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Akira G.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
This was my first time working with a breeder or using GoodDog and Christi has been nothing short of awesome, responsive, and genuinely caring! She made the entire process easy and you can tell that...

Raised by Christi M.

Valeria M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Tisha was very communicative about my puppy I got my update every Sunday. The delivery process was very smooth. Over all would buy more puppies from her ! She is very kind and amazing ☺️

Raised by Tisha L.
of JT Bostons

Elizabeth S.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
We can’t say enough great things about Yolanda at Westfields. Most importantly our puppy is everything we hoped for—so sweet, well-adjusted, funny, and absolutely wonderful with our kids. We truly...

Raised by Yolanda H.
Sandy H.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Sara was very helpful and well prepared for the transfer of my puppy. All her papers were in order to give to my veterinarian to update her shots and continued care. My puppy renamed “Fergie” is a...

Raised by Sara S.
Vicki R.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
I lost my older collie Austin. After some time I started searching for a new puppy. Laura is so passionate about her collies. We communicated through the whole process of getting “Salem” my new...

Raised by Laura W.

savannah a.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Lyndsey was amazing to work with, she was very quick to respond and answered all my questions. She provided me with everything I needed for the first few days with my new pup.

Raised by Lyndsey D.

Anita M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Marcia was great to work with. We’re so thrilled with our puppies!

Raised by Marcia M.

Malachi K.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
It went perfect, he was on time and very informative about how to’s and what to expect. We are very thankful to Joshua for making this such an easy and Joyful experience! 10 out of 10 recommend!

Raised by Joshua
Matt H.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
We really feel like we lucked out picking Kevin and Precious Puppies to get our new little addition to our family. Kevin was knowledgeable - gave regular video updates before we were able to pick her...

Raised by KEVIN T.

Armando D.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
First of all I want to thank Veronica she made the process of buying a puppy so easy ,answered all my questions promptly and prepared me of what i needed to purchase for the puppy to make the...

Raised by Roni B.

Shannon S.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Gary was great, he sent us videos and photos, and was very helpful! He flew our baby boy to us (all the way to Anchorage, AK)!!! We are absolutely in love the puppy, we renamed him Phoenix. He is a...

Raised by Gary L.

Memory M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
I had an amazing experience working with Imelda (Delta Dachshunds) to find my new puppy! From the start, she was incredibly professional, knowledgeable, and caring. She kept me updated on how both the...

Raised by Imelda

Keith K.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Absolutely outstanding experience with Loves Kennel! As Beagle owners, we were impressed by their ethics, transparency, and dedication....

Raised by Lorie L.
of Loves Kennel

Jan J.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Sara is so knowledgeable about Yorkies. She answered so many questions for me before I picked up my puppy and after I brought him home. He has completely changed my life! I find myself laughing at...

Raised by Sara H.
of SATA Kennels

Donna R.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Jennifer was awesome! I came to get Joseph and she put him right him my arms and it was an immediate YES! She was very helpful in offering me tips and his background. Joseph is perfection and the most...

Raised by Jennifer T.

Damon S.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Kirsten was amazing! She was always so kind, quickly responsive, and kept us up to date on our puppy before we had him! She is a pleasure to work with and makes the whole thing easier especially for...

Raised by Kirsten T.

Blake B.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Tarah was wonderful! She is highly responsive, provides timely updates, and above all, ensures the dog is healthy. I had a great experience and would highly recommend her.

Raised by Tarah H.

Abigail B.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Adopting my dog from Dahlia was an absolutely wonderful experience from start to finish. She was incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about her dogs. Dahlia took the time to answer...

Raised by Dahlia C.

Sean F.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
My parents got 2 Maltese pups from Janice. She was extremely communicative throughout the whole process, making us very comfortable. The pups are super loving, pricing was great!

Raised by Janice H.

Walter H.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
I could not be happier with my purchase. Everyone she meets just falls in love with her, and they all ask where I got her. She makes a great bed partner since my wife died. She lays in the bed with...

Raised by Michelle J.

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