Cardinal’s Crossing Australian Labradoodles
Meet the breeder
I'm Korrine H., the breeder behind Cardinal’s Crossing Australian Labradoodles located in Higganum, CT. Cardinal’s Crossing is a small in-home breeding program in Connecticut that raises purpose-bred, health-tested Australian Labradoodles. We prioritize temperament, structure, and service dog lineage and offer proven stud services through our exceptional male, Bodhi.
Q. & A. with Korrine
Why did you start breeding?
My passion for breeding began with Max, my first Labradoodle, a fully trained guide and multipurpose service dog. His loyalty and impact on my life inspired me to honor his legacy by raising dogs with the same heart, purpose, and intelligence. I’ve been mentored by two exceptional breeders since 2018.What makes your program special?
Cardinal’s Crossing is purpose-driven and founded in honor of a life-changing service dog. We raise health-tested, well-structured, and emotionally intuitive Australian Labradoodles in our home with early socialization. Our goal is to produce companions, therapy, and service dogs with lifelong potential.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are medium size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Getting a puppy from Korrine
Korrine has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready to reach out, feel free to ask any questions about the breed, their program, or specific puppies.
Together, you’ll choose the puppy that’s right for you, stay in touch with regular updates, and plan how to bring your new puppy home.
Price
Connect with Korrine to learn more details about pricing.
Contract & health guarantee
Korrine may provide a written contract or health guarantee when you purchase a puppy. This helps protect both you and your breeder, ensuring that you both have a clear understanding of the terms of your puppy purchase. If Korrine offers a contract or guarantee, the details will be personalized by them. If you have any questions or want to know more, don’t hesitate to reach out to Korrine directly.
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What’s included
From Good Dog
- Lifetime support from Good Dog’s Care Team
- 10% lifetime discount on Figo pet insurance
- Puppy Training Program & private community
Enrichment & socialization
- Various sounds
- Car rides
- Surface & tactile stimulation
- Socialized in new places
- Daily handling
- Socialized with other dogs
- Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
- Socialized with other animals
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can fly or drive to pick up your puppy from Korrine.
Puppy pick-up locations
Korrine will coordinate all the details with you.
Meet in Higganum, CT
307 miles away · Korrine's location
Meet at HVN airport
287 miles away near New Haven, CT
Meet at BDL airport
321 miles away near Hartford, CT
Flexible meeting point
Korrine can meet at a location that works for both of you
More about Korrine
Korrine has been a member of Good Dog for 9 months
Korrine was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.
Korrine is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Cardinal’s Crossing Australian Labradoodles meets or exceeds our community standards in these areas:
- Responsible breeding practices
- Health of breeding dogs and puppies
- Puppy environment and enrichment
- Buyer education and policies
Parent dogs
Bodhi, dad
Australian Labradoodle
About Bodhi
Bodhi is the foundation of our program and an exceptional example of the Australian Labradoodle breed. Bodhi is a fully trained medical alert and response service dog. His temperament is one of his greatest assets: loyal, affectionate, respectful, laidback/easygoing, confident but never pushy, and always eager to connect with people and other animals. Bodhi’s coat is a luxurious black wavy fleece that is low-to-non shedding, soft, and allergy-friendly—perfect for families seeking a companion with both beauty and function. He’s also athletic and well-structured, with a medium build and smooth, balanced movement. Whether working in public, lounging at home, or playing with children and other dogs, Bodhi adapts easily and brings joy to every environment. He is everything we believe an Australian Labradoodle should be: intelligent, loving, steady, and purposefully bred for service, companionship, and solid structure. We’re proud to offer his qualities to like-minded programs who value health, temperament, and intentional breeding. 🐕🦺🐾❤️
Excellent health testing
Patellar Luxation, Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC), +8 more.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Excellent level
Cardinal’s Crossing Australian Labradoodles reports to performing the health tests below on their breeding dogs. Ask your breeder about the tests performed on the parents of your litter. Learn more about health testing for Australian Labradoodles.
Hip Dysplasia
Hip testing reduces the chance of passing down hip dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause hip pain and the eventual loss of the function of the hip joint.
Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)
Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.
Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)
Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.
Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)
Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.
Patellar Luxation
Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.
Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)
A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.
PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), Full Embark Panel, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, DNA Disease Panel, PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC)
Genetic testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide variety of hereditary diseases of differing prevalence and severity such as Progressive Retinal Atrophy (an eye disease) and Von Willebrand's Disease (a blood disease).
