I'm Marilyn, the breeder behind Top Notch Pupz located in Ocala, FL. We’re proud of the healthy, affectionate, and behaviorally well-rounded puppies we raise for other families to love! We cherish each of our dogs and puppies, and we do everything we can to make sure that they get the best lives possible. That includes everything from choosing healthy parents with good temperaments, to proper socialization and daily care, to placing them in loving homes with wonderful families. We strive to provide each of our puppies and their families with a truly positive experience!
Q. & A. with Marilyn
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our Poodle puppies are toy size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our Poodle puppies include apricot, cream, and red. Yorkipoo puppies include black and tan and black. 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.
Fiona
Went home
Female
Elsa
Went home
Female
Crumpet
Went home
Male
Toby
Went home
Male
Cooper
Went home
Male
Lilly
Went home
Female
Boy 2
Reserved
Male
Boy 1
Reserved
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Boy 3
Went home
Male
Boy 2
Went home
Male
Girl 3
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Munchkin
Went home
Female
Max
Went home
Male
Bell
Went home
Female
Bonnie
Went home
Female
Girl 1
Went home
Female
Girl 2
Went home
Female
Boy 1
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Marilyn
Marilyn 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 $2,000 - $2,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
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“The price include vaccinations, worming , pad training plus socialization skills. The deposit holds your puppy balance is due before puppy goes home . Deposits are NON REFUNDABLE only transferable.”
Contract & health guarantee
Marilyn 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 Marilyn 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 Marilyn directly.
Top Notch Pupz 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
Marilyn
Litter update on 12 Nov. •
Miko and Farrah's litter
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Program update on 06 Sept. •
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Litter update on 31 July •
Miko and Brownie's litter
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Litter update on 05 July •
Miko and Brownie's litter
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Program update on 01 July •
Waffles seems to be doing just fine with his loving new family ❤️
Marilyn
Litter update on 02 Jan. •
Miko and Missy's litter
Marilyn
Litter update on 02 Jan. •
Miko and Missy's litter
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Litter update on 02 Jan. •
Miko and Ginger's litter
Parent dogs
All breeds
Poodle
Yorkshire Terrier
Pandora, mom
Poodle
About Pandora
Pandora is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marilyn decided to make her part of their program. Marilyn 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
Yorkshire Terrier
About Willow
Willow is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marilyn decided to make her part of their program. Marilyn 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.
Skye, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Skye
Skye is our incredibly sweet and affectionate blue and tan female. She has a beautiful, silky coat and a heart full of love. We're so proud to have her in our program
Ginger, mom
Poodle
About Ginger
Ginger is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marilyn decided to make her part of their program. Marilyn 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.
Brownie, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Brownie
Golden Yorkie
Kokoa, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Kokoa
Kokoa is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marilyn decided to make her part of their program. Marilyn 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.
Gg, mom
Yorkshire Terrier
About Gg
Gg is a female Yorkshire Terrier. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marilyn decided to make her part of their program. Marilyn 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.
Missy, mom
Poodle
About Missy
Missy is a female Poodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Marilyn decided to make her part of their program. Marilyn 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.
Miko, dad
Yorkshire Terrier
About Miko
Miko is a male Yorkshire Terrier almost 6 years old. Carefully selected as a great representative of his breed, Marilyn decided to make him part of their program. Marilyn 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.
Verified owner stories
Hear what other owners say about working with Marilyn to bring home their puppies.
Elka F.
Verified owner · Sept. 2025
Marilyn was excellent. She was responsive, communicative and even started name training our puppy with our requested name before we picked her up (it made a difference!).
At first we thought we had a little puppy genius on our hands when she picked up the grass pad potty training quickly but we realized it was likely due to Marilyn's training. Our little one came well socialized with kids, adults, the outside and even other dogs.
I would highly recommend Marilyn and her pups who you can tell are well cared for before the handoff.
Margaret W.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
I started talking to Marilyn in December. I was pleased on how quickly she responded. I had quite a few questions that was answered promptly. She gave me her personal number so we were able to communicate through the site and her cell. Through out this process she was super helpful, answered all my questions and concerns and replied to all my questions day or night. I live in Oregon and she lives in Florida. Marilyn was very helpful trying to figure out on how to get my fur baby to me in a safe manner. On her end she was researching sites and comming up with different plans on how to get my puppy to me. She even screenshot a round trip package with airfare pricing, so my boyfriend could go to Florida and pick up our puppy. We now have our little girl we named Frankie. She is a joy in our life. You can tell Marilyn takes good care of her puppies and is knowledgeable as a breeder. Frankie goes with us every where. And of course she gets a lot of attention. People ask where they can get a puppy like her. We tell everyone fly to Florida lol. Thank you Marilyn for our sweet Frankie 🩷
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Nancy H.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
Marilyn was great. She went out of her way to make sure everything went well and worked with our schedule so we weren’t inconvenienced. She communicated throughout the entire process and we are in love with our new puppy.
Richard p.
Verified owner · July 2025
Hi Mariyn, it was a pleasure meeting you. Waffles has fit in well, he is extremely active, and we love him. We want to thank you for the time you spent with us and for patiently helping us with our questions. Rich and Lee petrowski
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Charlotte S.
Verified owner · Jan. 2025
We are so thrilled with our little pup! He is full of love and energy!! Thank you Marilyn for great service/support. We love him!
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Don M.
Verified owner · Nov. 2024
Would highly recommend Marilyn. She stayed in touch with us until we were on the area to pick up Little Rocky. The puppy is perfect. He was well socialized before we got him.