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Sara B.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
We had originally reached out to Robin for a 2 yr old golden, but after learning more about our family she recommended Marshmallow, 11 mo. golden. We couldn’t be more in love with our new family...
Raised by Robin T.
Keileigh Y.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
We have been looking for a puppy for a few weeks and had great interactions with Julie. We had to drive quite the distance to pick up our puppy and Julie and her husband were helpful and...
Raised by Julie B.
Valerie N.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Excellent experience. Brandon kept the lines of communication open throughout the whole process....
BBRaised by Brandon B.
Reynaldo M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
+5We were a family in mourning and transition when we met Chris. We had just lost our beloved Sky, and our other dog, Luke, was wandering around the house looking for his sister, his Alpha, his friend....
CGRaised by Chris G.
Michael H.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Jordan was very responsive and knowledgeable about the Belgian Malinois Shepherd breed. She remains in touch with me and inquires about the health and wellbeing of Chloe. I send her photos and updates...
Raised by Jordan G.
Mariana M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Tatum was so sweet when communicating with us about our new puppy. It felt like he was meant for us!
TRRaised by Tatum R.
Errol F.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
+8It has been a true delight meeting and spending time with Joy and Pete of St. Bernard Kingdom. Their love for the dogs they breed is authentic and genuine....
Raised by Yohanka R.
Angela H.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Robin was an absolute dream to work with. She was so kind and attentive to our questions and concerns. Being this was our first time ever working with a breeder and using Good Dog, we always had...
Raised by Robin S.
CMCourtney M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Stephanie was so easy to work with and our puppy was personally delivered to our airport by her husband. She has been the sweetest addition to our family! She came with basic manners and was eager to...
Raised by Stephanie F.
Zan L.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Amanda has been extremely responsive before and after the sale answering any questions we had. Rocky is the perfect pup. Would recommend and very pleased.
Raised by Amanda W.
Ray F.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
I had a great experience meeting Ronald I got a big healthy grey boy from him and got to meet my boy parents they are huge lol great experience and kids and I love new puppy thanks so much thanks...
Raised by Ronald A.
Sherry M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Brook was great! When we picked up our "Tito," she was ready for us and gave us a bag of useful things to get started with a baby at home. Tito is healthy and happy, and we love him to death. We...
Raised by Brook S.
Sarah W.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
+4We absolutely loved working with Litany!! She’s extremely knowledgeable not only about the Labrador breed but about dogs in general. You can tell that she puts her whole heart and soul into raising...
Raised by Litany
Christina B.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Chuck is a amazing breeder his team is amazing as well Lucy is so beautiful and healthy with a lot of sass too...
Raised by Chuck G.
Jessica M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Gabriel was amazing to work with! His puppies were adorable and he takes such good care of them you can tell he truly loves what he does. He was so informative and helpful with everything. He made...
GVRaised by Gabriel V.
Chris M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Our experience with Melissa was exceptional. Our new family member Hobbs is precious . Our pickup went off without a hitch and Melissa was very prompt with responses to any questions we had. Hobbs is...
Raised by Melissa R.
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Natalie T.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
We had a very positive experience with Chris. She was extremely responsive and communicative from the start. Ozzy was healthy, well cared for, and clearly raised with a lot of love....
CGRaised by Chris G.
Rusty N.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Johnathan is a very passionate breeder! You could tell at first contact he truly loves his dogs and puppies and gave them top tier care and raising through their first two months of life! Johnathan...
Raised by Johnathan W.
Megan S.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
Camber was great from start to finish with bringing this puppy into our lives. We got regular updates and upon bringing him home he was already pretty well socialized with other animals. We couldn’t...
Raised by Camber M.
Lucie M.
Verified owner · Dec. 2025
I can not say enough good things about our breeder Tanya. After our initial contact, we drove up to Clearwater to meet her and the dogs. All of her dogs are well behaved, well-mannered, calm and...
Raised by Tanya M.
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