I'm Renee H., the breeder behind It's A Dog Thing located in Athens, TX. High-quality Standard, Miniature,Toy Poodles, .and English springer spaniels . Health tested, great companions, work, show, competition, service dogs. We have real references upon request. It would be a pleasure to help you find your next companion.
Q. & A. with Renee
Why did you start breeding?
I started breeding as I got more involved in dog sports. Learning about genetics and how to produce lines that would thrive in areas and perform at the top. Over the years we have produced many amazing dogs our lines are very long lived and healthy, making wonderful companions and competition dogs .
What makes your program special?
Our breeding program is special as many of our dogs have won many titles, and competitions. We are very proud also that we have several service and assistance dogs, we work with US Veterans in getting them a service dog many times free of charge/ sponsored.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Poodle puppies include toy, miniature, moyen, and standard sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our English Springer Spaniel puppies include liver white and tan, black and white, liver and white, and black white and tan. Poodle puppies include apricot, black, brown, cafe au lait, cream, red, gray, silver, white, parti, phantom, and brindle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
HOME FOUND
Went home
Male
Found home
Went home
Female
Found home
Went home
Male
HOME FOUND
Went home
Female
HOME FOUND
Went home
Male
Boy 2 colt
Went home
Male
Girl 5 Burdy
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 4
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Brandy
Went home
Male
danny
Went home
Male
daisy
Went home
Female
coco
Went home
Female
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 5
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Renee
Renee 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 $75 non-refundable deposit and between $825 - $3,425 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Prices vary and range based on breed, size,color, age, training,full registration,limited, competition, or service dog. Our dogs are sold as pets only unless other wise agreed on and noted in additional contract, contact us for more details. 75.00 is fee for the wait list only. Deposit for chosen puppy is 150.00 - 500.00 minimum and all deposits are non -refundable but are transferable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Renee 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 Renee 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 Renee directly.
It's A Dog Thing 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
English Springer Spaniel
Poodle
Ellie, mom
English Springer Spaniel
About Ellie
Ellie is a sweet calm girls shes everyone friend and loves toys and everyone in general
Rickybobby, dad
English Springer Spaniel
About Rickybobby
Ricky bobby is a great dog wonderful happy goofy boy is a great hunter and just a love
Jonie, mom
Poodle
About Jonie
Jonie is a sweet girl she loves everyone enjoys having her hair fixed a very prissy but tuff girl , she loves toys and will play catch for hours and hours
Rieva, mom
Poodle
About Rieva
she is a very sweet girl loves everyone and her toys, shes very play full and a true clown makes you laugh everyday
Chachi, dad
Poodle
About Chachi
happy friendly boy he has the cutes personality loves kids and is just a all around easy dog gets along with everyone
Parent health testing
Toy Poodle
Standard Poodle
Moyen Poodle
Miniature Poodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
It's A Dog Thing 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.
DNA Disease Panel, PawPrint Genetic Panel (Breed Specific), DNA Profile
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).