Foothills Family Doodles

April R.

Breeder of Bernedoodles

  • Ball Ground, GA
  • Responds within a few hours

Meet the breeder

I'm April R., the breeder behind Foothills Family Doodles located in Ball Ground, GA. We offer top-quality pets with a focus on health and temperament. Our dogs are our pride and joy and we adore them all! We are dedicated to providing our families with wonderful, healthy family pets. Our early start of potty training, crate training, grooming, & social & sound desensitization makes going to their forever homes a much easier transition for both the puppies and families.

Q. & A. with April

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I got into breeding because I love the Bernedoodle breed & enjoy raising puppies.

  • What makes your program special?

    I raise my puppies like family. I take pride in each & every one. From the time they are born, they are raised in my livingroom & once potty training is getting established, then transitioned into their own building with outdoor play run. They begin potty training in pellet boxes & when weather allows have free range to go outdoors & potty. This makes the transition to their new homes easier on the new families. They are also started on crate training & sound desensitization.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our puppies include black, black and white, tri-color, and merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • Where do your breeding dogs live?

    They live in my home and a kennel on my property.

Matched dogs

These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.

Getting a puppy from April

April 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, April partners with them to find the best puppy match.

Price

Puppy prices include a $300 non-refundable deposit and between $700 - $1,700 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes CKC registration, the first round of vaccinations, dewormings, and the first vet check. They will be started on potty training, crate training, grooming, sound, and social desensitization. They will also go home with a puppy pack. $300 to place hold on a specific puppy & remainder of $1,500 due upon pickup of puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

April 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 April 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 April 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 with children
      • 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
    • Extras
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Initial potty training
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Registration

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Ball Ground, GA

Other pick-up locations

Meet in Canton, GA

More about April

  • Club memberships

    April is a member of American Kennel Club and Continental Kennel Club.

  • April has been a member of Good Dog for over 2 years

    April was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

  • April’s links

April is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Foothills Family Doodles 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

Litter and program updates

Parent dogs

All breeds

Poodle

Bernedoodle

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Foothills Family Doodles 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 Bernedoodles.

  • Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)

    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 (rDVM, not registered)

    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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.

  • Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA), Generalized, PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Osteochondrodysplasia, Miniature Poodle Type, Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), Degenerative Myelopathy Early-Onset Risk Modifier, Pembroke Welsh Corgi Type, Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1), Hereditary (Juvenile) Cataracts (HC; JC), GM2 Gangliosidosis, Poodle Type, Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, Dominant Black DNA Test, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Congenital Methemoglobinemia, Pomeranian Type, Chondrodysplasia/Dwarfism, Chondrodystrophy and IVDD Risk (CDDY-IVDD), Agouti DNA Test, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, 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).

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.

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