Ford Family Kennels
- Locust Fork, AL
- Responds within a few days
Meet the breeder
I'm Meredith F., the breeder behind Ford Family Kennels located in Locust Fork, AL. The Doodle breeds have captured our hearts in a way we never expected! What started for us as the search for the perfect dog turned into an exciting journey into the world of breeding. Our love for doodles has grown into a thriving business in which we are dedicated to providing our clients with a healthy and happy puppy. .
Q. & A. with Meredith
Why did you start breeding?
While searching for the perfect Goldendoodle for our family, we met the gentleman who has now become our Partner and mentor, Mr. Ja Hambree. Mr. Hambree, who is an experienced breeder of over 25 years, ended our search when he introduced us to the most adorable puppy we had ever seen. While we didn’t have much experience with Doodles at the time, we quickly fell in love with our new Goldendoodle addition. This began our adventure into the world of Doodles and breeding. With the help of Mr. Hambree, our love for Doodles has grown into a thriving business in which we are dedicated to providing our clients with a healthy and happy puppy.What makes your program special?
At Ford Family Kennels, we strive to provide our clients with the best possible puppy experience! Each litter has been bred to produce a healthy pedigree and exceptional temperament all in an effort to better the breed! We strive to match every puppy with the perfect owner and support our clients to ensure they can raise their new puppy with confidence and joy!What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Cavapoo puppies include toy and miniature sizes. Goldendoodle puppies include petite, miniature, medium, and standard sizes. Poodle puppies include toy, miniature, moyen, and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Blue Collar
Went homeMale
Yellow Collar
Went homeFemale
Green Collar
Went homeFemale
Red Collar
Went homeMale
cupcake
Went homeFemale
Black Collar
Went homeMale
Purple Collar
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 6
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
TBD
Went homeBoy 6
Went homeMale
Boy 7
Went homeMale
Girl 8
Went homeFemale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 2
Went homeFemale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 5
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy 4
Went homeMale
Girl 1
Went homeFemale
Girl 3
Went homeFemale
Girl 4
Went homeFemale
Girl 5
Went homeFemale
Boy 1
Went homeMale
Boy 2
Went homeMale
Boy 3
Went homeMale
Boy
Went homeMale
Getting a puppy from Meredith
Meredith 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
Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $300 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Our pricing does include all of our puppy training, microchip, health guarantee, and new puppy basket. All puppies at FFK go through our Ford Family Kennels Training Program! FFK Puppies start training with our professional training team at 3 weeks old! At 5 weeks they begin our more intensive training and continued socialization work for the next 3 weeks until they are ready for their new home! The FFK training program has been designed and based on Puppy Culture curriculum, and BAB training methods! The FFK training program focuses on crate-training, potty-training, and equipping puppies with the essential tools needed for them to fit seamlessly into their new homes! Our puppies complete their training at 8-10 weeks of age and are then ready to go to their forever homes. At this point, the puppies have been actively working on crate-training, potty-training, leash training, and many other training essentials. Our FFK Development Training program is based on the Puppy Culture Method, it focuses on: *House Training *Crate Training (Box command) *House Maners (no jumping, or nipping) *Name familiarity *Leash manners Also included with the purchase of our puppies: *AKC Registration if applicable *Fi-Microchipped *30 days Trupanion Insurance *New Puppy Basket *One-year Health Guarantee. We ask for a non-refundable reservation fee to hold your puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Meredith 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 Meredith 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 Meredith 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
- 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
- Initial potty training
- Puppy starter kit
- Toys
- Food & treats
- Basic obedience & manners
- Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from Meredith.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Locust Fork, AL
Other pick-up locations
Meet at Birmingham–Shuttlesworth Airport
More about Meredith
Certifications & recognitions
Associate Dog Trainer, Puppy Culture Breeder.
Meredith has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years
Meredith was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.
Meredith is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Ford Family Kennels 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
Whoodle
Goldendoodle
Poodle
Cavapoo
Poppy, mom
Whoodle
About Poppy
Poppy is a female Whoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Meredith decided to make her part of their program. Meredith 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
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Goldendoodle
About Enola
Enola is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Meredith decided to make her part of their program. Meredith 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
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Goldendoodle
About Ipsy
Ipsy is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Meredith decided to make her part of their program. Meredith 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
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Whoodle
About Vinny
Vinny is a female Whoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Meredith decided to make her part of their program. Meredith 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
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Goldendoodle
About Pelea
Palea is a beautiful and sweetheart! She loves people and kids!!
Tilly, mom
Poodle
About Tilly
Tilly is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Meredith decided to make her part of their program. Meredith 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.
Uploaded health tests
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Poodle
About Nelly
Nelly is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Meredith decided to make her part of their program. Meredith 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.
Sophie, mom
Cavapoo
About Sophie
Sophie is a female Cavapoo. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Meredith decided to make her part of their program. Meredith 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.
Solus, mom
Goldendoodle
About Solus
Solus is a female Goldendoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Meredith decided to make her part of their program. Meredith 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.
Beignet, dad
Poodle
About Beignet
Beignet is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Meredith decided to make him part of their program. Meredith 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.
Shep, dad
Poodle
About Shep
Shep is a male Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Meredith decided to make him part of their program. Meredith 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.
Uploaded health tests
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Parent health testing
Cavapoo
Goldendoodle
Toy Poodle
Moyen Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Standard Poodle
Whoodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Ford Family Kennels 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.
DNA Disease Panel, DNA Profile, Full Embark 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).
