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Heart of America Whoodles
Meet the breeder
I'm April D., the breeder behind Heart of America Whoodles located in Saint Louis, MO. Our main mission is to donate as many puppies as we can to veterans to be trained as service dogs.
Q. & A. with April
Why did you start breeding?
As a healthcare worker for over 25 years and a natural dog love,r I knew that I could provide healthy, well adjusted and beautiful puppies to Veterans, school therapy dogs and into pet homes.What makes your program special?
We are not focused on profit but on the impact that our puppies are making in the world around us. We donate a good portion of our puppies to Veterans to be trained as service dogs and to educators to be trained as full-time school therapy dogs. It is our goal to break even each year financially and each puppy sold helps us continue our mission.What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Poodle 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.
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
Puppy prices include a $500 refundable deposit and $1,900 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies are a $500 deposit with $1900 due when the puppy goes home.”
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
Puppy health practices
- Vet check
- First round of shots and deworming
Location & pick-up
You can drive or fly to pick up your puppy from April.
Breeder’s location
Meet in Saint Louis, MO
More about April
April has been a member of Good Dog for almost 6 years
April was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2020.
April is a trusted Good Dog breeder
Heart of America Whoodles 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
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Madison, mom
Poodle
About Madison
Madison is a female Poodle. 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.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile.
Reagan, mom
Poodle
About Reagan
Reagan is a female Poodle. 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.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile.
Kennedy, mom
Poodle
About Kennedy
Kennedy is a female Poodle. 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.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile.
Carter, dad
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
About Carter
Carter is a male Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, April decided to make him 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.
Uploaded health tests
DNA Profile.
Parent health testing
Toy Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Whoodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Heart of America Whoodles 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 Toy Poodles.
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).
