I'm Samantha D., the breeder behind Red Stick Kennels, LLC located in Baton Rouge, LA. We are a small, ethical family breeder. Our dogs are members of our family, and we treat them as such. We take great pride in what we do, and it shows in every puppy that we place in a new loving home. For more information about current or upcoming litters, visit RedStickKennels. com.
Q. & A. with Samantha
Why did you start breeding?
We specialize in multi-generational MiniGoldendoodle, Miniature Poodle, Cocker Spaniel, Cockapoo, Cavalier King Charles, and Cavapoo puppies.
We are located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, hence the name Red Stick Kennels.
What makes your program special?
Our goal is to produce healthy, happy, and well-socialized puppies. We are purposefully small so that our parent dogs can be raised as part of our family on our four-acre micro-farm.
We have a true passion for the process and love of our breeds.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Cavapoo puppies are miniature size. Cockapoo puppies are mini size. 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 Cavapoo puppies include merle, black and tan, tri-color, blenheim, and red. Cockapoo puppies include brown and tan, brown, sable, golden, red, black white and tan, and black. Cocker Spaniel puppies include red and white, red, golden, buff and white, buff, black and white, and black and tan. Goldendoodle puppies include cream, apricot, and red. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Getting a puppy from Samantha
Samantha 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 $400 non-refundable deposit and between $800 - $2,400 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“For information on current or upcoming litters, please visit RedStickKennels. com. We require a $400 down payment at the time of application. Puppy "picks" will be made in the order of deposits received at 6-7 weeks of age after completion of puppy temperament testing. RedStickKennels. com/puppies.”
Contract & health guarantee
Samantha 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 Samantha 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 Samantha directly.
Red Stick Kennels, LLC 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
Cavapoo
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cocker Spaniel
Annie, mom
Cavapoo
About Annie
Annie is a female Cavapoo. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Minnie, mom
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Minnie
Minnie is a female Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Sera, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Sera
Sera is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Willow, mom
Cocker Spaniel
About Willow
Willow is a female Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Samantha decided to make her part of their program. Samantha has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Beignet, dad
Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
About Beignet
Beignet is a male Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Huck, dad
Cocker Spaniel
About Huck
Huck is a male Cocker Spaniel. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Samantha decided to make him part of their program. Samantha has passed Good Dog’s screening process, which involved a review of their breeding practices, environment, and the mental and physical health of their dogs.
Parent health testing
Cavapoo
Cockapoo
Cocker Spaniel
Goldendoodle
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Red Stick Kennels, LLC 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.
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).