Perfectly Playful Doodles

Krista F.

Breeder of Havapoos and Cavapoos

  • Marquand, MO
  • Responds within a few hours

Upcoming litters

Rusty
Lucy

Expected Cavapoo litter

Due July 2026

Ready Sept. 29

Meet the breeder

I'm Krista F., the breeder behind Perfectly Playful Doodles located in Marquand, MO. Raising happy, healthy puppies is our passion! Our dogs are part of our family and get plenty of love, snuggles, and attention. All of our puppies begin bio-sensory and socialization training early on, so they are ready to take on the world with their new family!

Q. & A. with Krista

  • Why did you start breeding?

    My family has always been a huge lover of dogs! We had a friend who had been a breeder for over 25 years and she convinced us to start breeding! I started my research, and a couple years later, here we are!! The breeding business has been a huge blessing for our family. It's something that we all take part in! It's a true family business. Even the kids help with the training of the pups!

  • What makes your program special?

    We firmly believe that with the right socialization and training, you can have an AMAZING dog! We put in 1000% to make sure that our families are supported through the whole process! We try hard to match each family with the puppy that would be best suited to them, and then provide support after you take him home! We want the transition to be as smooth as possible for our pups and their new families!

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Cavapoo puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

  • What are the different breed coat colors in your program?

    Our Havapoo puppies include chocolate, chocolate and white, and black. Cavapoo puppies include black and white and blenheim. 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 Krista

Krista has been certified by Good Dog’s screening team for responsible and trusted breeding practices. When you’re ready, reach out to ask about the puppies or anything else on your mind. You’ll get to know each other through messaging, phone, or video and pay securely, all on Good Dog.

After buyers complete the application and screening process, Krista partners with them to find the best puppy match.

“We take a lot of pride in trying to match the perfect puppy with the perfect family! With this being said, we do match our buyersas they are approved, as long as the puppy seems to continue to be a good fit for the family!”

Price

Puppy prices include a $500 non-refundable deposit and between $1,500 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“Price includes 1 year health guarantee, CKC registration and biosensory training! First round of vaccinations, dewormer, and a goody bag and blanket that smells like mama! There is a $500 non-refundable deposit to hold the puppy of your choosing! Final payoff is due before or at pickup.”

Contract & health guarantee

Krista 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 Krista 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 Krista directly.

All contracts are handled securely through Good Dog.

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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
      • Scent introduction
      • 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
      • Microchip
    • Extras
      • Registration
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Puppy starter kit
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Marquand, MO

Other pick-up locations

Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport

Meet in Farmington, MO

More about Krista

  • Krista has been a member of Good Dog for almost 5 years

    Krista was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2021.

  • Krista’s links

Krista is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Perfectly Playful Doodles 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

Poodle

Cavapoo

Havapoo

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Parent health testing

Cavapoo

Havapoo

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

Perfectly Playful Doodles 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 Cavapoos.

  • Full Embark Panel, DNA Disease 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).

Verified owner stories

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

  • Brea S.

    Verified owner · May 2026

    Bringing home our Havapoo has been one of the best decisions we’ve made, and I truly can’t say enough good things about our experience with this breeder. From the very beginning, she was wonderful to work with, kind, knowledgeable, responsive, and always willing to answer my many questions. As a new puppy owner, I appreciated how much information she provided and the support she offered throughout the entire process. It was obvious how much she genuinely cares about her puppies and the families they go to. Little Miss Brooklyn has completely stolen our hearts. She is sweet, playful, affectionate, and has the most easygoing, chill personality. She loves being around people, is always willing to try new things, and has shown so much confidence and resilience as she’s adjusted to her new home. She was the runt of the litter, but you would never know it now! She’s growing big and strong and continues to amaze us every day. One of the things that impressed me most was how well she had been prepared before coming home. She was already so well-mannered, crate trained, car trained and more. Training has been such a positive experience. She’s incredibly smart, picks up commands quickly, and genuinely seems to enjoy learning. Even during this wild teething phase, she has remained a happy, loving little puppy with an amazing temperament. It’s clear that she was raised with care, attention, and lots of love during those important first weeks of life. Not only are we impressed but we get so many compliments regarding her temperament and abilities!!! Looking back, I honestly wouldn’t change a thing about our experience. We are beyond grateful for our puppy and for all the guidance and support we received along the way. If you’re considering getting a puppy from this breeder, I can wholeheartedly recommend her. We couldn’t be happier with our sweet girl and are so thankful she became part of our family.

    Carina B.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

    Phoebe has been amazing and Krista was wonderful to work with throughout the entire process. Phoebe is beautiful and has been adjusting so well in our home. She has such a sweet temperament and you can tell she was raised with a lot of love and early handling. Krista has been attentive and supportive even after we brought Phoebe home and is always quick to answer questions. It’s clear she truly cares about her dogs and the families they go to. We are so grateful for the experience and would absolutely recommend her. Phoebe was clearly well prepared for the transition and settled in quickly

    Heather B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    My significant other and I had been looking at cavapoos for awhile and had been messaging multiple breeders for a couple of months, Krista was by far the most responsive, knowledgeable and understanding breeder of them all ! We clicked with her from the beginning; even though her and her family have a very busy schedule she face timed us multiple times sometimes even at the drop of a hat, (When my bf was in the hospital to put a smile on his face, including random surprise pics of his first bath- vet appt after microchipped, -etc . She made us feel as he were a part of our family WAY before even meeting him in person and as crazy as we felt making the 10 hour drive there, Maui was well worth it ! He definitely was in the best hands with them and they even helped potty train him from the start making it much easier for us ! Her husband was just as accommodating, genuine, and thorough at pick up. They both made us a priority through the entire process and we couldn’t have had an easier decision to make with them ❤️

  • Melissa L.

    Verified owner · Mar. 2026

      • +5

    I honestly cannot say enough wonderful things about Krista and the way she raises her puppies. You can feel the difference immediately. Krista, her husband Harold, and their four sons raise the puppies right in their home, which makes such a difference. The puppies are incredibly well socialized, loving, and comfortable around people from the very start. She also keeps you connected every step of the way—sending weekly photos and videos while you’re waiting to bring your puppy home. It made the whole experience so special and gave us something to look forward to each week. Krista puts so much time and care into desensitizing her puppies to everyday sights, sounds, and smells—things that would normally overwhelm a new puppy. Because of that, we brought home a confident, calm, and well-adjusted little dog. No excessive whining, no fearful reactions—just a sweet, curious puppy ready to take on the world. And this part still amazes me… Krista litter box trains her puppies. I was able to sleep through the very first night! Our puppy was content and secure in her pen, with a blanket that smelled like her mom, littermates, and Krista’s home. It made such a difference in helping her feel safe. The next morning, she was happy, relaxed, and ready to explore our backyard like it was her own little adventure. It’s clear Krista raises her puppies with incredible intention, love, and experience. If you’re looking for a breeder who truly sets both you and your puppy up for success, she is absolutely the one. Melissa Losos March 20th 2026

    Namrata V.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2025

    Krista was a dream to work with. We're first-time puppy parents, and had a ton of questions for her, but she was so incredibly responsive, kind, and caring. She made accommodations for our work schedule, and offered to ship our puppy to us during a time that was convenient for me and my partner, which meant hanging onto him for an extra three weeks. In that interim period, she was in constant communication with us about vet checks, preparing for our puppy, and would often send us videos and photos of him, as well. We had several phone calls before our puppy was transported (all the way from Missouri to California, with absolutely zero issues and an easy line of communication throughout), in which Krista answered every question we had thoughtfully, thoroughly, and generously. She was just wonderful. You can tell that her pups are happy, healthy, and extremely loved. She's even kept in touch after we got our puppy, checking in on his well-being and making sure the transition goes smoothly. I can't recommend Krista highly enough. We're so happy and grateful for her and her family for gifting us with such joy!

    Tara O.

    Verified owner · Aug. 2025

    I could never put into words how amazing this experience has been! I had been super hesitant about getting a pup for the last 3 years after losing my last fur kid. Krista was sooo supportive and comforting throughout my whole process with getting my Oliver! I was kept up to date about his progress and she sent the cutest pics and videos of him! He’s the best and its just a reflection of his awesome upbringing by Krista and her family❤️

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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