Breeder Yes, adopting is ideal. I've adopted, too…read more Sometimes, however, getting a dog from a breeder is the best option, like for those of us with hardcore allergies, or for other reasons may want a non-shedding dog. In those cases, finding a good breeder who not a puppy mill is essential. I did much research prior to deciding what breeder to select. I read about warning signs and looked at reviews, history with state regulators, and the breeders' own transparency. One breeder refused to let anyone on their property; puppy pickups happened at local truck stops. Jason at Kingdom Dogs answered all my questions. When I finally decided to visit them, I still wasn't sure about getting a puppy. They happened to have a few unclaimed yet, and we fell in love with a floofy little cockapoo. He is now more than a year old, and a whopping 35 pounds (he was supposed to max out at 30), but has the sweetest disposition and is smart, too. Oliver brings us joy every day. I give Kingdom Dogs 4 stars instead of 5 because, at the time we got Oliver, they were still docking cockapoo tails in the tradition of Cocker Spaniels. While his little nub is cute, I'd prefer tails be left natural. I think they stopped that practice in 2020, but I'm not sure. They also have slowed down the breeding so they have a waiting list now, ensuring that there are rarely puppies available who have to wait to be sold. This is better for everyone. Kingdom Dogs is located on farmland in Carthage, Missouri. It's a family business. A few months ago, I met another cockapoo owner at the groomers. He had a dog with him from Kingdom Dogs, too. He said that was his second, and he was thinking about getting a third, because of their sweet disposition. If I got a third dog, I would have to get on Yelp for referrals for divorce attorneys, realtors, and moving companies!

Great breeders. Easy to work with and they have great dogs. We have liter mates and could not be…read moremore pleased with them. Sweet and very smart.

We purchased the sweetest puppy from Kathy. We drove from the East coast to get him and we couldn't…read morebe happier! He is the snuggliest, sweetest and most playful pup. We can tell a lot of care and love were put into raising him. He is extremely well socialized! He didn't shake or whine on the long car ride back to Virginia. He let all the girls in the hotel pet and hold him. When he got into the hotel room he played and was not scared at all. He has fit in beautifully with our other dogs and even likes our cat and bunny! He does not chase them at all! He absolutely adores our children and wants to be into whatever they are into! We are SO in love with him. Thank you, Kathy, for putting so much heart into the breed!

We recently corresponded with Chitawee's Frenchies and set an appointment to see a particular puppy…read morefor purchase and drove hundreds of miles to see the puppy only to be told that it was promised to someone else! Really? Plus, and this is important, the puppies were inside the home in filthy conditions with flies everywhere! If this is AKC standards, then we don't want any part of it! Buyers Beware!

There are not enough wonderful things to say about SDG Goldens! Our female is nothing but a sweet…read moreheart and I truly believe it is because of the love and care that she received for her first 8 weeks of life. Her first house in which she was raised (first 8 weeks) had 5 children that love to be apart of the care each dog receives. Theses dogs get loved on multiple times a day and start their life with not only adults that love and cherish them but children also. It is truly noticeable that our female received that type of love because of how she has always interacted with our 5 year old and with adults. I'd also like to comment on the fact that potty training was easier to do due to Sarah starting the introduction to potty training so early.

From the owner: AKC English Cream Golden Retriever puppies, microchipped, 2-year health guarantee, puppy culture,…read moreESI, ENS

This is the worst customer service company I have ever work with. I purchased a dog from a breeder…read moreand they used this company to ship it. We paid to have the dog shipped to a town within 30 mins of our location. We were told the driver would text us the day before pickup with a location to meet. The driver gave us a location in another state that was more then two hours away. When we asked why so far he stated that that was the closes he could come which we found later he driver up 95 10 mins from our house. We called the company and just got a voice mail. We called the breeder and she called the company and they changed the location to 30 mins away. The day of the pickup we were suppose to meet the driver at 6:00 pm. We got stuck in traffic and text the driver to let him know we would be a few mins late. We arrived at the location at 6:05. The driver was not there. The driver did not show until 7:10. We called the driver 15 times and text him several times with no answer. We contracted the breeder and she called the driver and he picked up right away tell her he had a issue with his phone but it was fixed. I called him right back 8 more times and he never picked up. I tried to call the company the next day 10 times to file a complaint and all I got was a voice mail message. On their website they have a section where you can send a e-mail to have someone contact you. I have done that several times and still have not gotten any response form them. Do not use this company in an fashion!!!

No Star Deserved, this company should be put out of business. We trusted the breeder, Platinum…read moreDoodles, we bought our puppy from to have him transported to us safely and humanely. She never gave us the name of the company, just the driver's contact information. We ignorantly thought ground transport wouldn't be traumatic like being alone in a noisy, cold plane. The breeder said our dog would have someone with him on the ground transport and furthermore said she had used the company for years. He arrived in an 18 wheeler that had kennels on each side of the trailer from ceiling to floor. The driver gave him to us smelling wretched, covered in urine and feces. The driver gave us an empty apology, shrugged his shoulders and asked us to sign a receipt form. The next day we took our lethargic dog that had horrible diarrhea to the vet to find out he was severely dehydrated with Hook and Giardia Worms that he contracted on the transport. After his second round of medications and de-wormers, he is still sick. I have since learned PetEx is NOT approved by the BBB due to complaints. I wish I would have known before he was transported but hope this saves other animals from going through what our poor guy has been through. DO NOT USE THIS COMPANY

This is our newest member of our family. She is the most perfect little dog I could ask for. We got…read moreher last week. She is the sweetest. We are having so much fun with her. She is energetic but calm at the same time. Jaco Kennel was a good experience. We drove there. Easy to find. Linda was amazing. She took her time to explain all the paperwork provided. They provided food, toys, and harnest, leash, blanket, care instruction, akc information, and medical record. I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you so much, Jaco Kennel!

Our Maltese was allergic to every food needed allergy shots and extremely restricted diet it was so…read moreexpensive and constant misery for her. Her hips had issues she couldn't jump etc

My name is Patrick H. I feel compelled to leave this review on the chance ANY prospective client…read moremay be considering this breeder. If you have absolutely done your due diligence in selecting the dogue de bordeaux breed, this will be easy. Disclaimer....due diligence is removing the "gorgeous, eye catching exterior" of the breed and committing to the complex dedication this breed WILL require. Puppy Creek is the ABSOLUTE pinnacle of DDB breeders in America. Compulsively dedicated to the health, conformation and temperment of their lines. The reality is few individuals will ever actualize the pure potential of PC's dogues in the conformation ring. However it's always nice to "have it and not need it! I've been a multiple investment/Dog client and have never been more grateful for a business/families work ethic, graciousness and service. My dogs have unequivocally been the most impressively bred and astonishingly reliable animals EVER! Please honor yourself and our breed by considering PuppyCreek. Patrick

I couldn't have ask for a better family/breeder to get my shepherd from. They stayed in contact…read morewith pictures, and when we picked her up saw the impeccable records they kept. She has become my shawdow, she is my girl for sure. The entire family adores her.

From the owner: We are a breeder of quality German Shepherd Puppies and Bernese Mountain Dogs located near Joplin,…read moreMissouri. Since we are a reputable breeder who only sells to families and never pet stores we only breed a few times per year. Our dogs are part of our family and are well cared for receiving continuous love and regular veterinary care. Our family is committed to the best care for our pups. See our pics of our litters on our site.