, of Happy Bend Kennels doesn't allow you to see the parents or visit his…read morekennel. The breeder always has puppies available that he sells for $2000 + as designer mixes. These are the top red flags of a bad breeder, but let me continue with my personal story: My husband & I were looking for a puppy to fit both of our needs, mine being that it had to be hypoallergenic (already limited there) & that we wanted the puppy to become a service dog (only certain breeds there too). So no going to the shelter to adopt a puppy. My husband is a disabled veteran (who is unable to work) & would greatly benefit from a service dog. We researched a lot of breeds, particularly the Native American Indian Dog. We chose Happy Bend Kennels as he is only an hour away from us. He said he'd give a discount on the account of the puppy being much older, the last one left from her litter, & for my husband being military. This never happened. We notarized a contract saying we would pay $1500, but on the breeder's way to see us he comes up with us having to pay $150 in taxes, & we desperately wanted her, so we ended up paying $1650 for a puppy that was already 15 weeks of age instead of a the normal 8-10 weeks (no discount there either). Unfortunately, 12 days after purchasing the puppy, we received devastating news that my husband was going to go under intense treatment at the VA that might require an eventual surgery & over night stays at the hospital. Knowing he would not be home enough or physically able to give our fur-baby the attention that she needs, & I work 8-10 hours a day, frequently go out of town overnight, so the heartbreaking decision was made to call the breeder. The breeder took full advantage of our unexpected crisis with my husband's health problems, took our $1650 puppy, all her belongings that we had bought her, including a $100 bed, lots of toys, treats, & vitamins & gave us a lowly $200 that doesn't even cover part of her belongings. He promised to return as much of the money as he could, of course, that never happened. Even his full grown 4-5 year old adult dogs that can't produce puppies for him anymore, he sells for $300 +. We are not only heartbroken over our loss of our puppy as we wanted for her to be a part of our family & a lifetime companion, but now we are having to endure the my husband's demanding treatments at the VA. We've had to deal with the fact we just unwilling donated $2000 for someone else to have a puppy & all her stuff (as Clint posted on YouTube that she will be re-homed to Colorado). I didn't realize my husband & I were running a charity, paying for expensive puppies for other people to have. Clint, taking money from a disabled Army veteran & his family while they are going through a difficult time is disguising and dishonorable. Thank you for adding to that difficult time & making it so much worse, Clint. He sells these dogs is just like any breeder, only in it for the money, has absolutely no conscious as he's willing to rip money off a disabled veteran who can not work because of his injuries fighting for our country by deploying to war twice. Being that he has 2-3 litters of puppies at a time, averaging 7-9 puppies each, & selling them for $2000 + (depending on where he is delivering them to), he certainly has the money to reimburse us especially after we only had the puppy for 12 days. He refused to return our phone calls and has ignored my email, pleading for him to reimburse us our rightfully owed money since we no longer have the puppy. When I was finally able to get on the phone with him, I was in tears at the loss of our puppy and (yes even the money). He had no empathy what-so-ever & said he would never sell in Arkansas again after this experience, ironic since that is where his kennel is. He had the nerve to tell me, in between my tears that, I don't need the money as I have a nicer car than him (a 5 year used car with 60k miles that cost $25k.) By the way, he drives a 'puppy express' Delivery Vehicle that is a huge 4x4 Truck with a 14ft trailer to deliver his furry money makers since he doesn't want anyone seeing his kennel. Selling his mixed bred puppies at $2k+ each, the man is not hurting on money. Please beware to all those who are considering purchasing a puppy from this greedy man. He may breed beautiful dogs, but he has an ugly greedy soul.

very nice breeder we recently got our German Indian dog (bandit) from Happybendkennels he is the…read moremost amazing puppy ever he is super smart ,playful, and loving . I 10/10 recommend you to buy a dog from this breeder

My name is Patrick H. I feel compelled to leave this review on the chance ANY prospective client…read moremay be considering this breeder. If you have absolutely done your due diligence in selecting the dogue de bordeaux breed, this will be easy. Disclaimer....due diligence is removing the "gorgeous, eye catching exterior" of the breed and committing to the complex dedication this breed WILL require. Puppy Creek is the ABSOLUTE pinnacle of DDB breeders in America. Compulsively dedicated to the health, conformation and temperment of their lines. The reality is few individuals will ever actualize the pure potential of PC's dogues in the conformation ring. However it's always nice to "have it and not need it! I've been a multiple investment/Dog client and have never been more grateful for a business/families work ethic, graciousness and service. My dogs have unequivocally been the most impressively bred and astonishingly reliable animals EVER! Please honor yourself and our breed by considering PuppyCreek. Patrick

During the heat of the pandemic I heard a lot about the how "everyone" was getting a dog, the…read moreemptying of shelters, etc, and how people would be able to see the puppies on Facetime or on video and I thought . . . "How on earth can you 'know' what a puppy is like, choosing him or her and welcoming them into your family/home without interacting with the puppy personally?" With Bernedoodle Bliss it wasn't just one video, it was several weekly videos that showed loads of interaction between the litter's brothers and sisters - - the best kind of interaction vs a first or second time visit from a "stranger" to a litter where the puppies are always going to be happy to see someone new. Their videos also showed the puppies progression and growth - - it was huge for us and was instrumental in helping us make our decision!! If you are searching for an ethical Bernedoodle breeder, you can trust Bernedoodle Bliss. We did our homework, searched everywhere and found LaDonna Thomas is truly passionate, has an open line of communication, is innately interested in ensuring the health & wellness of each puppy she raises and you'd be hard pressed to find a better breeder. As a longtime dog-owner, I've had lots of experience with different breeds and breeders, having owned 2 Tri-color Collies, a Wiredhair Terrier, a Bearded Collie, a Schnauzer and a Labrador Retriever. I've never come across a breeder so willing to help both before and after we brought our puppy home. One last item - - our 8-week old puppy is smart, docile, loves to snuggle, is eager to learn, and is the most beautiful dog I've owned! That calm temperament is due in large part to LaDonna, she does a great job with the puppies and let's face it, getting a puppy is a big investment in your time and money and finding the right Bernedoodle breeder can be a daunting task. Do your homework, search the internet, interview breeders - - but you will find getting involved with LaDonna & Bernedoodle Bliss is absolutely worth it!

Bernedoodle Bliss is amazing! I got my puppy, Benji, who is healthy, ethically bred and overall has…read morebecome the best companion I could've asked for. LaDonna does a wonderful job at staying in touch. Emails, videos, photos and anything else are available at any time. She truly cares about the puppies, not only when in her care for the first 8 weeks but once they are in their forever home. I waited so long to finally get my Bernedoodle due to my military career but now that I could have the ability to bring one home, I am so thrilled that I chose Bernedoodle Bliss.

Great breeders. Easy to work with and they have great dogs. We have liter mates and could not be…read moremore pleased with them. Sweet and very smart.

Breeder Yes, adopting is ideal. I've adopted, too…read more Sometimes, however, getting a dog from a breeder is the best option, like for those of us with hardcore allergies, or for other reasons may want a non-shedding dog. In those cases, finding a good breeder who not a puppy mill is essential. I did much research prior to deciding what breeder to select. I read about warning signs and looked at reviews, history with state regulators, and the breeders' own transparency. One breeder refused to let anyone on their property; puppy pickups happened at local truck stops. Jason at Kingdom Dogs answered all my questions. When I finally decided to visit them, I still wasn't sure about getting a puppy. They happened to have a few unclaimed yet, and we fell in love with a floofy little cockapoo. He is now more than a year old, and a whopping 35 pounds (he was supposed to max out at 30), but has the sweetest disposition and is smart, too. Oliver brings us joy every day. I give Kingdom Dogs 4 stars instead of 5 because, at the time we got Oliver, they were still docking cockapoo tails in the tradition of Cocker Spaniels. While his little nub is cute, I'd prefer tails be left natural. I think they stopped that practice in 2020, but I'm not sure. They also have slowed down the breeding so they have a waiting list now, ensuring that there are rarely puppies available who have to wait to be sold. This is better for everyone. Kingdom Dogs is located on farmland in Carthage, Missouri. It's a family business. A few months ago, I met another cockapoo owner at the groomers. He had a dog with him from Kingdom Dogs, too. He said that was his second, and he was thinking about getting a third, because of their sweet disposition. If I got a third dog, I would have to get on Yelp for referrals for divorce attorneys, realtors, and moving companies!

We have purchased 2 dogs from Farmer's Yorkies (years apart) and they are the best dogs I have ever…read morehad. I am so grateful for the joy they have brought to our home. One of them runs on a treadmill by himself. Both are very playful and healthy. Thanks for what you do.

Woody will be turning 6 this year and i realized i never left a review for hearthside. We had such…read morea great experience getting our little guy. (He flew from MO to CA) He has had no health issues at all and is a very happy active little dude. When we first got him we only had one kid and since then we had another (now 2yo) and Woody has been great with both our kids! I always recommend heathside when asked where we got Woody from. He is part of our family and we love him so much. Thank you hearthside!!

From the owner: Since 2004 - Hearthside Meadow has been raising very social, happy and healthy puppies for families…read moreacross the USA. We specialize in Maltioos, Morkies and a few Poodles. We do ENS - Early Neurological Stimulation Exercises on our puppies - that can only be done in a small window of time - day 3 to day 16. This creates a puppy that is more easily adaptable to changes, makes them smarter - stronger hearts and better overall circulation. Please check our website to see what we have available at this time. :o)

There are not enough wonderful things to say about SDG Goldens! Our female is nothing but a sweet…read moreheart and I truly believe it is because of the love and care that she received for her first 8 weeks of life. Her first house in which she was raised (first 8 weeks) had 5 children that love to be apart of the care each dog receives. Theses dogs get loved on multiple times a day and start their life with not only adults that love and cherish them but children also. It is truly noticeable that our female received that type of love because of how she has always interacted with our 5 year old and with adults. I'd also like to comment on the fact that potty training was easier to do due to Sarah starting the introduction to potty training so early.

From the owner: AKC English Cream Golden Retriever puppies, $3,500, microchipped, 2-year health guarantee, puppy…read moreculture, ESI, ENS

I just purchased our little Yorkiepoo from Running River and are IN LOVE. The process was a little…read morehard at first since the puppy's were newborn and not doing much we had to deal with lots of patience but I'm so happy we sat back and trusted the process. Our family has a new little addition who stole our hearts, all thanks to Running River Kennels.