I'm Cherie M., the breeder behind Quailridge Poodles and Doodles located in La Plata, MD. Welcome to Quailridge, where family and passion converge to bring you exceptional poodles and doodles. Nestled in the heart of Southern Maryland, our team comprises of multiple dedicated family members who share a profound love for animals.
Q. & A. with Cherie
Why did you start breeding?
As a family united by our love for poodles and doodles, we consider it a privilege to share that love with others. Join us on this journey, and experience the warmth and joy that defines Quailridge.
What makes your program special?
What sets Quailridge apart is our commitment to hands-on care. Our beloved pets, the parents of each litter, reside in our homes alongside us. From the moment they enter this world until the day they find their forever homes, every puppy is nurtured and cherished under our watchful eyes.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Bernedoodle puppies include tiny, mini, medium, and standard sizes. Goldendoodle puppies include miniature and medium sizes. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Bernedoodle puppies include sable, black and white, tri-color, phantom, and blue merle. Goldendoodle puppies include cream, apricot, red, chocolate, black, phantom, merle, and parti. 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.
Harry Potter
Went home
Male
Luna
Went home
Female
Getting a puppy from Cherie
Cherie 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 $1,300 - $3,000 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Price includes 1st vaccines, deworming, food, toy and informational booklet. Health certificate and heath guarantee. Deposits are non-refundable but transferrable to another litter.”
Contract & health guarantee
Cherie 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 Cherie 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 Cherie directly.
Quailridge Poodles and 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
Parent dogs
All breeds
Bernedoodle
Poodle
Binks, mom
Bernedoodle
About Binks
Bink's is the ultimate family sentinel, always keeping an eye on our daily happenings and jumping in whenever she can to spread joy and laughter. Her affection for her puppies mirrors the beautiful personality she possesses. We couldn't have wished for a better mama for our little ones!
Moses, dad
Poodle
About Moses
Moses is the epitome of friendliness! He's always up for a cuddle session on the couch in the evenings or tagging along on all the day's adventures. And his intelligence? It's truly astounding and never fails to impress us!
Parent health testing
Bernedoodle
Goldendoodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Quailridge Poodles and 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.
Congenital Macrothrombocytopenia, PRA, Rod-Cone Dysplasia 4 (rcd4), Osteochondrodysplasia, Miniature Poodle Type, Neonatal Encephalopathy with Seizures (NEwS), GM2 Gangliosidosis, Poodle Type, DNA Disease Panel, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1B), Bernese Mountain Dog Type, Degenerative Myelopathy (DM; SOD1A), PRA, Rod-Cone Degeneration (PRA-prcd), von Willebrand Disease I (vWD I)
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).