The good: Our puppy is an absolute angel with an incredible temperament. We truly couldn't ask for…read morea better match. She's unbelievably intelligent and obedient; while some of that is environmental, a lot of it clearly comes down to good breeding. Charles is excellent at what he does, and it shows in the quality and disposition of his puppies. The not-so-good: As other reviewers have mentioned, communication around timing can be a bit inconsistent. I completely understand that traffic and unexpected events happen, which is why I scheduled pickup specifically to accommodate his preferred timeframe. Despite knowing I had an evening commitment, he arrived more than 4 hours after the agreed-upon pickup time. A simple heads-up would have made a huge difference so we weren't left waiting around for so long, especially when we ourselves had to make a 1.5 hour long commute to meet him. Final thoughts: Charles truly seems like a wonderful person; I think very highly of him and his work. The only area that leaves something to be desired is punctuality, but otherwise he's fantastic. I would 1,000,000% recommend him!

First off, I want to say our new dog (Bella) is wonderful and is going to be a great pet. She is 7…read moremonths old and is starting to adjust pretty well to her new home. I want to give Charles credit for breeding/raising a beautiful pup and communicating well enough for us to learn about her and adopt her into our family. Now for the negative. We discovered 20-25 live ticks on Bella within 4 days of picking her up (picked her up on 4/11/20). We found ticks all over her body including her face, rear, and in between the pads on her paws. She had numerous red bite marks from ticks. We also found 2 fleas and discovered a substantial amount of flea dirt in her fur and on the fabric anywhere she had been sitting. We live in San Diego in a condo and she has barely been outside, staying on one area of grass and sidewalks. She very clearly did not pick up the full amount of ticks & fleas within a few days of coming home with us. After a trip to the vet for blood and fecal matter tests, the vet confirmed that she was positive for a parasite - Giardia. We paid quite a bit of money for Bella but it feels more like we rescued her from a shelter than a caring/attentive breeder. And quite honestly a shelter might have checked her more thoroughly for ticks and fleas before the transition to a new owner. Charles has communicated his sympathy and provided suggestions on treatment but the presence of ticks in this quantity on a puppy that he was selling is extremely concerning. I've asked Charles to cover the cost for one month of flea/tick treatment and the parasite treatment but he has not responded to these requests. He has not offered to cover any of her treatment and it's stunning that he wouldn't offer a small refund ($50-$100) for the flea/tick or parasite treatments. I'm hopeful this is a one-time issue but it leaves doubt about the care and attention the parent dogs are receiving. It also creates a lot of uncertainty since Charles is adamant about keeping customers away from the breeding area (his home). Our primary complaint is our new pup Bella was infested with ticks (and a few fleas) within days of adopting her, but we also were annoyed on the day we picked her up. We originally had planned to meet at 2:00 pm but on the morning of the exchange Charles asked if we could move it to 3:00 pm. We had no problem with that. We showed up a few minutes after 3:00 pm but after several texts and phone calls did not see Charles until about 4:30. Charles did call back once at 3:30 to say he was 20 minutes away but did not contact us when he arrived 40 minutes later. We found him, and the puppies, only when we noticed some other families holding puppies across the parking lot. As I said, I'm hopeful Bella's ticks and fleas are a one-time incident and Beachwood Canyon runs a clean, safe breeding operation but it certainly makes me doubt things more. It may be that since he mostly sells puppies he did not think to check her. I would like to think that is the truth BUT please make sure to do your research and ask ample questions.

After landing on a Havanese (after some deep searching for the best breed for myself and my…read morefamily), I found Marti of Harris Havanese in Redondo Beach. Choosing Marti was easily the best choice I could have ever made and I am forever a client of Marti's. I will never look elsewhere when adopting my next Havanese (or a breed that isn't a Havanese, for that matter). I adopted Cookie, formally Cartier, from the "C" litter. From our first phone call in Fall 2024, Marti was attentive to the details of my life and what kind of puppy temperament would be best fit for my lifestyle. She is kind, SO communicative, and the most detail-oriented, loving, and caring person/breeder. Seeing how loved these puppies are far before they are even born was constant reassurance that I made the best choice. I would receive multiple texts/pictures/videos a day when Cookie was born. So anxious and excited to get my puppy, Marti answered all of my questions and was always so reassuring and kind. Cookie came to me loving her crate (this was a game changer), being exposed to so many sights and sounds (her groomer says she is better behaved than adult dogs she's been grooming for years ), and is the epitome of a perfect puppy and I truly owe it all to Marti because she set Cookie (and the rest of her litter) up for complete success. Everyone in my life is so surprised when they hear how young Cookie is because she is truly so well behaved, has a great sense of independence, and loves to just hang with our crew. Thank you to Marti and Gracie for loving these puppies with your whole heart. You both feel like family and I cannot express my gratitude for how you raised little Cookie.

My son did a search on Google for Havenese puppies and Harris Havenese popped up. They were not…read morevery far from my home area so I called Marti and set up an appointment to see the remaining two puppies in the litter. All of the puppies were there when I visited the next day. Each one of the puppies were absolutely precious and they were happy and lively. The mother was nursing all of them . I wanted a female and there was 1 male & 1 female left. All the other puppies from the litter were spoken for. I quickly fell in love with Roxie and gave my deposit that night. I had to wait another month until the puppies were old enough to go to their new homes. Marty updated me with photos of my puppy and she also provided me important paperwork to look review. The entire process was very easy. The home where the puppies were living was very clean and orderly. Marti truly has the puppies, best interest and was so sweet and caring and accommodating to me. I had asked if she could keep the puppy for one more week because of my busy work schedule, and she was more than happy to do that. I have never purchased a dog before, but this process was very easy. My puppy is absolutely precious and everybody that meets her is obsessed with her. She is an absolute delight, and very well-behaved. I might add. I highly recommend Harris Havenese if you are thinking about getting a Havanese puppy. Marti made it very clear that she's available for any questions or concerns that I might have. She is very well educated on this breed and I had full confidence in her from the moment I spoke to her on the phone.

This was my first time getting a puppy not meeting in person and I was very nervous but we had such…read morea wonderful experience! From start to finish, the service was outstanding. They were incredibly easy to work with, responsive, and always got back to me right away whenever I had questions. You can really tell they care about what they do and the animals they place. The entire process felt smooth, transparent, and stress-free. Most importantly, we absolutely LOVE our puppy! She is healthy, happy, and has already brought so much joy to our family. We couldn't be more grateful and would highly recommend them to anyone looking to add a furry family

arrow is amazing! 10/10 of dogs. Quiet and calm. Loves my kids. highly recommend getting one from…read morethem..thank you!!

They guys are amazing. We called them for medical suggestions regarding our frenchies and they…read morespent so much time helping us. They have been doing this stuff for 25 years and they're not in it for the money. If I ever need a new puppy, I'm coming here.

Be prepared to have to sit and have a psychiatric assessment on how to raise a French bulldog. As a…read morefamily of four with current and previous frenchies- we were very disheartened by this breeder. We weren't allowed to see the parents for whatever reason and only saw one other puppy in the home. Then, upon inception of our puppy, the day we picked up they said it sounded like he was getting a 'cold' and sent us with antibiotics, well, he has sounded the same for 10 months now. Digestive, airway, and more since the start and I know Frenchies are prone to this. I believe breeders develop relationships with Vet Doctors to just write clean bills of health when they are in fact not healthy. We should have listened to our gut after spending more than 6k. However, I felt like I saved our puppy. After our return to Canada, we also came to note next day, a flea INFESTATION! Not a few fleas, multiple baths and combing. I did reach out to the breeders and made them aware and they simply stated that it was odd and no other dogs had this and possibly from the dirt areas. How does an infestation not reach other dogs, I call BS. They sent me a small amount of money to purchase flea shampoo, completely laughable. This is just a buyers beware. I have made them aware and am not asking for anything in return but to acknowledge their breeding practices. & a 1 star review is higher than I would give this experience.

Obi is the best addition to our little family!! Best adoption experience. Guadalupe is an…read moreoutstanding dog breeder who truly goes above and beyond. The puppies are raised in a clean, loving environment, ensuring they are healthy, well-socialized, and confident. They are thorough in health testing and matching each puppy to the perfect home, making the process smooth and stress-free. Obi is definitely a happy, healthy, and full of personality thanks to their exceptional care. I couldn't recommend Gorgeous Golden Retrievers more highly!

So lucky to have found Gorgeous Goldens!!! We brought home our sweet baby girl Georgia and we are…read moreabsolutely in love. She's so smart and has so much personality! We can't wait to see where this life takes us. Communication on coming to meet her was flawless, and we were handed a whole folder with her parents lineage and her vaccines! 11/10 would recommend

I rescued my baby and she is the best dog EVER!! This rescue is amazing!…read more Thank you Rene and team!!

We adopted a dog from PPR during Covid. He'd been surrendered, so I asked for his medical records -…read morewhich I understand is standard in such situations. The person denied having them & rushed us to take the dog and leave. This dog has had numerous medical issues, so I wonder if they were covering up something. Separately, they said he was 1-1/2 to 2 years old. We discovered later that he really was 4 years old, per the rescue's own vet. Even worse, someone changed a document we were given to falsify his age. I've seen suggestions that they're no longer in operation. If they are, I do not recommend adopting from them.

I Bought the cutest Korean Maltese puppy from here! She is very smart and uses potty pads perfectlyread more

I'm so sorry it's taken this long for me to get this review on here, it's so long over-due!…read more I got in touch with Rachel and Nick, interested not in one, but two puppies. We had made our mind up to get a French and English bulldog and after a crazy amount of research, I realized that the lack of reputable breeders out there is shocking and frightening, but Fog City Bulldogs stood out because of the clarity and transparency of their Facebook page, the Yelp account and how accessible and open to questions they were and months after our puppy purchase, they still remain as open and accessible as ever, they're in this for the long-run if you get a dog from them. I spoke to Nick first and he was absolutely honest with me - my love for tricolored English bulldogs was indescribable, but they couldn't promise one, especially not with perfect markings, and I totally got that and as the months rolled by, I couldn't wait to take the first fur baby home, regardless of the colour and markings. We sent in the deposit and got on the waiting list! Rachel was great about keeping us updated on upcoming litters and finally, the time had come - a brindle Frenchie was available albeit we were also pretty interested in another fawn boy. That wasn't just it, among some amazing available English bullie photos she sent, was an absolutely perfect tricolored boy. It took less than 10 minutes for us to tell her that that was our boy - Talisker! And even though Talisker was 100% perfect for us and it was pretty much love at first sight, I can honestly say every puppy we discussed was a stunningly beautiful dog that I have no doubt, has made families out there infinitely happy! Meeting our pups was a great experience, too. Rachel and Nick had so many pointers and didn't make us feel rushed at all, in fact they totally encouraged us to take our time and had an absolutely 'no pressure' attitude. We picked the brindle sweetheart, whose name is now Pernod, there and then - our family was complete! They were very friendly and very well socialized and our 5 year old was officially the happiest kid on Earth. Rachel and Nick made sure the boys were chipped when they came home and even gave us some doggie food to mix in with whatever we start feeding them when we come home. The next day, we had a vet come in to take a look at them and was infinitely impressed with the thorough deworming and vaccine records, and said the boys looked great. Their papers arrived really soon, as promised and we registered them with the AKC Reunite program right away. Rachel was readily available to answer any 'what now?' questions, and address any concerns a new bulldog owner may and will have (and we definitely had some!) and they even sent the boys a homecoming present. These dogs are more than pets, they're members of our family and both boys are total bundles of unconditional love, joy and sunshine. Thank you Rachel and Nick for the wonderful experience, and we can't wait to bring the boys to one of the bulldog meet-ups!

I urge others to beware of Fog City Bulldogs. We purchased our French bulldog from them in 2011 and…read morehave been riddled with medical problems over the past years. Of course, we love our Buster. We have been and will continue to take care of him. We understand that French bulldogs come with certain health setbacks but all of our veterinarian specialists believe Buster has many different problems more on the extreme spectrum. Reading past reviews, I believe that medically problematic puppies have been a recurrent issue from Fog City Bulldogs. Thus, I am here to urge, URGE, URGE(!!!) potential pet owners to neither support Fog City nor provide them with business. We can not back those who do not care for the proper, long-run outcome of our beloved animals. If they have been breeding very sickly dogs, and yet carry on as they do, then I want to stop as many people as I can from going to them.