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Samantha F.
Verified owner · Oct. 2026


First and foremost Jolie is an absolutely doll. Responded so quickly the whole process was just phenomenal. She told me everything I needed to know, and answered everything question I would have...

Raised by Joly G.
of Jolie glz

Matt P.
Verified owner · Oct. 2026


We're settling in at home. First vet visit last night. Everyone there commented what an amazing job Kayla did with the grooming of Fyodora....

Raised by Kayla M.

Alyssa F.
Verified owner · Oct. 2026



Tori was incredible to work with. She was knowledgeable about the breed and reallllly cares about her dogs and their liters. She sent my husband and I pictures of our puppy every couple of weeks...

Raised by Tori B.

Bernadette P.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026



Hannah was extremely professional and responsive through the whole adoption process. Pickup day went super smoothly and she was so friendly and helpful! We received a tote bag full of health records,...

Raised by Hannah C.

Bill S.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Iris, now Mercy is priceless. A great looking dog. So far she fits the breed standard perfectly. But her personality is what makes her really stand out. Playful and fitting into her new heard great.(...

Raised by Amanda R.

Terry T.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Sharon was absolutely wonderful! She listed to our description of what we were looking for in a puppy and she was confident that one of two litters that were planned would meet our needs. Well, our...

Raised by Sharon S.

Laura P.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026

I knew I wanted to work with Mt. Baker Poodles & Doodles. I had met someone in a store who had the exact puppy I wanted to get. She shared how amazing Tanya was. Tanya was much more than amazing and...

Raised by Tanya V.

Sandy K.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
We are very happy with our boy, who we call Wally. He's a smart, adorable, healthy companion, and we're grateful to Beau for raising him for us. She really cares about her dogs and is always there to...

Raised by Beau B.
Katie S.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Karen was great to work with! I got my boy Maverick from her and it was the best choice ever, he is the sweetest, smartest boy already! She definitely kept the process easy and not stressful.....

Raised by Karen B.

Sarah P.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Gary was so responsive and informative when we were choosing our puppy! He also answered all questions, made sure we were ready, and provided us with the information we needed. He’s been open book...

Raised by Gary B.

Lisa R.
Verified owner · Oct. 2026



I cannot speak highly enough of Ruth! She was super communicative, she knows her stuff, and is just lovely to work with. She answered all of my *many* questions. She sent me links and resources, too....

Raised by Ruth K.

Vivian D.
Verified owner · Oct. 2026
I am so grateful for Mary's quick, kind, and helpful vetting and communication. My new puppy is everything I could ask for — sweet, curious, playful, and clearly well taken care of — and I couldn't be...

Raised by Mary B.
Natalie P.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026



Bettina from Bare Valley was absolutely wonderful to work with. She was responsive and understanding to the many questions I had. Bettina is so knowledgeable about her breed and her dogs and...

Raised by Bettina P.
of Bare Valley

kelly P.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026



Great experience!!! Opies is a joy and great addition to the family.

Raised by William M.

Alissa G.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
I honestly cannot say enough good things about my experience with Ruby Lane Breeders. From my very first request for information to the moment Archie (Baloo) was finally in my arms—and even after...

Raised by Amy J.

Madelyn Y.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Bryan and Valerie were super helpful, knowledgeable and transparent. Their extensive experience really showed in the way they answered all of our questions and concerns. We are super grateful and...

Raised by Bryan and Valerie

Debbie H.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026



I was contemplating getting a new puppy, but wasn’t sure I was ready since it was only 2 years since the passing of my 15 year old yellow lab, Abbie. But after connecting with Jeannine, she helped me...

Raised by Jeannine S.

Emilija K.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Everything was smooth and we are very happy with Mott Ranch! Our puppy is doing great, growing rapidly, and has adjusted to our home and us very quickly! We’ve had our puppy for a month now and he is...

Raised by Jenny M.

Kaity W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Hope was very responsive and knowledgeable about the breed. She provided regular updates and information to make sure we were prepared to bring home our boy. We were so impressed when we got Pippin...

Raised by Hope M.
Linda D.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Elyzza and Emily were very responsive to our many questions. We made the final decision over the weekend and Bella (Picante)was ready and waiting for us on Tuesday morning. They followed up with us...

Raised by Elyzza S.

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