We got our labradoodle from them in December 2014 and he was the best dog, but then 2019 or so, he started getting sick. He started losing his hair and weight and we couldn't figure out what was wrong with him. Then in June 2023, he sadly passed away. This won't bring him back or anything, but it makes me happy. read more

We have adopted two dogs from Hudson Labradoodles as puppies. One lived until almost 17 years old with no health issues - and the other is still with us at the age of 12 without issues. Curtis is exceptional - really knowledgeable and caring. My dogs LOVED him and his wife when we came to visit. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND them. read more

My husband and I got Zara our Mini Australian Labradoodles almost 5 years ago she is so smart and lovable and so fast and engergetic ! We love her so much. Curtis was amazing - Let us come and meet her and then flew her out to us No problems. He has also been very helpful in the beginning when we were asking questions. Zara just turned 5 on Nov 1 - THANK YOU CURTIS for bringing so much Joy to our lives! read more

Let me say right off the bat that our Labradoodle is the smartest, fastest, most energetic dog I have ever had - 5th in my lifetime, first purchased from a breeder. I am the grandson of a veterinarian and have been around dogs, cats and other animals my entire life. Recently I spoke with owner of Hudson Labradoodles, Curtis Rist, who was greatly saddened by some negative reviews and negative press about his business and was thinking about closing. I told him in no uncertain words that he was producing great dogs. He needed to take these reviews with a grain of salt. If you are reading reviews of Hudson Labradoodles, whether on Google, Facebook or Yelp, note the following: * 10% are from people deeply unhappy about their dogs. * 10% are from people who are not clients of Hudson Labradoodles, but simply people opposed to dog breeding. * 80% are from people who love Curtis' dogs and give 5 stars. Of the 10% in the first category, often times people are upset because the dog was supposed to "solve" another "problem," and Curtis decided he didn't want to work with those people. Buyers need to understand that the interview process is a two street. The breeder is trying to determine if you will be a good owner as much as you are trying to understand if the breeder's puppies will be good dogs. In a couple of reviews, the buyers were upset that the dog did not grow to a specific size. Please understand that you are not buying a manufactured product like a TV. Variability in DNA is a fact of life. I am 5'10". My two children are 5'4" and 6'4". We wanted a 30-35 lb red Labradoodle. Based on his parents, and size and color at 6 weeks, that's what we thought we would get. Instead our dog grew up to be blond and 25 lbs. As far as we are concerned, he is perfect! If your heart is set on a specific weight and color, Labradoodles may not be the right dog for you. Some reviews mentioned dogs that had health problems. That I can't speak to. Our dog has had no health problems in 18 months. One reason may be that we paid an additional fee to pick up the dog at 14 weeks instead of 10 weeks, which is the equivalent of adopting a child at the age of 3 instead of 2. I just feel that the extra month of nursing with the mother dog really lets the puppy's immune system develop to avoid problems later. I have no interest in reviews from people who have not actually purchased a dog from Hudson Labradoodles and are simply trying to destroy his business. If you don't like dog breeding, don't buy dogs from breeders. However, please understand that not everyone wants to adopt a "rescue" dog, who often have behavioral and medical issues. Not every family that wants a dog is prepared to deal with those issues. Every other review about Hudson Labradoodles is 5 stars from families who love their dogs. As the grandson of a veterinarian, I knew that I could never buy a dog without first meeting the breeder, meeting the parent dogs, and seeing the facilities. I met a great Labradoodle in Riverside Park and learned about his breeder from the owner. That was the second positive recommendation I had heard in a month. We drove up to Hudson NY, met puppies from the current cycle and were satisfied that Curtis and Lynn take dog breeding very seriously. We happened to meet other owners stopping by with their dogs to pick up supplies, and all was good. Then, we put ourselves down on a wait list for 9 months because, as I said before, puppies are not manufactured products. Dog breeding is a business of psychic rewards, not financial rewards. People breed dogs because they love dogs, not because they went to business school and wrote a business plan. If you are patient and thoughtful, you will be rewarded with a great dog. If you are aggressive and difficult, you won't. We're very happy with our dog, and happy to serve as a reference. read more

I am lucky enough to have purchased four incredible puppies from Hudson labradoodles over the last 13years. Their puppies are consistently excellent, healthy, well cared for and well adjusted, year after year. They have the sweetest temperament of any Australian Labradoodle I've met (and I've met many over the last decade) When you purchase a puppy from Hudson Labradoodles, you become a member of their extended family. Curtis and Lynn provide excellent support and advice and are available throughout the life of the dog. The first two puppies I purchased are now senior dogs, and since I wanted to always have Hudson Labradoodles in my life, I recently purchased two more fantastic puppies. I have known Curtis and Lynn for 13 years, and I can personally vouch for their excellence, integrity, caring nature and quality as breeders. I have recommended Hudson Labradoodles to dozens of friends, coworkers and family members over the last decade and they are all extremely happy with their dogs. Curtis and Lynn love their puppies and dogs, and it shows. read more

George R. RYE NEW YORK I PURCHASED MY FIRST LABRADOODLE FROM CURTIS 15 YEARS AGO ,HIS NAME WAS ALFIE & he was the most wonderful dog I have ever had.when he pased I went right back to CURTIS & again not been disappointed.Oliver is a medium sized labradoodle with a great personality & my whole family is in love with him. I have referred several dog lovers to Curtis & never heard a complaint read more

I am the adoring owner of one of Curtis Rist's Australian Labradoodles. He is a loving and caring (small) breeder of healthy dogs and ours is no exception. We could not be happier with our dog and we have referred several friends to Curtis who all feel as we do that he is an excellent and careful breeder of uniquely wonderful dogs. Furthermore, the veterinary practice that we is the same as the one Curtis uses to examine his puppies, and they are extremely complimentary of his breeding practices and of his dogs. Bottom line is that Hudson Labradoodles is an excellent choice for your next pup. read more

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This breeder stole $1000 from me. Curtis took the deposit after promising an "authentic" Australian labradoodle and then ghosted.

Our labradoodle from Hudson Labradoodles is the sweetest, smartest and happiest dog I've ever had and I've had many dogs over the years. The love and caring Curtis and Lynn give to their puppies shines through. Both our vet and doggie day care owner said our dog is one of the best adjusted dogs they've ever met. The UWS is filled with Curtis' dogs and each one I've met is amazing. I can't recommend Hudson Labradoodles enough! read more

My wife and I bought our 4-month-old labradoodle from Curtis over 2 years ago. We could not be happier with this addition to our family! Darla is now two and a half years old and is doing wonderfully! Not only is she a healthy and happy dog, but because of the training sessions with Curtis (and his other customers) she is obedient and easy to get along with. She loves other dogs, people and children. And she loves to travel with us! Thank you Curtis and Hudson Labradoodles! Richard & Tricia read more

Avoid this breeder at all costs. He sold us a sick pup that required thousands of dollars in vet bills. He did not respond to any of our inquiries (via phone or email). He wouldn't even respond to our request that he would not breed our dogs parents again. There are many other reputable breeders out there. Curtis is not one of them. I am only posting this to hopefully help another family from the pain that we (and, of course, our poor dog Baxter) had to endure. read more

I have 2 Australian Labradoodles from Hudson labradoodles. One is a standard size, currently 12.5 years old. The other is a mini- labradoodle just a little over a year old. Our dogs have the best temperament and are wonderful members of our family. Our babies are healthy, smart and just amazing. We are very grateful to have them in our family. read more

We adopted a dog from Hudson Labradoodles 4 years ago, and he is an absolutely wonderful dog. He is an incredible family dog, very devoted, and amazingly, he "sings" with my daughter as she plays the piano every day (he tires out fairly quickly and lets her finish her practice in peace). Our interactions with Curtis, the owner, were a pleasure. He spent lots of time with us talking about the virtues of labradoodles and how to care for them, and we have often shared videos of our dog singing over the years. Curtis has soul, and it somehow seems that he has imparted this to his dogs. read more

We have had the absolute best experience getting a puppy from Hudson Labradoodles. Our puppy has the best temperament, is smart, loyal, loving, and is an amazing addition to our family. Curtis and Lynn provide a great support system, including training and ongoing interest in our puppy's life. Curtis and Lynn treat their puppies like they are members of their family. Their caring nature shows in everything they do. Many of my relatives have their dogs as well, and they all have the same wonderful temperament. We couldn't be happier with Hudson Labradoodles and highly recommend them. read more

This is a critical review but to be clear, we love our dog and hope he lives for years to come. He is beautiful, has an amazing temperament and we're regularly stopped on the street and asked what he is and where we got him. However, if you're considering this breeder -- Hudson Doodles and its owners Curtis Rist and Lynn Morrissey -- there are a few things we would like to put out for public consideration: First, be sure to see all areas where the puppies are kept prior to purchase. Specifically ask Curtis to show you both the back of the Dog Bodega (where he meets you and keeps the dogs) and where he actually keeps the dogs overnight. We suspect that he does not keep dogs at the Dog Bodega, instead keeping them at an undisclosed location (his house) that you are never allowed to see. That should have been a warning sign for us but we were young and inexperienced. Second, be sure to have your dog checked by an independent vet from the area. When we got our pup, he had both bordatella and ear mites. We were inexperienced, and didn't notice, but when we brought him to the vet the next day, the ear mites were literally crawling out of his ears. We spoke to Curtis straightaway about the kennel cough, which he was fairly adamant our pup did not have. However, vets swab for the virus and our results were 100% positive. To that end, our pup has had the cough return several times (without boarding or excessive exposure to dog runs, daycare, etc.) since we got him. Third, be sure to be very clear with Curtis about your expectations. He doesn't have formal contracts, he just writes things on pieces of paper. He can be pretty pushy, trying to get you to buy only minutes after he's met you and you've held the pup. Another warning sign. He may try to sell you a returned dog with known behavioral problems. And he had our dog neutered at only 12 weeks, even though he told us we would get the dog without neutering so that we could do it later, at a safer age. This is a tough review to write. We love our dog - he is beautiful, funny, and part of our family. But I can't help but think people should know a bit more about this breeder, his practices and some issues that other Hudson Doodle owners have recently brought to our attention (which you can Google for yourself). read more

Our almost 2 year-old puppy Bruno, from Hudson Labradoodles, is the friendliest, sweetest, smartest dog and has become the center of our world! As first-time dog-owners, we needed a lot of guidance and advice both before and after bringing Bruno home. Curtis invited us to come visit several times so that we could find the right dog for our family. My three children had so many questions...Curtis could not have been more available and helpful. He spent much time on the phone advising me on ways to get the house ready for our new pup in addition to a very thorough instructional on the day we brought Bruno home. He taught us everything we needed to know about how to care for Bruno (all aspects of grooming, feeding, training, scheduling, all of it). And sent us home with everything we physically needed from the crate, to the food, shampoo/grooming tools, leash, collar and more. That's not all...since the day we brought Bruno home, Curtis has continued to be a valued resource. I have called upon Curtis countless times to ask for his opinion or advice. He's always made himself available to me. Overall, Curtis has given us one of our greatest loves...Bruno. Bruno is happy, healthy and perfect in every way. read more

we have been desperately looking for a companion for our 8 year old standard poodle. his "sister:, age 11.5, died from a stroke on feb. 6th. after exhausting every avenue to an adult standard, i began searching labradoodles within 75 miles of our home. since hudson labradoodles advertises the availability of adult dogs, i emailed the owner immediately. when he got back to me he claimed to have 2 adult females which he would no longer breed and that he would decide which he would make available to us. he claimed to want no money, would not take references for our vet, groomer, personal references et al. this dragged on for days. i finally left him a message in which i inferred that a scam of some kind was going on, that there are no dogs "to be placed" and that he, having been told repeatedly that we must find our luc a companion was a heartless creep (i did not use that word!). he called our home, spoke with my husband and told him that i was mentally unsuited to have one of his dogs! bottom line ? beware !!!! curtis (whatever you last name may be) is a scam artist. please check this idiot out. read the other reviews and go to an australian labradoodle breeder who is a member of the national organizaton of aus labs breeders. bad guy.....beware! mm m kent cliffs, ny read more