I'm Acacia W., the breeder behind Upper Echelon Breeding Co. located in Converse, TX. Helping families find healthy, well-tempered doodle puppies for loving homes. Our dogs are breed with health and temperament as top priority. Our goal is to find loving and stable homes for all our puppies.
Q. & A. with Acacia
Why did you start breeding?
Getting into breeding started off as a love for dogs and curiosity, that turned into a passion.
What makes your program special?
We only breed with quality health tested dogs. Research and selection is very important to ensure high quality puppies. We breed in a loving family environment where they are introduced to children, everyday household sounds, and basic training foundations.
What are the different breed sizes in your program?
Our puppies are medium size. Sizes will vary depending on the parent dogs.
What are the different breed coat colors in your program?
Our puppies are merle. Colors will vary depending on the parent dogs.
Where do your breeding dogs live?
They live in my home and guardian homes.
Matched dogs
These dogs are already reserved or have gone home.
Chai
Went home
Female
Bella
Went home
Female
Willow
Went home
Female
Bash
Went home
Male
Tux
Went home
Male
Chanel
Went home
Female
Simba
Went home
Male
Champagne
Went home
Male
Getting a puppy from Acacia
Acacia 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 $3,500 final payment, before taxes & fees.
“Puppies will come with health check, DNA, temperament tested, fully vaccinated by age, vet checked, vet records, & puppy gift bag. Deposit will go towards full price of puppy.”
Contract & health guarantee
Acacia 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 Acacia 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 Acacia directly.
Upper Echelon Breeding Co. 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
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Program update on 01 Aug. •
Bella is a silly girl!
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Program update on 21 July •
Tux is even more strikingly handsome in person!
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Program update on 10 July •
Bash loves to play, but has a calm manner to him. He loves to cuddle. Still looking for his furever home!
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Program update on 07 July •
First haircut for one of our pups who’s with her furever home! Ebony you are loved & it makes us so happy 🤍🤍🤍
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Program update on 02 July •
Simba has found his furever home!
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Program update on 01 July •
Tux enjoying his playtime!
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Program update on 29 June •
Willow girl is enjoying the beautiful day!
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Program update on 17 June •
Bash loves to explore new things & meet new people. He sat on this bench waiting patiently being admired and impressed by all who walked by.
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Program update on 01 June •
Tux enjoying his walk.
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Litter update on 31 May •
Willow is a happy girl.
BooBoo and Chleo's litter
Parent dogs
Chleo, mom
Labradoodle
About Chleo
Chleo is a female Labradoodle. Carefully selected as a great representative of her breed, Acacia decided to make her part of their program. Acacia 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.
Good health testing
Exercise Induced Collapse (EIC).
Parent health testing
Breeder-Reported Testing
Good level
Upper Echelon Breeding Co. 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 Labradoodles.
Hip Dysplasia (rDVM, not registered)
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 (rDVM, not registered)
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 Examination (rDVM, not 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 (rDVM, not 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.
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).
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.