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  • Bryan S.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Lorraine does everything right elevating her above all other breeders! European parents which are DNA tested met our high expectations. Her dogs are left as they came into this world. Docking and...

    Raised by Lorraine B.

    of Rock of Ages Kennel

    Carole M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    It was really easy working with Lexi and Robinson Retrievers! Our puppy is so fun! Although we’re very ready for potty training to be done! 🥴 We would recommend anyone to Good Dog and Lexi!

    Raised by Lexi R.

    of Robinson Retrievers

    Kathleen H.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Meeting Angela breeder of North By Northwest Shilohs was a great experience. She was so responsive to my questions, concerns and interest in her pup’s litter. I had many too. Angela answered each...

    Catalina E.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    We are incredibly thankful to Ginger for bringing our sweet Pili into our lives. From the very beginning, it was clear how deeply she cares about her puppies and the families they join. Even seven...

    Raised by Ginger S.

    of Dashing Doxies

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    Darrell P.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Rosa was great to work with! Great communication and easy to be comfortable with when welcoming a new, little one in your life.

    Raised by Rosa S.

    of 2 Rose Ranch Doodles

    Jorge V.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    It was a pleasure working with Maria she was a very easy person to talk to and sent frequent updates of how the puppy was growing. She was very polite at meetup and good on time, the puppy looks very...

    Raised by Maria R.

    of Cabrera Family Kennels

    Chiara M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Kristina was so responsive and knowledgeable about the breed. You can tell she really cares about their dogs. They stayed in touch and sent me regular updates about my puppy.

    Raised by Kristina S.

    of Bruno & Co. Puppies

    Taleah B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Our experience with Ashlee has truly been so special. 🥹💕 Even after our first choice found her forever home, she continued working with us and introduced us to our baby girl Daisy 🌼 (aka Amber)....

    Raised by Ashlee C.

    of Double A. Doxies

    Ranson K.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    This was my first experience with Good Dog and due to my wife’s dog allergy I was hesitant to find our puppy on an app I had never used before. Courtney was so easy to work with and accommodating with...

    Raised by Courtney C.

    of Nacadoodles

    Dana b.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    I loved working with Darla to find my precious Sassy Chanel. After losing my grandfather who i was very close to i wanted to start a new journey towards healing and it was so God sent that I found...

  • Melissa M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    We really had a great experience getting our new puppy

    Raised by Lillian R.

    of TLS Retrievers

    Will C.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Ashton was very easy to work with and very accommodating has beautiful dogs and great professionalism would highly recommend

    Raised by Ashton B.

    of Bockelman GSP’s

    Eddie B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Jenny and Kyle were so easy to work with! They responded so quickly, and were there to answer any questions we had and fulfill any requests we had to make sure we were choosing the right dog. And...

    Raised by Jenny and Kyle M.

    of Marti Acres ~ Boston Terrier & Beagles

    Christina P.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Jennie and Kelly were amazing to work with! They are so kind and really take great care of their pups, treating them like family. Jennie communicated everyday with updates and pictures. Even offered...

    Raised by Jennie & Kelly M.

    of Milky Way Miniature Dachshunds

    Roger H.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    We were very impressed with Mindy! She communicated regularly and made us so comfortable with the whole process. Our puppy is amazing and so friendly and it was obvious at how much she cares and takes...

    Raised by Mindy C.

    of Mindys Doodles

    Lauren M.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    We highly recommend Steve and his dogs at Belews Creek Gundogs. Steve was a pleasure to work with throughout the entire process. He has excellent communication skills and is incredibly knowledgeable...

    Raised by Steve K.

    of Belews Creek Gundogs

    Danielle B.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Julie was so responsive and knowledgeable about the breed. You can tell they really care about their dogs. They stayed in touch and sent me regular updates about my puppy. They made the process so...

    Raised by Julie S.

    of 4goldendoodles

    Jarion A.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

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    Raised by Jes R.

    of Fiesta Pups

    Mario D.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Hi Carol! Dill is doing great! He loves his new home and is getting to know his brother very well. They are becoming fast friends! Thank you for everything! ...

    Raised by Carol B.

    of North Texas Puppies

    Hannah L.

    Verified owner · Sept. 2026

    Alicia was so flexible and willing to give me any information I needed! I can’t express how happy my pup makes me and I owe it all to her!

    Raised by Alicia H.

    of Huddleston Farm

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