This morning, I woke up to a warm, soft ball of fur snuggled up against my shoulder. When I moved,…read moreshe purred louder, stood up just long enough to turn in a circle, then rubbed her cheeks against my face as she laid back down. She's barely left me all morning and as I write this, she lays curled up next to me on the couch. Ava is a joy in my life, and I often wonder how I was so lucky to end up with such an affectionate, playful, intelligent animal. She sleeps with me every night, and goes to bed when I do. She comes when I call, no matter where she is in the house or what she's doing. She warns me of visitors by standing alert and growling if anyone is at the door. Although she loves people, he's protective like a dog. She easily walks on a harness, and has learned that the harness and collar mean we're going outside, so she stands still and lets me put them on her. She plays games, loves canvas bags, makes the most adorable murder face if I hide half my face and stare at her. To break eye contact is to invite death from above. This cat adapted to car rides within a couple weeks of trial and error, and now will hop into a vehicle if someone holds the door open for her. She went on her first airplane ride (in-cabin) last month and aside from some crying at take off, was surprisingly well behaved without benodryl or other sedatives. All I used was a few spritzes of Feliway in her carrier. She didn't have any accidents, either, for the entire 8 hour commute. In fact, she came to us fully litter box trained and has never had an incident of going where she wasn't supposed to. As for size and markings, she looks so kitten-like and tiny to me, but according to United Airlines, as of last month, she weighs 12 pounds though she's incredibly lean. Then I see her next to a regular cat and realize she's huge. Her markings are lovely. She gets complements from random passers-by on a regular occasion. The most common question I get is if she's one of "those wild breeds". While Kelly makes no promises, I am allergic to cats. Horribly, horribly allergic, but Ava has never caused me so much as a sniffle. She slept nearly on my face when she was a baby, and not once did I ever wake up with itchy eyes or trouble breathing. As a breeder, Kelly has been fantastic. She met us halfway, in San Francisco, to pick up our new kitten, and a few months later when she attended a cat show in my home town, she texted me to let me know and invite me to meet up. Thanks so much, Kelly! You've given me a beautiful, loving companion.

As someone who has purchased a cat from Kelly, I can say that Wyldthingz definitely delivers a…read morehealthy, well socialized beautiful Savannah kitten. Whenever someone is looking for a gorgeous Savannah in her area, I am always willing to offer a recommendation to her cattery and stand by my words. The proof is in the pudding, as they say, and as an actual purchaser/owner of one of her cats, I am proud to recommend Wyldthingz as a wonderful Savannah cattery.

Congenital Elbow Dysplasia…read more It is with deep disappointment that I find myself writing this review. This review is not based on my puppy's genetic elbow dysplasia, as such conditions can occur through no fault of the breeder. Rather, it reflects my experience with how Kentfield Kennels handled the situation after being informed. In January 2024, we purchased a four-month-old started puppy from Kentfield Kennels. Her parents were Kentfield's Benelli Super Black Eagle ("Ben") and Kentfield's I'm a Barbie Girl ("Barbie"). The day after bringing her home, we noticed an abnormality in her gait. Concerned, we took her to our veterinarian the following day. Ultimately, we were referred to an orthopedic specialist, who performed X-rays and a CT scan. The diagnosis was devastating: bilateral medial coronoid remodeling and left elbow osteoarthritis--findings consistent with congenital elbow dysplasia. Given the severity of the condition, our orthopedic veterinarian recommended bilateral elbow arthroscopy. Our puppy underwent arthroscopic surgery on both elbows, followed by eight weeks of complete rest and 12 weeks of rehabilitation therapy. Despite these efforts, her prognosis remains guarded. As our orthopedic veterinarian explained: "While surgery will improve the puppy's current comfort and ambulation, her elbows will never be normal. The cartilage lesions secondary to elbow dysplasia will progress over time, and her osteoarthritis will likely require long-term management with pain medication and lifestyle modifications." I share this review for two important reasons: Transparency for Future Owners - If you are considering purchasing a puppy from Kentfield Kennels, particularly one bred from Ben and/or Barbie, you deserve to have this genetic history so you can make an informed decision about the risks and potential costs. Understanding Your Rights - California Health and Safety Code Sections 122045-122110, also known as the Polanco-Lockyer Pet Breeder Warranty Act (or "The Puppy Lemon Law"), provides protections for buyers in situations like ours. When I informed Kentfield Kennels of our puppy's diagnosis and requested they comply with the Puppy Lemon Law, I was met with resistance at every turn. I sent them three letters, provided all of our puppy's medical records, and included a declaration from our orthopedic specialist. Even after an independent veterinarian of their own choosing confirmed that our puppy had congenital elbow dysplasia, they refused to comply with the law. Left with no other option, I retained an attorney. Despite legal correspondence, they continued to refuse. Only after I formally filed suit did they finally agree--within just four hours of being served--to comply with the law and reimburse us for a portion of our puppy's medical expenses. We love our puppy dearly. She is intelligent, loving, and has an incredible personality. Writing this review is not something I wanted to do. However, both our primary and orthopedic veterinarians were unequivocal: this is a genetic condition. Despite having full knowledge of our puppy's diagnosis and the associated risks of breeding Ben and Barbie, as of the date of this posting, Kentfield Kennels has neither removed them from their breeding program nor acknowledged the issue. I feel I have no choice but to share this information so that others can be fully informed before making a decision.

My wife and I have had a wonderful experience with Kentfield Kennels. We have had labs our entire…read moremarried life and found what will probably be our last pet. He is everything we had hoped for. Calm, intelligent and a really good looking boy. We also took advantage of the started puppy training (thank you Jane) and it was well worth it. Although we may have missed out on the young puppy stage I did not miss the crate training, chewing, house breaking and multiple vet visits. We just couldn't be happier. Thank you Kentfield Kennels.

I'm a new dog owner and wanted to get a golden from somewhere local. I didn't want a cream golden…read moreand wanted a more gold toned one so I stumbled upon Annette. I was skeptical at first because i did see the previous reviews and how there's not much on social media but i took the leap anyways. She was able to answer all my questions and let me visit her home with all the cute dogs. She had a nice contract that I reviewed. I had a long list of questions for her that's she was able to answer. Katsu was born in 4/1/2021 and she hasn't had any problems since. She's such a sweetheart with LOTS of energy. 100% golden retriever vibes that loves humans more than dogs. I love katsu so much and couldn't be any happier with her! No one knows where that spot came from, but I wanted that genetic deformity. It got smaller but it's still there! No health problems and all her vet visits are good. I was also able to speak with people who got puppies from annette as well and it really put my mind at ease!

We love our pup, Roz! Great disposition, smart, eager to please, just a pure classic golden…read moreretriever experience. Annette was open and accommodating, even helping fill in with some puppy care early after the adoption when we needed to do some travel. She answered every question clearly and gave us all sorts of paperwork upon request, and gave us a good stack of information for adoption/take-home day help ensure success. Puppy visitation was also accommodating and reassuring; we got to meet the pup's mom and her (last remaining) littermates; seeing the mom in person helped give us that final boost of confidence in adopting from this lineage.

I recently purchased a Yorkie from California Cuddles. I called Stacey (the breeder) and made…read morearrangements to meet her and the puppy I was I interested in. When I arrived she had the puppy there for me to interact with. Stacey answered all of my questions, had a folder with all of the puppies information, shot history and also had available a pet crate for her I was able to purchase. In addition she had a gift bag with some pee pads, kibble, a toy for my puppy and some other extras to help the puppy during her transition to her new home. I couldn't be happier. It is three weeks now since I brought Buttons home. She is healthy and happy. She is endlessly entertaining and loves to cuddle. I would recommend California Cuddles without hesitation.

Do not do business with Stacy Myrice, owner of Califonia Cuddles,…read more Horrible, unethical businesswomen. Took her to Court and won a Judgement for my deposit, only to have Stacy ignore the Court's order and FAIL to comply. Now I go after her bank accounts. She claims to have no money- yet charges $6000 for a puppy and has money. My red flag Stacy requested CASH only. Reputable businesses don't ask for cash only. if they do they are not a reputable business.

Lynn and Jim Fleck get an A+ for the attention and care which they provide to their Mamas and Papas…read moreas well as their pups. They are good to them and good to the adopters, like us.

I am surprised that I haven't already written a review for Wine Country Goldendoodles. Our…read morewonderful dog Sadie is almost five and continues to give us so much pleasure. She is loving, smart, somewhat obedient (our fault) and just about the best dog we've ever had. Lynn and Jim use science to breed healthy, predictable F-1 puppies but it's the love that makes the difference. Their warmth and love for the puppies starts their lives so positively that I have never heard of one of their puppies growing up to be anything but and extraordinary dog.

Had placed a deposit of the 500 dollars and was in the process of arranging the flight nanny. I got…read morea text at 2 pm asking if the flight proposed was ok. I responded within an hour stating i would confirm by eod. My deposit was promptly returned and I was told I can't have the dog.

We love the team at SMD! They've always been above board and communication has been super easy and…read moreresponsive. They truly care about their dogs and ensure these dogs are loved, spoiled and well cared for. Everything they have shared in terms of our pup's adult size, disposition, health and care came out accurate. Thank you Brandi, Whitney, Shannon and Maria for all the ongoing support and the positive experience of having this loveable and furry member join us to make our family complete.

I got my tricolor corgi, Ollie, from Shiela in Feb 2019, and I think Gideon was his father. He was…read morebig, and so is Ollie! Classic corgi frame! Not like the tiny 22lb corgis I see in SanFrancisco. His mother was a tricolor, and she was beautiful. Shiela made me feel so comfortable about the adventure I was about to embark on. She knew everything, and answered all my questions! Ollie is loving, funny, incredibly smart, and loves people. He gets compliments all the time, and loves to stop and get attention. He has an off the charts herding instinct. I learned quick that it was important to get through the first few years at a fit weight, until he settled into his large frame. He's got the largest ears I've ever seen on a corgi! I'm grateful to Shiela and Potter Farm Corgis for my wonderful Ollie.

My son bought our Charlie from Sheila in February 2021 and we couldn't be happier (son of Star and…read moreGideon). After an awful experience my other son had with a corgi backyard breeder from Missouri (puppy died at 6 months), Potter Farms was far superior. Our Potter Farms puppy was socialized, nearly potty trained, very happy, funny and above all, healthy. My son said the farm was clean and dogs were friendly. My son could call Sheila with any questions and she'd reply immediately due to her 40+ years of breeding. He said that Erica was very easy to deal with and communicated well with any questions. Since my son is living at home, Charlie has been with us since his "gotcha" day. We highly recommend Potter Farms for corgis.

Catherine breeds the cutest labradoodles around. We adopted our female puppy and brought her home…read moreat 8 weeks old. She did mention that she moved out to Patterson instead of breeding in Sunnyvale. However, she was very flexible and accommodating so we FaceTime to see the puppies a week before I came to pick up Georgi. I was impressed with how clean the house was especially for housing many dogs. I was mention that the puppies come home crate trained. For the most part they are because they're so accustomed to sleeping in the crate and we didn't have any problems with her crying and such. She's potty pad trained but did have a little accidents here and there. I mean they're still babies, totally expected and understandable. Georgi is one of the best things. She's extremely cuddly and friendly. She loves everything that moves. She was a bit wild for the first few months but that's with any kids, that have energy. One of the best thing is that she's neither submissive or dominant. I've had my friends dogs try to dominate her and all she does is walk away and then she will return and attempt to play while sharing her toys. She loves loves to swim! Isn't afraid of loud noises because we took her out on July 4th to see fireworks. I'm obsessed with her and her little quirks. I'll attach ph Catherine, thank you for breeding incredibly friendly, easy to train, shed-free and loving dogs. Seriously one of the highest quality both cuteness and temperament. This is coming from a dog owner my entire life and being surround by dogs. I've had a husky/Akita mix previously and Australian Labradoodle is one of a kind. Georgi is now 8 months with bundle of love

We have a labradoodle from CatherineManor and we adore our…read morepuppy. Overall a good experience and are very happy with the pup. I have recommended her to many of my friends.

I cannot recommend enough Tammy at Dream Golden Retrievers. Our family of four, including two…read moreyoung children, really wanted to welcome a wonderful little Golden Retriever as the fifth member of our family. I undertook a significant amount of research on Golden breeders in the extended area, focusing specifically on hobby breeders that had wonderful sir and dam lines that were well documented and highly reviewed. Tammy and Dream Golden Retrievers fit the bill. From the first series of communications, Tammy was awesome. It is so clear that she loves Goldens, and she provided us with a WEALTH of information. Everything from how to prepare our home and children, to the best vet to select, to the best trainers in our area. I can't imagine doing this on our own after having Tammy's support. Visiting the litter it was clear she had such an amazing Mom (Willow) and Dad (Doc) - https://k9data.com/pedigree.asp?ID=1081443. Tammy was very thoughtful in selecting our puppy with our input, and our sweet girl Scout has been wonderful. She is a blast at home, very smart and picks up to training quickly, and even our trainer has told us that she "fell in love" with Scout! We provide a VERY strong recommendation for Tammy and Dream Golden Retrievers!!!!! Some pictures of our beautiful Scout :).

We have adopted 7 golden retriever puppies over the last many years. Our most recent adoption from…read moreTammy Warwick at Dream Golden Retrievers was our best experience to date. Tammy is professional about her business, as well as knowledgeable, caring and compassionate. She is meticulous in every detail of the process, as well as how she cares for the pups prior to adoption. She is thorough about pup socialization and training, and makes sure that the new family is well informed and supported. We are delighted with our new family member and we are grateful to Tammy for bringing him into the world in the best way possible. Thank you Tammy, for all that you did for us. We have a beautiful, smart and affectionate dog! Sally B.

This has been our go-to local dog food spot for the past two years…read more We buy PuraVida and Small Batch on the regular. The store offers a loyalty program, so after every 10 or 11 bags purchased of one brand, we get a free bag of the same brand! Other deals pop-up too from the store and from the various brands. For November, if you buy a bag of PuraVida kibble , you get a free bag of Nutty Butter bites dog treats. The location of this shop is super convenient. I always stack it with a stop at UPS or Safeway, or both! If you're a local pet person, give them a visit and support small business!

Great small town feel store and friendly staff. They have everything you need plus cool specialty…read moredog toys. Update: Chance the owner addressed a previous concern I had to my satisfaction. Great communication.