Positively Doodles

Esa J.

Breeder of Poodles, Bernedoodles, and Cavapoos

  • Fairfield, IL
  • Responds within a day

Available puppies

Reese

Ready Mar. 25

3 weeks old · Female

Baby Ruth

Ready Mar. 25

3 weeks old · Female

Chocolate Chip

Ready Mar. 25

3 weeks old · Male

Almond Joy

Ready Mar. 25

3 weeks old · Female

Rolo

Ready Mar. 25

3 weeks old · Male

Kit Kat

Ready Mar. 25

3 weeks old · Female

Heath

Ready Mar. 25

3 weeks old · Male

Twix

Ready Mar. 25

3 weeks old · Female

Upcoming litters

Bullet
Holly

Expected Cavapoo litter

Due Mar. 2026

Ready May 10
Bogey
Libby

Expected Bernedoodle litter

Due Mar. 2026

Ready May 19

Meet the breeder

I'm Esa J., the breeder behind Positively Doodles located in Fairfield, IL. All of our dogs are loved as family members. We cherish our puppies from birth up until they leave our arms! The loving disposition of this breed are the best! We put great effort into raising our litters so our puppy families will have the best experience raising their new family members.

Q. & A. with Esa

  • Why did you start breeding?

    I wanted to raise my children with dogs in our home and teach them how to be responsible for another living being, I also want provide people with well bred dogs that are healthy and well balanced.

  • What makes your program special?

    My goal is to breed only health tested, well balanced dogs to get well balanced, healthy puppies both physically and emotionally. I want to be able to provide families with a dog/puppy that can be a full member of their family and a loving companion for the whole of their dogs life.

  • What are the different breed sizes in your program?

    Our Poodle puppies are miniature size. Bernedoodle puppies include mini and standard sizes. Cavapoo puppies are miniature size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.

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

    Our Poodle puppies include apricot, black, red, parti, and phantom. Bernedoodle puppies include brown and white, sable, tri-color, phantom, and merle. Cavapoo puppies include red, brown, blenheim, black and white, black and tan, and apricot. 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 Esa

Esa 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 $1,500 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.

“The price includes the first round of vaccinations, deworming, puppy socialization, final vet check.”

Contract & health guarantee

Esa 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 Esa 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 Esa 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
      • 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
      • Microchip
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Blanket with mom & littermates’ scent
      • Initial potty training
      • Toys
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder’s location

Meet in Fairfield, IL

4525 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at St. Louis Lambert Airport

4582 miles away

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Meet in Indianapolis, IN

4373 miles away

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More about Esa

  • Esa has been a member of Good Dog for about 2 years

    Esa was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2024.

Esa is a trusted Good Dog breeder

Positively 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

Bernedoodle

Poodle

Parent health testing

Bernedoodle

Cavapoo

Breeder-Reported Testing

Excellent level

Positively 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 Bernedoodles.

  • 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.

  • Elbow Dysplasia Finals (OFA, BVA, SV, FCI)

    Elbow testing reduces the chance of passing down elbow dysplasia, which is primarily found in large breed dogs and can cause arthritis in the elbow joint and front leg lameness.

  • Eye Certification (CAER, registered with OFA)

    Eye testing reduces the chance of passing down a wide range of hereditary eye illnesses including retinal dysplasia, lens luxation, and glaucoma, which can cause impared vision or blindness.

  • Cardiac Evaluation (registered with OFA)

    Heart testing reduces the chance of passing down congenital heart disease, which can cause a range of symptoms ranging from trouble exercising to heart failure.

  • Thyroid (Autoimmune Thyroiditis, registered with OFA)

    A breeder may perform additional tests on their dogs that do not fall into these general categories. These tests may be more uncommon or very specific to a particular breed.

  • OFA/CHIC DNA Repository, DNA Coat/Trait Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Full Embark Panel, PRA, Cone-Rod Dystrophy 1 (PRA-crd1), Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), Animal Genetics Panel, von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I), DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A)

    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 Esa to bring home their puppies.

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    Philip R.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    We had a wonderful experience adopting our puppy. Communication was easy and responses were fast. With the industry being filled with a lot of dishonesty, we were cautiously optimistic that this puppy was real. All of our concerns were put to rest when our request to do a video call was accepted. Esa went out of her way for us, she even added an app to her phone so we could do a video chat. We cannot thank her enough. Living 250 miles away, we decided to fly down to a nearby airport to pick up our new little buddy. Esa was able to meet us right at the airport and go over all of the paperwork and how to care for this new little treasure we were bringing home. She even gave him a bath and trimmed the hair on his feet and face so that he was even cuter in person and smelled great. Our hope is that everybody that adopts a puppy has the same kind of experience we did. Thank you Esa

    Lauren Y.

    Verified owner · Dec. 2025

    Esa was extremely knowledgeable and informative when it came to getting our puppy. This was our first time going directly to a breeder and she made us feel comfortable and that we could trust them through out the entire process. We really appreciate how she began training our puppy which has made it easier for us at home. We are so grateful to now have a happy, healthy puppy at home with us and look forward to all of the memories we’ll make. Thank you so much for traveling 7+ hours and making our wishes so easy to make true.

    Claudia T.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    Esa, thank you so much for our Baby! Esa was very knowledgeable and amazing to work with. We were going to go with another pup, but after explaining our family dynamics she helped us with the choosing the right furever baby. Thank you so much!

  • Shari V.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    I highly recommend Elsa. She was incredible to work with. She kept me informed with everything she could. I received pictures and videos constantly along with advice. His first grooming, playing in the ball pit and playing with his brothers and sisters. I felt like I was there with him the whole ten weeks. I couldn’t ask for a better breeder. After I brought Teddy home she still kept in contact asking how he was and asking for pictures. She’s just incredible. I highly recommend her. Thank you Elsa. Shari Valdes

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    Jarvis J.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    Our experience was phenomenal from start to finish. Positively Doodles made everything so easy and matched us with the perfect puppy for our family. We brought home our sweet Bernedoodle, Percy, and he slept through the night in his crate on day one, which was such a blessing. You can tell they truly care about their dogs and the families they go to. We could not be happier with Percy or the entire process. Highly recommend.

    Josh B.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    Esa was amazing through the whole process of getting my new pup. She was responsive and helpful through the decision process. She gave me plenty of updates on the litter. Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better experience.

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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.

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