Unfortunately I have to downgrade my review. Natalie is a very knowledgeable breeder and Top…read moreShepherds breeds some of the most beautiful GSDs I have seen, but their handling of a couple of situations was less than unsatisfactory. The dogs are awesome, but I can no longer recommend Top Shepherds.

I got a German Shepherd from top dog and had nothing but skin problems, allergies, constantly…read moregetting hotspots constantly chewing had to give special medication every which helped a little but get over her skin I felt so sorry for her having to deal with that every day, constantly chewing and she did never got over it

I did not purchase from them. Called twice. First time wife spoke to them after a recommendation…read morefrom someone pre Covid era. When you drop a few thousand on a dog and have two GS already your a serious buyer. Their website says schedule a visit. Now the policy they put rather rudely is no visit. Pick the dog from pictures? So your adding a family member but you don't get to interact with them? They said it was because of covid and to many family thinking it was a petting zoo days. I get that. I said we'd bring a deposit. She said 'I don't care who your are...'. I stopped her and said ma'am. Thank you I've heard enough.' And hung up. My review is not based on a purchase. So a little unfair. But based on merely trying. They much have such a demand they can treat customers anyway they choose. We would've worn masks. Limit to 5 min. Viewing only. Anything really to compromise. Nope. Dead stop. This is what makes the world ugly. A few bad apples and people choose to take the easy route and just say no. At over three grand a dog they should realize these type of people dont online shop a dog. Best of luck to you and your dog search. I choose to put my 4$ toward polite and understanding people. F-em. And I hope you who read this decide not to give them the money to encourage this behavior. David LA.

Linda was excellent at explaining everything, she was so wonderful and patient with my family while…read morewe were making our decision of a life time. After an hour or so, we decided to bring home Bella Waters to add to our Waters Family. Thank you Linda and family. We are excited to see how the rest of the family does with Bella.

Picked up our puppy back in July 2025 everything went smoothly it was great!…read moreMy boy Benson is almost 7 months old and he's such a good boy and super healthy

UPDATE 8/18/26: The breeder has now publicly stated that she does not know who I am and that we did…read morenot purchase Snapdragon from her. I have attached screenshots of my July 2017 Facebook conversation with Linda from the business account. On the day we picked him up, I messaged her to let her know when we would arrive to pick up Snapdragon, and the account responded with Diamond Oaks Ranch's contact information. A few days later, she contacted me asking, "how is the pup," requested pictures of him, and described him as "a very sweet pup." I am disappointed that rather than acknowledging our experience, the response has been to deny that we purchased our dog from them at all. I am posting the contemporaneous messages so prospective buyers can see the documentation and draw their own conclusions.

We have since added Ollie boy to our collection of mini schnauzers lol (almost 3 years ago)! Junie…read morejust had her 5th birthday, and Ollie will be 3 next month. He is a handsome salt and pepper, with such a distinct and hilarious personality that couldn't be more different than Junie's. They have been both fantastic dogs and we couldn't be happier. We will be customers of Vanessa's for life and I highly recommend her and her dogs if you are looking to add another four legged member to your family!

Even though I could not get one of Vanessa's pups, and I did fall in love with 2 of them, Vanessa…read morewent out of her way to video chat, send me videos,, contract & health info, she also got me in touch with flight nanny. She did all this immediately. She really cares & listens to any concerns you may have. And her pups are trained, healthy and ready for you. ​

What can I say? Rita and her husband are the best! I put down a a small deposit for my baby and…read morewaited.... During that waiting period Rita supported my constant barrage of questions with informational how to's and what to expect when I brought my beautiful Love Bug Kalona home. I've had my awesome boy for a year now and Rita is always there to help and guide me with any questions. From what is the best toys to buy to crazy things like "he won't eat his wet food! What do I do now?" She's always there for me. I would never trust another breeder for my Sphynx babies! So if your looking for a beautiful & loving naked friend, I highly suggest you go to Barebottom Sphynx and Bambino's! Rita is the best!

The Sphynx kitten we purchased from Ashley was 50% underweight and had corneal ulcers, skin rashes,…read morean upper respiratory infection, and a distended belly. She was delivered with no testing for important diseases or genetic traits. She was not given a proper veterinary examination. I found out who the original vet was (Ashley would not disclose) and called. They indicated Ashley's animals are always like this (she also breeds dogs). Ashley has complaints against her with Humboldt County Animal Control for unethical breeding practices and in our opinion deserves them. Ashley's business associate / flight nanny flies standby and had our 8 week old kitten in transit for over 15 hours. We ended up having to buy him a confirmed ticket so that he didn't take her to a different city and spend another night in a hotel against her. We knew none of this at the outset. Ashley was entirely disinterested throughout the transport process. She also transferred the kittens to the flight nanny in a parking lot, which is not legal in the state of California and is dangerous to the kittens. To top it off, her prices are off-market and she uses aggressive tactics to over-inflate the rarity of what she has to offer. Please don't make the same mistake we did. Happy to chat if you have questions.

We acquired our second golden retriever from Carol, at Canyon Ridge, November 16, 2024, and we…read morecould not be more pleased. Our first golden, Bentley, was just the best dog ever! Not only was he just gorgeous, but he was a loving, gentle and smart dog to raise our three boys with. Our newest addition, Maverick, is just three months old but we can tell he too will be an amazing addition to our family. With big shoes to fill, he has already captured all of our hearts. He is one smart doggie too. He already rings a bell to be let out to go potty, and he responds well to my commands. Carol knows her stuff and as the previous reviewer explains, she does everything right. We met both of Maverick's parents and Carol presented us on pick-up day with a blanket she had made with the scent of each of Maverick's siblings, some toys, shampoo, a collar and a lovely binder with information on both parents. Losing Bentley was traumatic, but Carol helped me immensely by sharing photos of her newest litter on a regular basis. I also like that she is not a puppy mill and focuses on breeding high quality puppies just a few times per year. Trust me, you can't go wrong with Carol!

Highly recommend Canyon Ridge Goldens. High quality breeding with fully cleared parents. I got a…read morepuppy from here two years ago. He is completely amazing: happy, loving, playful and so intuitive. He is also very handsome! Working with Carol was a breeze, from start to finish. We love this kennel so much that now that it is time for our son to get a pup, he went there too. We now have two gorgeous Canyon Ridge golden retrievers and couldn't be happier. If you're looking for a golden pup then look no further. Worth the wait, if you have to. You won't be sorry!

This makes me incredibly sad to be writing this review. Two years ago, I called inquiring about…read morepuppy availability. At the time, they didn't have any available but they did have a 6 month old little guy that Kerry claimed was very sweet and a return to breeder. She claimed to not know why he was returned but I wasn't really too concerned considering I was experienced with golden puppies and my thought was that they just may have gotten in over their head and returned him. He was afraid of nearly everything. But with time and lots of work he outgrew the fears. But early on(within weeks) he showed signs of resource guarding and aggression as it relates to toys. Ahhh...I think I figured out why he was returned. So, I contacted Kerry to ask whether this was a trait with their dogs. No response. He has now attacked several dogs, been kicked out of parks and play groups. We have been to trainers, worked with him extensively and even now he has become aggressive on a leash. What makes me sad is that he is our 25 year old daughter's dog. She takes him everywhere and works with him day in and day out. She loves him dearly, as do we. She will never be able to get a second puppy with him. We have chosen not to get another dog (our 14 year golden passed away) because we are the back up care for him when she needs someone to watch him. But he is a real liability for her. I guess I just wish they had been honest with us. Make sure you know the temperament of the parents before spending a lot of money on a puppy and taking on that risk.

Ron and Kerry are the quintessential Golden breeders!…read more Their love and environment provide the absolute best care for all of their adults and the puppies they rear. Breeding only among their personal Goldens, you can be fully confident of the lineage and health of the parents. They've spared no expense when it comes to providing a clean and comfortable area to which their Goldens call home, playground, and whelping room. Ron and Kerry diligently track the pregnancy, schedule all the proper Vet visits, and once puppies are born, take great care to keep on schedule for worming and vaccines. Yet, their pricing is fair; they breed Goldens NOT for the profit, but for the LOVE they bring to every new home and family. Ron and Kerry are warm, friendly, and always show a love for every Golden the bring into this world by loving to stay in contact as a part of the Winchester Golden Family!

Very strict policies about their applicant vetting. They take ultimate care and concern of their…read morebreeding dogs and their puppies. Would and hope to do business with them again!

Unsettling experience, I wouldn't recommend Mountain Shadow to my worst enemy, be aware!…read more While the website and puppy photos present a polished image, my direct interactions were the opposite. Communication was often rude, aggressive, and intimidating. When my dog approached 6 months, the breeder began contacting me repeatedly, 3 times a day, via email, phone calls and DRIVE BYS regarding the spay requirement they spring on you only after you already paid them and met the puppy. The volume and persistence of the contact escalated significantly numerous phone calls per day, emails, and unannounced appearances parking in front of my house. On several occasions, I was followed while taking my dog to the dog park. Due to the intensity of the situation, I rushed to have my dog spayed earlier than planned. I also contacted the police because I did not feel safe. After the procedure was completed, the car parked in front of my house with a disturbing and intimidating appearance and demeanor driver missing teeth stopped. I fully understand and respect contractual agreements. However, harassment, intimidation, and surveillance are not appropriate or legal ways to enforce a contract. The experience was stressful and frightening, especially as a parent with small children. My experience not only crossed those lines, the puppy has several health issues at only 2 years of age, showing painful patella issues and most recent of unfortunately he may have some serious brain damage and mandibular problems too which we'll uncover the specifics pretty soon after several thousands spent in vet visits and surgeries. BE AWARE, RUN!