Hofer Pups

Rita H.

Certified Breeder of Cockapoos, Goldendoodles, Havapoos, and Aussiedoodles

  • Brookings, SD
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Cockapoo

Havapoo

Jack

Ready Nov. 15

4 weeks old · Male

Jax

Ready Nov. 15

4 weeks old · Male

Miles

Ready Nov. 15

4 weeks old · Male

Upcoming litters

Copper
Star

Expected Havapoo litter

Due Nov. 2025

Ready Jan. 9, 2026

Meet the breeder

I'm the breeder behind Hofer Pups located in Brookings, SD. We work hard to breed the best dogs possible using good bloodlines and health-tested dogs. We follow all appropriate steps to raising well-socialized puppies.

Q. & A. with Rita

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Goldendoodle puppies are miniature size. Aussiedoodle puppies are mini size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Goldendoodle puppies include cream, apricot, and red. Aussiedoodle puppies include brown and white, blue merle, red merle, and red tri-color. 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.

Getting a puppy from Rita

Rita 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 $200 non-refundable deposit and between $500 - $1,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price includes a health guarantee, first round of vaccinations, deworming, vet checked with papers, a collar, and dog food. Deposit for your choice of puppy is non refundable unless there was a health issue with the puppy.”

Contract & health guarantee

Rita 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 Rita 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 Rita 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
      • 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
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent

Location & pick-up

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

  • Meet in Brookings, SD

  • Meet at Minneapolis−Saint Paul International Airport airport

  • Meet at FAR airport

  • Meet at FSD airport

  • Meet in Lincoln, NE

  • Meet in Fargo, ND

  • Meet in Sioux Falls, SD

  • Meet in Sioux City, IA

  • Flexible meeting point

    Rita can meet at a location that works for both of you


Puppy transport options

Rita offers options to safely drop-off your new puppy.

More about Rita

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

    Rita was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2023.

Rita is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Hofer Pups 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

Cocker Spaniel

Poodle

Goldendoodle

Cockapoo

Havapoo

Havanese

Parent health testing

Aussiedoodle

Cockapoo

Goldendoodle

Havapoo

Hofer Pups 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 Aussiedoodles.

  • Hip Dysplasia

    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.

Verified owner stories

Hear what other owners say about working with Rita to bring home their puppies.

  • Kate C.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Rita was wonderful to work with during the whole process! She stayed in contact with us and gave good advice about feeding schedule and potty training. We could immediately see that Theo had a good start already on the fundamentals. We appreciate Rita and love Theo!

    Gale C.

    Verified owner · May 2025

    Rita gave us the most wonderful puppy! Boba (previously Rufus) is the sweetest, most snuggly little guy. He is exactly what our family was looking for. Rita was fantastic to work with! She responded quickly to every question we had. She was even willing to drive quite a ways to meet me to get the puppy since we live so far away and air transportation was not convenient. She gave us everything we needed to get a great start with our puppy. I would highly recommend her has a breeder .and a easy person to work with.

    Carlyn F.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Rita was so nice to work with and even flew to bring us our sweet puppy. Everything went perfectly and now we are so happy with our girl Kota!

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    JulieJoy B.

    Verified owner · July 2025

    I love my new puppy! Rita called him Sam. His new name is MOSES! He is my "Velcro" dog and everywhere we go, he is loved, held, and asked to return! It was very obvious he had been well socialized by Rita and her darling grandchildren. He is happy, easily adjusts to new people and places and loves to play! Moses reminds me every morning a key life question: Who am I following? He is defintely a GOOD DOG! and Rita very true to her word!

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    Sydney R.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2025

    Rita answered all our questions and responded so quickly! We loved the photo updates and could tell she cared for all the puppies!

    Wendy R.

    Verified owner · Jan. 2025

    I can't say enough how I appreciated Rita working with me on travel delays picking up my puppy (Rip), now known as Mozzie. He has been a wonderful addition to our home. Now a Colorado puppy, he has transitioned well and that is a tribute to how he was raised by Rita.

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