We traveled out to Family Puppies from Illinois to meet Dave and his puppies. Dave was very responsive via email when we first started our research months ahead. When we were ready to bring one home, we contacted Dave again to let him know. He was very flexible as our plans had changed a bit and we asked if we could come out earlier. When we arrived, he had 3 puppies out that had the features we were interested in, female, red, curly hair. All 3 looked very healthy and happy. We would have loved to have a look around and check out all of the ones he had available, but I'm sure it's hard to keep them all "presentable" all the time and also I imagine it reduces the risk of people bringing in potential sources of infection/germs to the other pups. Once we made our choice, Dave gave us the info we needed for shots and what she had already had. He gave us a bag of food that lasted us a couple days and he had supplies there that we could purchase if we hadn't already such as an appropriate size crate. He also offered to bathe her before we left, as we had concerns for our son that has allergies to other types of dogs which she may have been near. Once home, we named her Daisy (previously Alaina) (Dave did tell us they reuse names so you might see some duplicates on his site, I'm sure they know the pups get renamed anyways), she took very well to her crate and slept in it all night letting us know once in the middle of the night that she had to go potty. She was almost immediately potty train..... A couple accidents, but a quick pick her up and take her outside and she learned within a week. We have had her for about a month and a half now and she's only had a couple accidents in the house which were mostly us not doing our part and paying attention. She sleeps all night. Other than stealing a random shoe she hasn't chewed a thing! She has found her voice though lol. She plays very well with other dogs and only time she nips, is if she's playing. She is as sweet and lovable as can be. We took her to the vet on day two and they said she checked out great, no issues. They said we were very lucky with her and got a "gem"! Thanks Dave! We will definitely be referring anyone looking for a new pup to add to their family! read more

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This business is a puppy miller. Dogs are kept crated or kenneled making it very difficult to housebreak a dog that will not potty on grass. Dogs are not socialized. Do NOT ever buy a dog from this business or this person. read more

The entire experience was a delight. Dave was wonderfully patient and thorough in helping us pick out our two Coton de Tulear puppies. The puppies, Sadie and Ruby, are happy, healthy and learning fast. We are fortunate to be within driving distance of 'Family Puppies', so we got to see the reassuringly excellent rural setting Dave maintains for his dogs. read more

Family Puppies - Ruby and Sadie - Pet Breeders Near Me - Nappanee, Indiana

WORST PUPPY MILL ALERT!!! After a strained conversation with David Chupp on the phone and text I decided to buy an Italian Greyhound from him. THANK DOG I DIDN'T. After a quick google search, I discovered HORRIBLE things about this man and his nasty puppy mill! Here's my text message to him: "Just popped in your address to check out my route and OH MY GAWD! All these articles came up about you being shut down multiple times...Being on the Humane Society's LIST OF 100 WORST PUPPY MILLS...Very detailed bad reviews about your business practices, the horrible conditions of your dogs and facilities...Your unprofessional and rude attitude (which I agree with)...Bad reputation with local veterinarians...and the mentally disturbed responses you put to negative reviews. And you totally lied to me when I asked you about all the dogs on that website. You said they weren't yours...but you have hundreds of dogs...And you breed breed breed the parents and make up nonsense about not being able to see them because they need privacy? BULL! Every reputable breeder...EVERY SINGLE ONE is happy to let you see the parents. Happy to let you see the facilities where the puppies are kept. I cannot in good faith contribute to your PUPPY MILL. I wish all the luck in the world...TO THE HUMANE SOCIETY IN SHUTTING YOU DOWN " He tried to argue the internet isn't accurate, but that would be A TON of people "lying" about him. That would be some crazy conspiracy. So, I proceeded to block him but not fast enough. He managed to get in one last jab...calling me a B*TCH. I'm attaching as many photos as allowed showing all the websites making claims and news articles reporting on his many violations...selling sick pups, ripping people off who asked for returns for a puppy never received/shipped, bad reputation with local vets, my texts where he admitted he doesn't take his dogs to a vet but just "does the vaccinations himself", not BBB accredited, license cancelled, on the 100 worst puppy mills list, complete lack of wellness records, anger issues, traumatized dogs, EVEN A POSITIVE REVIEW HE LEFT HIMSELF PRETENDING TO BE A HAPPY CUSTOMER. So, please do not contribute to this man's seriously shady and disgusting business by buying his unhealthy, unvaccinated, unsocialized puppies. You never know what you will end up with. read more

Family Puppies - My texts to/from David Chupp - Pet Breeders Near Me - Nappanee, Indiana

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Went to visit a puppy (at his PUPPY MILL). He brought out 4 puppies. All very dirty, runny eyes, and very unkept. Definitely scared of him and not socialized. When the puppies were left alone I saw the most bizarre behavior. They all started swirling and spinning around each other. It was nuts!! The price went up by $500. The cruel man got mad because I decided not to buy due to all the ugliness. I don't understand how people like this are allowed to remain in business and makes me wonder what happens to the poor puppies he can't sell. Everyone on here that posts negative experience you call a liar. Then you use God as a shield. You have met me Dave you just don't remember who I am. You should be ashamed of yourself the way you treat these little dogs that can only depend on a human for their survival. Spell dog backwards Dave because all those beautiful eyes are watching you. read more

We adopted our male Malte-poo from Family Puppies 3 years ago and he has been a complete blessing to our family. The dog is happy, healthy and smart! Would highly recommend! read more

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My family bought a dog from family puppies in 2023. We absolutely adore our dog but he has so much PTSD. He is beyond clingy and legitimately has to be next to someone 24/7 as I believe this is an attempt to be safe. He shakes and is terrified by loud noises. This is not typical skittish dog behavior... it's a trauma response. Additionally, the vet said he had bad teeth on our first visit, and they were covered in plaque, and he could tell he wasn't taken care of well. Our dog is also cognitively low in the fact that he still does not know his name and 2 years old. This dog is our life, and we wouldn't change a thing about him but beware as I believe the older dogs are not treated well here :( I hope this business can make some right changes for the dogs. read more

We adopted a 14 month old cockapoo from family puppies Feb 26, 2024. He showed us about 8 dogs about the same age in a small pen. His handling was rough with the dogs and not all that friendly. Asked to wait in our car as they bathed him. One pup caught our eye and we couldn't leave him. There is no way they are socializing the older dogs. it was two weeks before he would eat. It was over a month before he would come into the house on his own. He still doesn't come to us when called. He will go sit by the fence and let us pick him up. He is a loving dog and will come to us when we are sitting on our couch. But he will not let us pick him up when we are standing up in the house. He is still skittish to loud noises and any change to routine. My wife and I are both retired so we have been able to spend a lot of time with him. We are slowing seeing him change into a more normal trusting dog. We have had a lot of dogs in the past and he has been our biggest challenge. Family puppies is a puppy mill and do not have the time to socialize all the dogs they have. We wouldn't trade Ernie for any other dog. If you don't have the time we have, do not get an older dog from him. read more

Breeder was very brisk in emails, never attempted to call. I attempted to set up a zoom call to see the puppies but the breeder never fully agreed to this. Waited for contact back, but it never happened until breeder responded to what I believed to be a kind email sent to him, with anger and unprofessionalism. I would be worried to get a puppy from this person, due to the anger that was directed at me for the breeders lack of communication. The anger directed at me, a stranger, makes me concerned for anger potentially directed at the home, specifically the puppies. Professionalism is important and I think this breeder unfortunately has a bit to learn. read more

Remi , age 20 months We love our little guy. Such a smart boy. We are still thinking about getting his brother. But they are over a year apart, I worry if they will get along. Great place to get a puppy. Julie read more

Family Puppies - Pet Breeders Near Me - Nappanee, Indiana

We traveled 11 hours to meet Dave and his amazing puppies. We meet him at his house. It was extremely clean and well kept. The two dogs he showed us looked recently bathed and groomed. Both had amazing qualities and great personalities. He answered all of our questions and provided all paperwork including instructions detailing how to feed and take care of our puppy for the next year. Our puppy Daisy (former Regina) is the very well mannered and easy to train. Definitely recommend Family Puppies to everyone who wants to have a great cute dog! read more

Family Puppies - Pet Breeders Near Me - Nappanee, Indiana

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We love our Iggy girl!!!!!!! Easy communication! Fast delivery! Buy with confidence. We will return when the time is right! read more

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We bought a Westie from Family Puppies& he is great, healthy & smart & very good looking male ! Would recommend this breeder if someone wants a read more

Recently, I made an appointment to look at a puppy and an older dog that he had for sale online. The older dog was not brought out as I had requested and the breeder seemed confused as to what puppy I had asked to see. He had no idea who was who based on the published names and told me they didn't really have names which makes one wonder how you could keep track of shots and keep good records on purchases. It sounded like there were dozens of dogs barking in the building onsite. It was hot and I hoped they had air conditioning, especially with their long, overgrown coats, but that was likely wishful thinking. He would not allow me to see the parents or even a picture of them. For some reason, the puppies he had brought out looked nothing like their pictures online. He said it was the lighting. They also did not have that classic cavapoo face and looked a little odd, with very small eyes and oddly shaped heads. The poor things were skinny and very hand shy at first, cowering as though I would hit them but soon started vying for my attention once they saw that I was gentle and kind. I decided not to buy one as they were expensive compared to other puppies online and not what I had expected for the price ($1500). Mainly though, I did not like where they were being kept or the condition of the older puppies (very long, unkempt coats.) I felt so bad for them as I left because they started barking wildly and trying to get free from their pen and follow me. They seemed to be desperately begging me to take them with me. I was tempted to go "save" one but decided not to support this business with my money. Everyone who has an uncomfortable feeling about any breeder should act accordingly. You may save one puppy but think of the parents and all of the other puppies to come. I'm not saying he is a bad breeder (although the Humane Society seems to think he is), just that the things I saw and heard made me uncomfortable with giving him my business. Months later, even though the same puppies are still showing up online, he seems to keep breeding more. Some of the pups are growing old there. Also, online he sometimes says the dogs are cared for by his children but when I asked if one of the pups had started potty training and if he was good with children, he said they didn't get outside much and had never been around a child. Perhaps his "children" are all adults? Some of the very old pups (12 months - two years) suddenly disappeared from his website. I wonder what happened to them. We wound up finding a wonderful puppy from a local part-time breeder who raises one litter at a time in their home. They are located in our own state and we are thrilled with the new addition to our family. We can tell our little one was raised by caring people and that means a lot to us. read more

Couldn't be happier with Family Puppies in Nappannee. We absolutely adore our sweet Cassie. She is the sweetest Cavapoo, and we love her more every day. Dave was super responsive to all my inquiries. I'm a very satisfied customer. read more

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Dave was great. Clean and organized environment. I picked up our 3 month old Italian Greyhound in March. Drove 3.5 hours from the Chicago area. Ollie is now 7 months old, healthy and happy. (a little naughty but what puppy is not) Dave answered all my questions, and I was probably a pain, but he was very pleasant and knowledgeable. read more

We got out little Pooton Eloise "formerly Penny" from Family Puppies 2 days ago. It was quite the leap of faith as we had to have her shipped because of the coronavirus pandemic. When she got here we couldn't have been more pleased. She was an older (5 months) pup and we had some fears that she may be timid or had lacked socialization. Thankfully that was far from the truth. Even after the long trip to SC she was playful, happy, and not the least bit timid. She has already bonded well with the whole family and we are exceptionally happy with her. read more

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I emailed Family Puppies looking for a Cockapoo, I asked if I was able to meet the parents of the puppies that were available and David C. said that I wouldn't be able to see the parents and there were puppies available and ready for purchase on sight. He said the puppies are born in his house, but I wouldn't be able to meet the parents because that'd be too much interaction. I don't want to play with the parents of the puppies, I would just like to take a peek and see that the parents are there. Not having the parents on sight or being secretive about the puppies' parents is puppy mill warning sign #1. Puppy mill warning sign #2 is that he is selling many different breeds, Cockapoos, pootons, havanese, and French bulldogs. I googled his name and he came up with the key word "puppy mill." There were articles on him, and it looks like he's not new to this business. PLEASE before you purchase anything from Dave or David Chupp, google his name and look at the Humae Society article on the Horrible Hundred 2020 Puppy Mills! read more

I am so happy with the cockapoo puppy I got! Buddy (formerly named Jasper) is the best puppy! He adjusted to my home very quickly (within 24 hours), loves my other dog, and is great with other people and dogs too. He is very sweet, well behaved at the vet, and really smart! I brought him to the vet the first day I brought him home, and he's very healthy with no problems. He was socialized early at Family Puppies, which is good and probably why he's so friendly. He is going to be trained to be a therapy dog and will be perfect for that because of his sweet, gentle, and calm personality. Dave was great in communicating with me and answered all of my questions. I would highly recommend Family Puppies and would get several puppies from them if I could! read more

Family Puppies - Buddy, male cockapoo, 3 months old - Pet Breeders Near Me - Nappanee, Indiana

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Nappanee, Indiana: David Chupp, Family Puppies--Complaints about sick puppies; breeder had more than 100 unvaccinated dogs on the property with no recent veterinary visit. David Chupp was previously USDA licensed, but cancelled his license in 2013 after receiving a number of violations. He is now licensed by the state but not USDA. According to state records, in June 2019, the Board of Animal Health received a complaint via the Better Business Bureau that alleged Chupp sold a sick puppy who later died. The buyer said they did not receive veterinary records for the puppy, and "the puppy purchased was said to be 8 months of age" but had not been vaccinated for rabies. Most states, including Indiana, require that any puppy over three months of age have a current rabies vaccination and proof thereof. In July 2019, a state employee contacted Chupp and documented the following concerns: "Mr. Chupp remembered the incident that involved a sick puppy that died last year in 2018. He did not have the records readily available, but said he would send the records to me as soon as he looked them up [...] We asked Mr. Chupp if the 8 month old puppy had a rabies vaccination, and he said he did not know. I questioned him if he kept vet records on the puppies that went to [the] vet and he said no that would be too hard to keep straight which puppy went and keep that record with them. I told him he would have to figure out a system to keep track of vet records on puppies and pass those records on to the consumer. I told him as a participant in the state's commercial dog breeder broker program it is required to provide consumers with a copy of the dog's vaccination, medication, and treatment records. We also told Mr. Chupp that any puppy over 3 months of age needed to be vaccinated for rabies by a licensed, accredited veterinarian before it was sold or left the property for another reason such as a trade. We also discussed that the CBB program requires that a veterinarian be present on the property within the last 12 months. Mr. Chupp had not had a veterinarian out to the property in the last 12 months." The Board of Animal Health employee later received some records from Chupp for the puppy, but the records did not show that the puppy ever received a rabies vaccination. They required Chupp to have a veterinarian visit the property and vaccinate all of the dogs (more than 100). The inspector wrote, "In conclusion, David Chupp violated several of the state's commercial dog breeder broker program requirements. He sold an 8 month old puppy without a rabies vaccination. He also has not been meeting the requirements of the state's commercial dog breeder broker program by having a veterinarian out to the kennel property within the last 12 months." As a former licensee with the USDA, as well as a state-licensed breeder and alleged AKC breeder, Chupp should have been well aware of the basic care standards for dogs, basic veterinary protocols, and the rabies vaccination requirements. He advertises puppies for sale through his website, family-puppies.com. Although his ads offer to ship puppies sight-unseen, as of April 13, 2020, Chupp does not appear to have an active USDA license, which would be required for such sales. IN #CB00001K. 1frl;,"~/ ~~~'l THE HUMANE SOCIETY ~ " " '* OF THE UNITED STATES May 2020 read more

We had an overall good experience getting our puppy Rolo (a maltipoo) from Dave. He always responded timely and sent us an update picture when we asked. We had a small temporary problem that needed to be addressed at the vet when we took him home and Dave followed through with helping us address this issue and stood by his promise of a health guarantee in the first year. He is the cutest puppy and we are happy with the overall experience and service. read more

Great service and amazing care! Our 6 month old darling is perfect. So well mannered, sweet, and loving. Didn't even have to potty train her! She came with all the necessary shots and paperwork along with starter food. Family puppies were so helpful in the process of choosing the perfect puppy! read more

We recently purchased a puppy from Dave. I thought we were going somewhere that we could see and play with all the cavapoos and choose the best fit for our family. He had 4 puppies available for us- all about 14 weeks old. 2 wouldn't interact at all, one had a cropped tail and hernia and the other was happy to give kisses so that's the one my daughter chose. When we got her home she was terrified. She wouldn't move and we had to carry her everywhere. The next day she enjoyed being outside but then would only either stay where we put her or go in her cage if inside. I had a health check done on her and they had some things come up that we were enough concerned about that I reached out to Dave. He said it wasn't an issue and many people purchase dogs with small issues. We decided we were going to return her. He sent me a video of my other options and the dogs looked like they had never been in the house before. There was no talking in the video just something maybe hitting a wall or countertop to get their attention? It was strange. The vet noted she seemed under socialized and that we would need to be very intentional to make sure we got her out and about and used to people. They also don't call the dogs by names? He didn't even know which dog we were purchasing. He argued about refunding us our money and tried to keep some because he had to take time to give the dogs a bath before we came. We drove 2 1/2 hours each way and he wanted to keep $50 for doing his job... He has a nice property but many many barking dogs inside an outbuilding and no information to share on the mom besides she was a Cavapoo. I'll stop short of calling this a puppy mill because I didn't see in the barn but I wouldn't call these socialized, well bred dogs. There were too many red flags for me to be comfortable purchasing a different dog from him. read more

After researching several breeders online, I decided to work with Family Puppies when purchasing a male Italian Greyhound puppy. David was very easy to work with through the entire process. He was patient with me as I was selecting my puppy, he was responsive to the questions I had during the waiting process, and was accommodating and informative on "Gotcha Day". Enzo is now 16 weeks old. He has had 2 vet appointments, and his vet says he is a perfectly healthy and sturdy IG...not to mention one of the most beautiful IG he's ever seen. Enzo is thriving, he's smart, full of energy and has a great personality. I am very happy with my total experience with David and Family Puppies, and in love with my little guy. read more

We got our French Bulldog from Chupps Puppies and it was a WONDERFUL experience! They were very friendly and encouraged us to come check out the puppies before we actually brought one home. Our puppy was healthy, happy, and well cared for. I would recommend this breeder to anyone in the market for a puppy, especially a French Bulldog! Amanda G. read more

We are absolutely in love with our newest addition, Luna (maltipoo.) She is adorable, sweet and SO cuddly! This is our family's first puppy. We were nervous about buying online but as soon as we made contact with Dave it became more than an online purchase. Dave and I exchanged many emails/texts during the selection and purchase process. He was always prompt in getting back to me, answering my many questions about the puppies and sending photos. Luna was delivered to us last week. The driver called me twice during his travel (which was assuring) keeping me informed regarding arrival time, etc. The whole process went so smoothly. We are so happy we found this beautiful puppy. Thank you Dave and Family Puppies for making our family complete! read more

I do NOT recommend. I purchased a Mini Italian Greyhound but when I arrived at the farm / puppy mill I was pretty shocked by the lack of transparency. They wouldn't let us go near the parents or see where they kept them. They brought them out in a small cage and wouldn't let us go near them. They were cowering in their cage and seemed afraid of humans. The owner also didn't seem attached to the puppies and couldn't answer any questions regarding their dispositions. I spoke to an Italian rescue group who said this puppy mill mistreats the dogs they breed. Definitely don't recommend them. read more

Minnie is the cutest little Maltipoo you have ever seen. Everyone always asks where did you get such a cutie :) She is the absolute joy of our lives! She is the best dog! She is sweet, smart and trained very easily. Mr. Wayne addressed my concerns and answered questions even after she came home. He assured us that she was socialized which is evident. If you are looking for a breeder that you can trust, look no further! read more

We adopted a Havanese puppy from Dave 2 months ago and couldn't be happier! Our little guy has been easy to train and a great addition to the family! read more

We had a nice experience dealing with this breeder. All of the puppies were clean, happy, and well groomed. Our veterinarian confirmed our new Coton pup is in great health. He is a wonderful addition to our family. Jeff M read more

I had a wonderful experience with Family Puppies. I bought an Italian Greyhound and he has won my heart. He is a happy healthy puppy. The breeder was attentive, friendly, and a great care-taker. It was easy to see that the puppies were cared for with an extra special attention that every pet parent would give his or her dog. I have no complaints, and could not be happier. I recommend Family Puppies to anyone looking for a healthy little puppy! read more

I have had a great experience with Family Puppies. We got our little Morkie "Pepper" from there and she is such a great little pup, very friendly, outgoing and looked healthy when we picked her up. I hear a lot of bad stories about breeders and I researched for 3 months and I was very pleased with the process and how we were able to call back with any questions. I especially liked that our pup was over 12 weeks when we got her, I don't believe in taking pups earlier than that from their mother. read more

Puppy mill. Run far far away! Please do not support Dave Chupp. He's a monster!!!! Wouldn't send me picture of parents of puppy and advised "too much of a hassle" for me to meet even though I was driving 6 hours total. So glad I Google searched "Dave Chupp Nappanee, IN" although I had to stop because I was crying so much. Called three local vets and they all confirmed he's a puppy mill and you should stay far far away. Neurological issues. All he talked about was profits and how he's not making any money off this. He doesn't care about the well being off the animal or that it's going to a good home. As soon as I questioned him, he advised I shouldn't own a dog? In 2012 he had a barn with 64 adult dogs and went in front of the village to get permission to build more barns. His neighbor with the same last name said he was okay with it....... He now has multiple barns. Karma. I wish someone would lock this guy in a cage. I hope he gets shut down and pays fines for animal cruelty. Ask to go in barns, ask to see parents, take lots of pictures and give to authorities. Can't believe he hasn't been stopped yet. Sounds like animal control and local vets have been trying to get him shut down for years. Sad read more

We are delighted with the puppy that we purchased from Family Puppies. We bought a Coton de Tulear in April. He is now going on five months old, and he is a great addition to our family. Happy, healthy, so cute and unique, non-allergenic, non-shedding...I wish we could get 5 more... read more

Dave and his family were very nice. We originally went to get a westie puppy from him, but wife and son started to have a allergic reaction to him. He said he had another breed he would guarantee that wouldn't bother them. He brought out a coton and we all fell in love. 1 1/2 years later he is great pup and you'll never get tired of that soft fur! Great breed!! read more