Critters & Chaos

Carissa H.

Breeder of Sheepadoodles and Cavapoos

  • Salem, OR ·
  • Responds within a day

Upcoming litters

Rooster
Nala

Expected Cavapoo litter

Due June 2026

Ready Aug. 20

Meet the breeder

I'm Carissa H., the breeder behind Critters & Chaos located in Salem, OR.

Q. & A. with Carissa

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Sheepadoodle puppies include miniature and medium sizes. Cavapoo puppies include toy and miniature sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and guardian homes.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from Carissa

Carissa has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Carissa partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We always look to match the right puppy with the right family and their lifestyle! These babies are so fabulous and these lines are so wonderful - every puppy is so special! ”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes everything your puppy comes with! Vaccines, microchips, deworming, a month of pet insurance are included in price. Prices are adjusted depending on litter and breeding rights. deposit is nonrefundable but it is transferable if needed!”

Contract & health guarantee

Carissa 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 Carissa 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 Carissa directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Surface & tactile stimulation
      • Socialized with children
      • Socialized in new places
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Vet records
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training

Location & pick-up

You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Carissa.

Breeder's location

Meet in Salem, OR

5258 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Portland Airport

5210 miles away

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Meet in Vancouver, WA

5209 miles away

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More about Carissa

  • Carissa has been a member of Good Dog for 5 months

    Carissa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Carissa’s links

Carissa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Critters & Chaos 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

All breeds

Poodle

Cavapoo

Sheepadoodle

Parent health testing

Cavapoo

Sheepadoodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Critters & Chaos 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 Cavapoos.

  • Vet Wellness Exam

    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.

  • DNA Disease Panel

    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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.

Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.