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Leah W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Our experience with Mary was amazing! She was extremely responsive and easy to work with. She even worked with us on the pickup date and loved on our puppy for a few extra days. We love our Peaches...

Raised by Mary M.

Emily S.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Amanda K. was very knowledgeable about the breed. You can tell she really cares about her dogs. She answered all of my questions in high detail, which I greatly appreciated. I learned so much about...

Raised by Amanda K. T.

Andrew G.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Alyssa was great from initial message to adoption day and beyond. The whole process was super easy and our pup is joyful and in great health.

Raised by Alyssa T.

Penny K.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Bettina was AMAZING. She answered every question I had, and I had plenty. I waited 2 years to find the perfect puppy for my husband and I. Being newly empty nesters we knew this puppy would have to be...

Raised by Bettina P.
of Bare Valley

Renata M.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Lisa is amazing and communicative. Our chocolate labrador is healthy and perfect, we can tell she loves and cares about these puppies. Thank you Lisa!

Raised by Lisa T.

Rebecca M.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
We are so grateful for our Golden Family Farms Puppy! Things at home having been going great since day 1. Sarah’s pre-crate training has made sleep so successful! And our dog has an amazing...

Raised by Sarah M.

Christopher J.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026



Azaria made the entire process incredibly easy and answered every question I had. She was trustworthy, helpful, and professional from beginning to end. I flew from New Jersey to South Dakota, and...

Raised by Azaria T.

Gianna L.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026



We had such a wonderful experience working with Sandra! From the beginning, she was incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, and clearly cares so much about her dogs and puppies. She kept us updated...

Raised by Sandra H.

Regina R.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026



Cindy was wonderful to work with. She is very knowledgeable about this breed and you can tell she puts a lot of time in with the new pups. I got my Rosie from her and she has been a joy to have…my...

Raised by Cindy W.

Julia P.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026



Working with Cassie was such a wonderful experience! She was very responsive and kind, and made the entire process of bringing my boy, Oliver, home so easy. She is incredibly knowledgable about her...

Raised by Cassie G.

Patricia O.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Hi this Hazel’s mom Cheryl, grandma Pat & grandpa Larry. We love Hazel. She...

Raised by Brook S.

Crystal W.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
They made the process so simple! Our puppy is the smartest sweetest edition to our family.

Raised by Charles C.

Alyssa R.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
An AMAZING EXPERIENCE!!! This is the best breeder we have had the pleasure of working with. She was patient, responded fast & answered every question we had. Delivery was seamless & we got all our...

Raised by Kohana Q.
of LUXEYPUPS

Carole J.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
I cannot speak high enough for Raina. She gives her puppies such tender love and care to get them off to the right start. My Pug puppy, Lizy, is so cute and a very healthy, energetic, happy puppy...

Raised by Raina M.

Debora G.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Victoria was very pleasant! We got to visit our puppy Chanel right from the beginning and she always accommodated my schedule to see my puppy Chanel. She gave me updates and sent me pics and videos...

Raised by Victoria C.

Natalie R.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
It was a delight working with Nick and Kellie! They are such sweet, kind people, and it shows through the delightful nature of their pups. They are raised in a loving and nurturing environment. I...

Raised by Nick W.
of Watson Farms

Michelle M.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026



Nelly was extremely kind and quick to communicate with me as the new pet parent. She breeds happy, healthy, beautiful puppies. My new puppy came with a goody bag and was definitely loved before I got...

Raised by Nelly F.

Jessica T.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Mary Beth was amazing to work with. You could tell all the puppies are well loved and taken care of. Hasn't changed since we brought our little Weegee (Wendy) home! She is spoiled as all dogs should...

Raised by Mary Beth P.
Makenzie A.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026



Bringing Boone home has been such a wonderful experience! From the very beginning, Dawn was kind, knowledgeable, and responsive to all of my questions. The entire process was smooth and professional,...
Raised by Dawn B.
of Golden Gems

Jessie B.
Verified owner · Sept. 2026
Valerie was a joy to work with and Baker has been such a special addition to our little family since we’ve gotten him. We live in CA and Valerie made it very easy and was helpful in deciding what way...

Raised by Valerie B.

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