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.
Bailey
Went home
Female
Daisy
Went home
Female
Charlie
Went home
Male
Rip
Reserved
Male
Max
Reserved
Male
Josie
Reserved
Female
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.
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.
Puppy pick-up locations
Rita will coordinate all the details with you.
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
Rita H.
Litter update on 19 Oct. •
Maggie had 5 puppies 4 males are still available very sweet starting to develop great personalities. I have 8 grandchildren 2 of which I have a lot so puppies are well socialized used to small children will be vet checked shots and wormed will weigh around 15lbs full grown
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Copper and Maggie's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Cocker Spaniel
Poodle
Goldendoodle
Cockapoo
Havapoo
Havanese
Maggie, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Maggie
Maggie has the best personality very sweet loves people gets along with other animals. Very loyal and really smart.
Copper, dad
Poodle
About Copper
Copper has the best personality really sweet loves people and kids loves to cuddle ❤️
Ruby, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Ruby
Ruby is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita 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.
Peaches, mom
Goldendoodle
About Peaches
Peaches has a really nice hair coat she was DNA tested she weighs around 28-30lbs has a great personality really sweet loves kids pictures don’t do justice
Dolly, mom
Cockapoo
About Dolly
Dolly is a female Cockapoo over 3 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita 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.
Star, mom
Havapoo
About Star
She has the best personality really sweet gets along great with kids loves attention and loves to be held very smart ❤️
Birdie, mom
Cockapoo
About Birdie
Birdie has the best personality loves everyone Very calm likes to cuddle really a sweet girl.
Morgan, mom
Havanese
About Morgan
Morgan is a female Havanese. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Rita decided to make her part of their program. Rita 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.
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
+7
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!
JB
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!
SR
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.