River View Puppies

Nathan S.

Breeder of Maltipoos and Havapoos

  • Burlington, IA ·
  • Responds within a day
  • 100% recommend •

Meet the breeder

I'm Nathan S., the breeder behind River View Puppies located in Burlington, IA.

Q. & A. with Nathan

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

    Havapoo puppies include cream, red, 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 Nathan

Nathan 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.

Nathan partners with buyers to find the best match as the puppies develop and their personalities take shape.

“Matching begins the minute we have a chance to speak to you personally on the phone or by email (message). Any questions you have, we are willing to accommodate and help answer. Options to see them via individual pictures occur first with additional options to see them via video chat or in person follow. When a puppy is chosen, the deposit (half the asking price) to secure them is due.”

Price

Puppy prices include a $1,850 non-refundable deposit. The remaining $1,850 - $2,150 is due before pickup, plus applicable taxes and fees.

“Pricing varies based on coat color. Red and especially those with unique white markings are on the higher end of the price range whereas a cream would be on the lower end. . To reserve a puppy you want to adopt, half of the asking price is needed while the other half is due upon pickup or airway bill confirmation if shipping.”

Contract & health guarantee

Nathan 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 Nathan 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 Nathan 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
      • Car rides
      • Socialized with children
      • Daily handling
      • Socialized with other dogs
      • Introduced to people of different ages and appearances
    • Puppy health practices
      • Vet check
      • First round of shots and deworming
      • Vet records
    • Extras
      • Food & treats
      • Basic obedience & manners

Location & pick-up

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

Breeder's location

Meet in Burlington, IA

4507 miles away

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Other pick-up locations

Meet at Quad City Airport

4453 miles away

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Meet in New York, NY

3853 miles away

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More about Nathan

  • Nathan has been a member of Good Dog for almost 2 years

    Nathan was screened for responsible practices and has been a member since 2025.

  • Nathan’s links

Nathan is a trusted Good Dog breeder

River View Puppies 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

Havanese

Parent health testing

Breeder-Reported Testing

Good level

River View Puppies 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 Havapoos.

  • 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.

  • Full Embark 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 Nathan to bring home their puppies.

  • Maria M.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    I am extremely satisfied with my experience at River View Puppies! Nathan was wonderful throughout the entire process, always available to answer my questions and provide updates on my new puppy. What truly gave me the confidence to move forward was his excellent communication and quick responses. Whenever I requested photos or videos, he provided them right away, which made the experience even more exciting and reassuring. I truly appreciate his professionalism, attentiveness, and genuine care. I highly recommend River View Puppies to anyone looking for a new furry family member!

    Mary D.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

      • +7

    Nathan was absolutely wonderful! So incredibly supportive as our family worked to find our puppy. He was patient & kind & responsive. There were other options, but in the end, we decided it was about trust. Adopting a puppy is a huge decision & a leap of faith. Sadly, we had had an unfortunate experience with another situation/ breeder. We needed to trust the person, the story, the setting & process. Nathan always respected all my questions & our process. I’m so grateful. And, we are beyond thrilled with our pup. Setting matters. We can tell she was deeply cared for and loved. Her transition has been smooth & I couldn’t have asked for more. Thank you to Nathan& family, especially his two children who obviously played & cared for our pup;)!

    Amber V.

    Verified owner · Feb. 2026

    Nathan was great to work with! His responses were prompt and we had a great call to see if the dog would be a great fit. Nathan met us at the airport and hung out with us for a good 30 mins to ensure the dog felt safe and calm and we were able to answer all the last minute questions we had. The dog slept the entire two flights we needed to get home. We love our new pup! He is so sweet, kindhearted and gentle. He is a fast learner and we are thrilled to have him as the new addition to our family!

  • Alicia S.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    We were so excited to get our new puppy. Nathan was very accommodating with keeping Auggie a few days longer as we were out of town. He also arranged a FaceTime so we were able to see the puppy. Auggie has a great personality and we love him so much already.

    Mary Ellen G.

    Verified owner · Apr. 2026

    I was very pleased with my experience with Nathan and River View Puppies. We met half way to pick up our Puppy. All paperwork and health information was in order and up to date. We had an uneventful trip back home. Oliver settled down and acclimated pretty quickly. His potty training is progressing well. He has learned his name. He comes when called and knows the “No” command. He’s a little character and makes us laugh with his antics, hopping around the backyard! Working with Nathan was a great experience.

    Deborah C.

    Verified owner · Nov. 2025

    I had a wonderful experience adopting a 16 week old female Havapoo from River View Puppies. Nathan met me at the Cedar Rapids airport and the hand over and trip home was so straightforward. My puppy slept the whole way. Our sweet little girl is now the light our life! She is happy and healthy! If we ever consider another puppy, I will definitely work with this breeder!

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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.