Ohana Companions

Destanee L.

Breeder of Poodles and Aussiedoodles

Meet the breeder

I'm Destanee L., the breeder behind Ohana Companions located in Carlock, IL. We have occasional litters of Mini/Toy Aussiedoodles and Toy Poodles. All of our dogs have completed genetic health panels and are cleared for over 140 testable genetic diseases. Our puppies are raised in the center of our home underfoot. Our whole family has a hand in making sure we raise happy well-adjusted pups. We breed for quality, not quantity.

Q. & A. with Destanee

  • Why did you start breeding?

    After grooming for 18 years I have seen a lot of heartbreak caused by avoidable diseases. After working under one of the top cocker spaniel breeders in the country for a decade I knew I could raise healthy happy dogs for families like my own.
  • What makes your program special?

    Our dogs are family first. I believe the love and care that is put into our dogs shines through our program.
  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Poodle puppies are toy 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 Poodle puppies include apricot, brown, cafe au lait, cream, parti, and phantom. Aussiedoodle puppies include blue merle, red merle, black phantom, black and white, black tri-color, red phantom, 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 Destanee

Destanee 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 non-refundable deposit and between $1,000 - $2,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“We do not take deposits until the puppies are four weeks old. It is a show of good faith that our families are serious about the commitment to our puppies and assures us we can stop seeking the perfect homes. We do keep an active waitlist and do not breed unless we have one.”

Contract & health guarantee

Destanee 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 Destanee 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 Destanee 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 Destanee.

Breeder’s location

Meet in Carlock, IL

4445 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Central Illinois Airport at Bloomington-Normal

4442 miles away

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Meet in Chicago, IL

4327 miles away

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More about Destanee

  • Destanee has been a member of Good Dog for about 6 years

    Destanee was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2019.

  • Destanee’s links

Destanee is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Ohana Companions 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

Parent health testing

Aussiedoodle

Toy Poodle

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Ohana Companions 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.

  • Patellar Luxation

    Knee testing reduces the chance of passing down Patellar Luxation, which results in the kneecap becoming displaced or dislocated and can cause mild to severe joint pain.

  • Collie Eye Anomaly (CEA), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), Multiple Drug Sensitivity (MDR1)

    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).

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Health testing is one key piece of responsible breeding and is performed on breeding dogs to prevent the presence of heritable conditions in their puppies.