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  • Sharon L.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Our communication with Katie from Jack and Ginger’s Goldens was excellent from the very beginning. You can truly tell how much they care about their puppies and that they are always willing to go the...

    Raised by Katie O.

    of Jack and Ginger’s Goldens

    Katelyn P.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Kamri was wonderful to work with! She was super helpful and transparent throughout the entire process and you can tell how much she actually cares about the dogs. Our little guy has the sweetest,...

    Raised by Kamri C.

    of Soaring golden retrievers

    Jesse L.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Richard and Tracie helped us find our new companion Opal some time after we had lost our Crystal girl to cancer at age 15. You can tell they care deeply about their huskies and are very knowledgeable....

    Raised by Richard and Tracie A.

    of Huskies By the Bay

    Alexis C.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Ashley was amazing to work with! She was extremely kind and willing to help with any questions we had! We love our little Faye and she fits right in!🥰

    Raised by Ashley W.

    of Southern Roots Bassets

    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.

    of Silver Lining Poodles

    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.

    of Spring Creek Aussies + Corgis

    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.

    of Victorian Farms

    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.

    of Amanda's Newfoundlands

    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.

    of Retriever Ranch

  • Juan A.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Matilda is the best we love her. She is very happy with her Golden Retriever sister. We have also been surprised how smart she is.

    Raised by Lisa D.

    of Triple J Aussie Ranch

    Michalka A.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    It went great she responded consistently and was very straight forward and provided great information about my baby and sent lots of pictures

    Raised by Valerie L.

    of Perfect Companion Aussie's

    Desiree T.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    Wow, where do I even begin with this wonder gal?! Kelly is an absolute angel and We couldn't have lucked out with a better person than her....

    Raised by Kelly F.

    of Whiskey Row Royals

    Tre B.

    Verified owner · Oct. 2026

    It’s been a couple months now and daisy has been an amazing puppy! She’s grown to be the cutest little girl

    Raised by Rosaura V.

    of Velvet Fluffy Pups

    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....

    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.

    of Rafter B Farms

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    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.

    of William's Dachshunds

    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.

    of Ruby Lane Doodles

    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

    of SoCal Pomskies LLC

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