Foothills Family Doodles
- Ball Ground, GA
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, 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.
Firecracker
Went homeFemale
Spot
Went homeMale
Bear
Went homeMale
Boy 2 (Deuce)
Went homeMale
Boy 1 ("Ricky")
Went homeMale
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Boy 5("Big Dan")
Went homeMale
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Girl 3("Lucy")
Went homeFemale
Boy 4("Maverick Jr.")
Went homeMale
Boy 6("Big Mack")
Went homeMale
Boy 3("Fonzie")
Went homeMale
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Girl 1("Little Ann")
Went homeFemale
Girl 2("Lady")
Went homeFemale
Jake
Went homeMale
Bo
Went homeMale
Sally
Went homeFemale
Pearl
Went homeFemale
Gus
Went homeMale
Ann
Went homeFemale
Roscoe
Went homeMale
Dolly
Went homeFemale
Ozzie
Went homeMale
Moe
Went homeMale
River
Went homeMale
Hank
Went homeMale
Dorothy
Went homeFemale
Sophia
Went homeFemale
Rose
Went homeFemale
Blanche
Went homeFemale
Jack
Went homeMale
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 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
"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.
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
- 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
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
4569 miles away
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Other pick-up locations
Meet in Dawsonville, GA
4554 miles away
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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 about 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
April R.
Program update on 30 Jan •🐩Pupdate from the beautiful Miss Birdie born last February🤗She originally went to Virginia Beach but has moved to San Diego & is livin' it up😎🐩
April R.
Litter update on 21 Dec 2025 •…🐾🐩And just like that my last baby went to her furever family🤗Ms.Olive is headed to Pensacola, FL. Thank you so much for trusting in me for your baby & congrats🥳🐩🐾
Maverick and Shelby's litter
April R.
Litter update on 13 Dec 2025 •🐩🐾What a beautiful day for puppy pick-up🤗Thanks for trusting in me for your babies & congrats🥳Can't wait to see updates🤗🐾🐩
Maverick and Shelby's litter
April R.
Litter update on 12 Dec 2025 •🐾Smart little cookies learning "sit"🙂🐾
Maverick and Shelby's litter
April R.
Litter update on 09 Dec 2025 •🐾The sun finally came out after several gloomy days & these babies were loving it🤗🐾
Maverick and Shelby's litter
April R.
Litter update on 07 Dec 2025 •…🐩🐾Had some babies go to their furever homes this weekend🤗Just missing a pic of Mr. Jack. I want to thank you all again for trusting in me for your babies💙Looking forward to watching them grow in updates🤗🐾🐩
Maverick and Shelby's litter
April R.
Litter update on 26 Nov 2025 •🍂🐾Beautiful day to let puppies out into play yard🤗They LOVED it!🐾🍂
Maverick and Shelby's litter
April R.
Litter update on 25 Nov 2025 •🐾👩⚕️Vet check today & everyone checked out wonderfully🤗🐾
Maverick and Shelby's litter
April R.
Litter update on 15 Nov 2025 •🐾Puppies getting to move from my livingroom to their puppy building🤗They are loving it🤗🐾
Maverick and Shelby's litter
April R.
Litter update on 15 Nov 2025 •🍂🍁🐾It was a beautiful fall day to take the puppies on a wagon ride to their puppy building🤗🍂🍁🐾
Maverick and Shelby's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Poodle
Bernedoodle
Maverick, dad
Poodle
About Maverick
Merle-Black & Silver w/black points
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel, Chondrodysplasia/Dwarfism.
Shelby, mom
Bernedoodle
About Shelby
Shelby is a female Bernedoodle over 4 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, April decided to make her part of their program. April has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Good health testing
DNA Disease Panel.
Parent health 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).
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with April to bring home their puppies.
Elizabeth V.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Aspen has been a wonderful addition to our family and the perfect Christmas present for our son. April was wonderful to work with from beginning to end, answering questions and providing updates and the cutest videos while we were waiting to pick up our baby. She did a great job laying the groundwork for potty training and teaching the puppies to sit. This made reinforcing potty training easier and laid the groundwork for a positive training environment. Who knew you didn’t need expensive treats when Cheerios work just fine! April truly loves all her little ones and it shows. Thanks for giving Aspen such a great start.
mudhumanas p.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
We can’t be happier with our Pup. He is a standard f1b Bernedoodle. He is playful. Learning all new tricks. He is calm with right temperment. April was very easy to work with she helped us with all the information and made the process easy. Would definitely recommend April as a breeders. !!
Miranda F.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
+8April was so good and easy to work with! My puppy is healthy and has such a great temperament. April was so patient with all the questions I had and she made sure to give me a puppy care package when my puppy came home. 10/10 recommend April!!
Shaleah A.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
April is absolutely amazing! She was incredibly responsive and thorough throughout the entire process and even allowed our sweet Olive, our F1B Bernedoodle, to stay an extra two weeks so she could make her debut to our family on Christmas 🎄which meant the world to us. Olive is such a good girl, so well-tempered, smart as can be, and already learning to sit. She loves to cuddle and has the sweetest disposition. Watching her with our two boys (ages 8 and 6) has been such a blessing. They are completely in love with her, as are my husband and I. April and Olive are truly something special. We couldn’t be happier and are so excited to watch Olive grow and continue to be part of our family. Highly, highly recommend!
Candy H.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
April was great to work with,she answered every questions I had. Sent pictures or videos to let me know how he was. April you have done an amazing job and it was nice to finally get to meet you and to bring our baby home. He is the most calm and precious boy ever. Thank you so much
Kaylin B.
Verified owner · Apr. 2025
April was incredibly responsive and answered all of my questions as a first time dog mom quickly and kindly. Good dog made everything seamless and convenient. Our puppy came home confident and healthy! I would absolutely work with April again in the future.
