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    4.1 (90 reviews)
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    Comparing other reviews to my experience leads me to believe this lady is mentally ill or something. They've gotta work on the customer service in a major way! I sent in an inquiry about a puppy that's available but happens to be 3 months old already. This was her response when I asked about alternative litters and informed her Id prefer to bring home at 8-9 weeks. Puppies normally go home at 8 weeks, that's normal. And giardia isn't life threatening nor hard to get rid of -- just annoying and gross. Nevertheless I won't be spending a dime of my hard earned money with someone dishing out this type of unwarranted attitude.

    It's our fault she's in the chair. She's so trainable. But we let her because we love having her next to us.
    D M.

    I can't say enough about this family business. And the emphasis is on family - as what they are doing adds so much value to the families who get the puppies. Their website has so much information. The care and quality they take is authentic and real and I wish more businesses conducted themselves with such integrity. I'm a repeat customer - my first puppy is from 2015. Lisa's attention to safety, cleanliness and care for the puppies is exactly how you'd want your newest family member cared for. She cares for the puppies and is interested in the homes they go to. I know since Covid, she received more inquiries a day than any one person could respond to. Please be patient. Please read the website for your questions. Please remember there is a person caring for pregnant dogs and puppies behind your impatience. And she isn't a puppy mill so she can't get puppies when there are none. It's why she's so sought after. I'd wait a year to have a trusted puppy from Tropico Kennels.

    Lava Goldie

    Honestly, I just bought Lava Goldie last week and she has brought me so much joy! The breeders are amazing they are very knowledgeable and have passion in making these bundle of joy. Lava is an awesome fur baby. She is nice and already came potty trained.

    Wow, I am just seeing this response months later. I can not believe the way this woman lies. I am a nurse as stated before, among the most trusted profession in society and you honestly believe I would sit here and make up a terrible experience for no reason? I had no clue we were getting a full refund and you were coming to get our puppy as he is now almost a year old????????? To sit here and threaten a previous customer as your marketing strategy really shows your professionalism. The deposit was sent June 26, 2020 with this email attached (See photos below) stating that we would receive weekly pictures/updates about our puppy, which we did not-she continually made excuses. She now claims otherwise. Attached are also the screenshots of the texts in which she was absolutely rude after getting our deposit. This was our first encounter after the deposit was given. After going back and double checking for the photos she claimed were already on the website, they were intact absent. We continued with the process of buying our puppy because we work hard for our money and didn't exactly want to lose the non-refundable deposit. I do not know you or your husband however, nothing that was stated about our interaction was false or inaccurate information. Buy at your own risk, you have been warned.

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    karl K.

    Lisa was great and most importantly we got a forever fur friend. Super Mellow dog that just loves attention and petting. She easily trains and worth getting a dog from here. We get stopped all the time while put on walks asking what type of dog it is and they want one since she is so adorable. Thanks Lisa

    The dog

    Amazing dog and amazing service. We picked our dog up 4 months ago and could not be happier. The whole process from selection to pick up and aftercare was brilliant. Lots of love and attention to detail have obviously gone into the process and Lisa clearly knows what she is doing. We prepared for the arrival as per Tropico Kennels great website and still use the puppy stew recipe on the site today. The dog is health, happy and has an amazing character. We have had countless cash offers for our dog while out walking or traveling with him, obviously he is not for sale

    Esti R.

    We got our goldendoodle Harry, an F1BB, from Lisa and the Tropico Kennels team one year ago. All we can say is that our experience has been nothing short of AMAZING!!!!! Harry has the biggest heart of gold, wants to play and kiss every dog he sees, loves children, loves us, and is so happy to be alive. I never dreamed of a dog that literally is this smart, sweet and like a giant teddy bear. If you want a goldendoodle look no further than Tropico!!! You will not regret your decision one bit. We have a best friend forever and feel so lucky to have chosen this breeder.

    Suzan L.

    We bought our puppy/dog Scout from Lisa in 2010. I can honestly say that she was the greatest dog ever. She was so loving, protective, loyal, intelligent and friendly. My children would fight over who got to sleep with her. Sadly, last month we had to put her down due to a cancer diagnosis. We are all devastated. We are looking to Lisa for another puppy. Her dogs are the best.

    The day we brought her home :)

    We got our beautiful puppy Charlotte from Lisa just over two months ago. We couldn't be happier! Lisa answered all my (many) questions from the start and was reassuring throughout the process. I'm a first time dog owner, so appreciated the helpful information provided on the Tropico site. I consulted the "Puppy Preparation" page almost daily in the lead up to bringing home our What I valued most however, was the thorough information and health records that are provided when you bring home your puppy. Our vet even acknowledged how great the depth of the health records are in comparison to other dogs/breeders he sees. Thank you Lisa! We are already discussing our next dog and will definitely be using Lisa again.

    8 months old, 36 pounds

    We got our puppy from Tropico Kennels six months ago and he is the best dog ever! The cutest, sweetest, most lovable dog we've ever had. Everywhere I take him people compliment him and tell me he looks like a teddy bear. Lisa breeds beautiful, healthy dogs. In fact my vet said he was the healthiest puppy she had seen in some time. I wouldn't hesitate to get your furry family member from Lisa! I suggest reading all of the info on Lisa's website. For one thing, it gives the necessary information on how to get in touch with her. There is also a wealth of information about goldendoodles, raising puppies, etc. It was very helpful to me.

    Allison K.

    I highly recommend Tropico Kennels-we purchased our new puppy through Lisa and she is so amazing! The puppy is beautiful, smart, and very sweet. Lisa is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful through the process. She thoroughly informed us about the puppy's needs, California laws, resources including vets and training. Further, she has great recommendations for food, training supplies, and places to shop. The dogs are bred at her lovely home. Lisa is incredibly responsive and helpful with any questions. It is clear why she is so highly rated and popular!

    Lisa is simply a wonderful breeder. I applied for my puppy after nearly a year of researching reputable breeders. Lisa was kind and accommodating throughout the whole process of the placement. Also our puppy is just a little angel. She was given a clean bill of health and so far has fit right in to the family. Honestly, I would ignore the negative reviews. You have to understand how difficult of a process finding a puppy is and the reality is that if Lisa entertained the inquiries of every individual with no intention of placing the (considerably small) deposit, these pups would take months to place. It's tough but she has to do what she has to do ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ and anyways the proof is in the testimonies of those who have actually purchased a puppy from her. This is a worthwhile breeder to wait for :)

    Lulu DOB 8-18-16 Ally and Cody are her parents.
    Cheryl G.

    We love our Goldendoodle Lulu so much. She came to us at around 11 weeks old. She is sweet, friendly, confident and puts a huge smile on our faces every time we see her. Its easy too train her she's so smart. She is very healthy and alert always.I don't think I could love a dog more. Super grateful to have found Tropico Kennels. They truly have exceptional Doodles.

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    Ask the Community - Tropico Kennels

    Hi Lisa, do you still have your litter of Goldendoodles available? I am interesting in buying a puppy if any are still available. I know pups get reserved quickly and would like to reserve one for myself. Please get back to me asap. Thank you!

    Hi- yes email me at tropicokennels@gmail.com

    I'd like to find a pup when do I ask?

    www.tropicokennels.com

    Any relation to Sunburst Exotics? If you google Sunburst Exotics Lisa Barrares comes up with this company and the other one in FL? Sunburst Exotics also says they are a breeder of Goldendoodles why I'm asking.

    NO! I have no idea who that is but now I'm going to Google them lol :)

    I understand the owner can get an overwhelming amount of calls/text which is why she request a deposit prior to answering any questions but is the deposit refundable if we don't move forward with purchase?

    Hi Brenda, I am actually more than happy to answer questions via email through my "Contact Us" page on my website www.tropicokennels.com and regarding your deposit question please refer to my website's "Policies & Procedures" page for a detailed… Read more

    Can you post a phot of Juno and Pup- Pup?

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    Lots of love and attention to detail have obviously gone into the process and Lisa clearly knows what she is doing.

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