I'm River W., the breeder behind Hades Flame Kennel located in Livingston, LA. Our dogs are bred for health, temperament, and intelligence. We strive to produce the best overall pets and family members. Over the years we’ve learned valuable methods for socializing our puppies. Each litter has a clean and safe environment to learn and grow so they have the best chance of becoming amazing family members!
Q. & A. with River
Why did you start breeding?
When I was 12 years old finding a pet for me was hard I gave horrible allergies. My first dog was a Boxer, best dog but my allergies were horrible! Now I’m 23 with two Standard Poodles and no more no allergies! I love the temperament of poodles as well they lay wanting pets all day.
What makes your program special?
Are Poodles are family friendly, desensitized to grooming, and blow dryers. They are AKC registered, and can be CKC too
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Poodle puppies are standard size. Labradoodle puppies are standard size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Poodle puppies include brown, white, and parti. Labradoodle puppies include caramel red, cream, and black. Colors 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.
Lock
Reserved
Female
Jack Skellington
Reserved
Male
Sally
Reserved
Female
Shock
Reserved
Female
Mayor
Reserved
Male
Oogie Boogie
Reserved
Male
Barrel
Reserved
Female
Zero
Reserved
Female
Little Whitch
Reserved
Female
Clifford
Went home
Male
Finnegan
Went home
Male
Sadie
Went home
Female
Woody
Went home
Male
Zulu
Went home
Female
Mardi Gras
Went home
Male
Étouffée
Went home
Male
Saint
Went home
Male
Nola
Went home
Female
Zydeco
Went home
Male
King Cake
Went home
Male
Boudin
Went home
Male
Po-Boy
Went home
Male
Roux
Went home
Female
Nola
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from River
River 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 deposit and between $700 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“The price includes AKC puppy to go bag which includes (food, bowls, leash, collar, puppy packet, registration. The is two options pet home(limited) only or breeder rights. Deposit is non-refundable, to hold the puppy, but are transferrable up to one year.”
Contract & health guarantee
River 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 River 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 River directly.
Hades Flame Kennel 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
River W.
Litter update on 21 Apr. •
Tomorrow is 7 weeks!!
Drake and Hazel's litter
River W.
Litter update on 21 Apr. •
Tomorrow is 7 weeks!
Lemon and Hazel's litter
Parent dogs
Hazel, mom
Poodle
About Hazel
Hazel is a sweet lapdog! Yes 45lbs of there is room for me, pets all day! She loves being groomed and playing on the farm. Sweet temper with goats and pigs…high prey with poultry. She is AKC AND CKC registered. Has littered service dogs!
Lemon, dad
Poodle
About Lemon
Lem boy or Clem I call him is a ball or energy! He loves to love, and to be groomed. He is a Merle spotted standard poodle on the smaller side of standard! He is AKC registered and ckc.
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Hades Flame Kennel 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 Labradoodles.
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.
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).