Buyer Beware If you care about where your puppy comes from,…read morethink carefully before purchasing from a website that sells puppies online. I have not purchased from these sites myself, but in my work in the veterinary and grooming field, I've seen many dogs that originated from online sellers arrive sick, poorly socialized, or with lifelong health and behavior issues. In many cases, online puppy sales are connected to large-scale commercial breeding operations, commonly called puppy mills. No responsible breeder sells puppies through third-party websites or ships them sight unseen. A good breeder will invite you to meet the parents, see the environment the puppies are raised in, and will always take their dog back if the family cannot keep it. Websites that treat puppies like products shipped out on demand typically do none of this. For those looking for a healthy, well-adjusted companion, a safer route is to seek out a reputable breeder who doesn't sell mixes, shares all the parents health testing results (such as OFA, CHIC, PennHIP etc), provides full transparency about their dogs, and stands behind their puppies for life, or to consider adopting from a rescue. Supporting online puppy sales fuels the cycle of overbreeding and directly contributes to the shelter overpopulation crisis, as many of these puppies ultimately end up surrendered. Puppies are family members, not products, and they deserve better than being funneled through the puppy mill pipeline.

Bought a puppy on January 1st, and after 5 hours, the puppy died in my arms. The breeder ignored my…read morequestions about the puppy's condition the whole time. He accused me of the dog's death, even though the vets said it was 100% Parvovirus, and the breeder already knew about it because a Pitbull cannot die within 5 hours. Our expenses: $500 - Puppy $750 - Resuscitation $300 - We bought everything necessary for him, and since the puppy was with us during all the shopping, all items may be contaminated, to which the breeder just said to return them... After a week of disputes, they still haven't refunded us the $1550, leaving us in shock for a lifetime... Also, the puppy had contact with my mom's dog's scent, after which that dog got sick, and my parents had to spend an additional $1000 on treating their dog. I do not recommend dealing with these breeders!!!!! THATS TOTALY 100% SCAM

We got a cockapoo puppy from Kathy a year ago. She is just the sweetest dog. At the park, people…read moretell us, everyone in the neighborhood wants a dog like yours. If you are looking for a poodle mix with a gentle disposition, you should definitely check out Kathy.

Kathy raises the healthiest, sweetest dogs! Friends had gotten their dog from Kathy's Kountry…read moreKennel and he was a super cute, fun Cockapoo. After our rat terrier passed away we found our little bichipoo at Kathy's. She has a really great personality, nice coat, perfect teeth and she's a healthy, happy, smart, fun, non-shedding furry pal. We are so glad we have her. Thank you, Kathy!

They were easy to work with and accommodating. We are very happy with our newly adopted dog.read more

On March 22nd my family and I adopted are puppy from this organization in an event in Westchester…read moreIL. On that Sunday we drove home a complete family now with Kia Torres now part of it. You would guess at this point it a happy ending while driving into the sunset. But, It wasn't. Day 1 Sunday. The first time we saw him go #2 it was notice that the stool was soft. But he seem able to function well. Day 2 Monday. His stool went from soft to fluid like, so we call Mag Mutts for guidance and they recommend that we take him to the care center in Elmhurst. So we made the appointment for the next day. At this point he's now showing sign of discomfort from the diarrhea. Day 3 Tuesday. His health check appointment, they prescribed de-worming medication and medication for the diarrhea. He was also tested for the Parvo virus and the results to the test were negative. When we got home he was active, but still had diarrhea. Day 4 Wednesday. He was having his best day yet, but still had diarrhea. Day 5 Thursday. He stops eating and drinking water. We called both the organization and the clinic. They said to bring in on Friday. His condition was start to become concerning. Day 6 Friday. I got up at 5am to start my day and noticed my daughter caring for Kia, he seem not as active and was showing signs of fatigue. I called the organization for guidance due to the clinic doesn't open till 8am and it was only 7am at that time. His health went from bad to worse. I then received a text message telling me to take him to the ER hospital in Oakbrook. While on are way to the ER he died in my daughter's arms. I tried CPR while my wife continued to drive. Upon are arrival to the ER the staff only could confirm Kia Torres had passed away. What I did include in the above time-line is all the attention, care, and love we gave him while with us. We are devastated, with it only being the first night without him, it was very difficult for us all. What hurts the most is that he was only 8 weeks old and had so much ahead of him. Are heartache is extremely deep with emotions pull8ng in all directions So the purpose of this review is to ask everyone that is concedering adoption to seek out the knowledge before adopting. Why? Because my Kia died from Pravo virus. The veterinarians told us that he had all the symptoms and that test test result were likely "false positive" both at the ER and clinic. As for feedback to the organization I'm sure your doing the best, but this type of experience and review is an indicator that improvements are needed. A refund was issue and was used to cover the cremation. But not any amount is enough to ease are pain and experience going through this ordeal. In closing I would like for whomever reads this review to say a little prayer to our baby boy Kia Torres. We love you and will miss you dearly Kia. Rest in peace

If you are at all hesitant in getting a Ragdoll kitten from Midwest Ragdolls based off of negative…read morereviews don't be! I have been scammed by a very good fake breeder. After that horrible experience we started searching for someone reputable. I already have two Ragdolls, but the breeder I got them from is way too far for me to drive since moving to Nashville. I was willing to drive back to the Chicagoland area if we found a great breeder. We did some research and Midwest Ragdolls came up. We contacted DR. Jennifer Creed regarding a seal mitted female, and she replied immediately that she had one for us. She is very reasonably priced. Although, communication wasn't the greatest when we initially requested photos, and other info., but she always sent us what we requested within a few days of asking. I'm going to be very transparent on this review because I wish someone had done this when I was reading reviews. A few things weren't making sense to me as far as age, and pickup of the kitten. I was very hesitant, and unsure if I would actually follow through with picking the kitten up on the date given based off of negative reviews I was reading during my 7 hour drive up to Chicago. I read that her kittens were malnourished, too early to go home, they weren't socialized well, and that she was using her veterinarian status to fool people. After looking at her website again, I noticed all the kittens, and adult cats looked healthy and well cared for. When I decided I was going to move forward and pick my kitten up I did just that. I can not emphasize enough how opposite those negative reviews are. DR. Creed has a beautiful property her kittens are born, and raised on. She was extremely welcoming, pleasant, knowledgeable, and my gorgeous seal mitted baby girl was perfect! She is extremely social, lovable, snuggly, playful, clean, and healthy. After, meeting Dr.Creed, I now know that the slight lack of communication wasn't intentional. She's a full time veterinarian, mom, and on the side breeds Ragdolls for the love she has for them. In all honesty, DO NOT second guess getting a Ragdoll kitten from Midwest Ragdolls. I promise you will not be disappointed.

I bought 3 cats from Jennifer over a few years, a friend bought 1. My friend's cat died of heart…read morefailure before his 3rd birthday and was also vicious. One time I was over there, he attacked me for no reason whatsoever and left 8 puncture wounds on the back of my leg. The first cat I bought (littermate of friend's cat) was also extremely mean and had to be rehomed. Cat number 2 is still going, is healthy and lovable and amazing at 11. She came home from Jennifer's cattery extremely sick though with an obviously swollen and oozing eye, and spent her first few days with me in the ER. At her first vet visit, she weighed less than a pound. Jennifer said she was the only kitten in the litter and my vet said that often happens when the mom is bred too young. Cat 3 died of heart failure at 9. Despite having 3 out of 4 of Jennifer's cats not turn out well and the 4th being sick at pickup, I reached back out to her after my boy died. Her response was short and unfriendly and she offered zero information, wouldn't answer when I asked if she was breeding my dead cat's parents still. Then I contacted American Girlz Ragdolls to see what they were like and the woman who responded was patient, kind, warm, informative and responsive. She also extended her condolences about my cat's death; Jennifer didn't utter a word. Is it that hard to say "sorry your cat died", particularly when I paid you a grand for the cat and was expecting more time with him? Also, when I picked up my second cat (sick one), one of the turtles in Jennifer's tank was obviously dead (yikes). When I picked up the 3rd cat, she wasn't even home and I wasn't welcomed in. Her husband met me at the front door, handed the kitten to me, and said goodbye. When I decide to get a new kitten, we are going to American Girlz. They are far and away superior to what Midwest offers based on my experience, the experience of my friend, and the 4 cats we purchased from Midwest. Editing to add: the owner, Jennifer, changed the name of the business, I'm guessing to distance herself from bad word of mouth. This business used to be called Midwest Ragdolls.

I have bred and shown a sporting breed for over 35 years. I have always loved German Shepherds and…read morewanted to do performance work with them. The time is finally right for me to make the commitment to a GSD. Thus, I researched German Shepherd breeders in the Wisconsin area for months and really wasn't finding the "right" one until I found Clayton Warichak's website. I called him to find out more about his dogs and his breeding program. (basically to interview him a little!) I wanted to meet his dogs and see for myself what they were like before deciding if they were right for me. He invited me out to a training he offers every other weekend. (all at no cost). All of the dogs are his breeding and range in age from puppies to adult dogs providing a good age range, enabling me to see structure, temperament, and development along a broad timeline. This also provided me with an opportunity to meet and talk to the many owners, who had a mix of interests in what they were doing with their dogs. I learned of a breeding he was planning and would have puppies born in about three months. After meeting him, his wife, his son, the dogs, and all of the owners of the dogs I knew this was the breeder and line of dogs that I wanted. We agreed that I would get a first pick male puppy from that breeding. He said that because I came out and met him and the dogs he appreciated my sincere interest and would like to work with me also. I was most impressed because not only was I interviewing him, but he was interviewing me. This showed me he was sincerely careful of where his puppies went and who they went with. This is a quality of a truly outstanding breeder. As the time grew closer to the birth of the litter, Clayton kept in regular contact with me, even sending me pictures of the mother's ultrasound showing how many pups there were. The day the pups were born, Clayton called me many times during the course of the day as each puppy was born. (Clayton whelps his litters himself). My gratefulness and excitement was beyond words. It only confirmed that I had made the right decision. Several weeks later I went to his house to pick out my puppy. Being new to the breed I wanted his evaluation and guidance. We critically evaluated all six males carefully. After 35 plus years of breeding GSDs I value and trust Clayton's opinion completely. Several weeks later I went to pick up my puppy (Pan). I was provided with a Litter Certificate, showing Pan's pedigree, a written hip and health guarantee, and a bag containing toys, a collar, and a leash. Clayton also provides the entire regiment of puppy shots over the coming months at no cost. Pan is the most wonderful little guy, full of personality and playfulness. He absolutely loves and plays with my three grandchildren. He learns fast knowing basic commands and is only just 3 months old. He is friendly to everyone including my 12.5 year old sporting dog. Pan represents the carefully planned breedings that Clayton does. Clayton studies pedigrees and carefully plans every breeding. He provided me with pedigrees and pictures of Pan's breeding before Pan was born at my request. His dogs are thoughtfully and carefully bred with enormous knowledge. These dogs can fill a variety of interests from living in family homes to working as police-k9 or in search and rescue, along with agility, conformation, and also Schutzhund (IGP). Clayton is always there to help guide me and answer all of my questions. He returns my phone calls timely. He is a person of extremely high integrity. He has been awarded The Best Dog Breeder in Jefferson County 3 times. If you are looking for a GSD with good health, high trainability, intelligence, and temperament, look no further. If you are looking for a breeder who is caring, honest, and ethical along with having extensive experience in confirmation and Shutzhund events, look no further. There is something truly special about Clayton, his dogs, and the Stadtrand Family that he has created with his dogs. Clayton's dogs are the entire package. You won't go wrong choosing this breeder.

My puppy is coming 2/12....purple female…read more My first GSD was sired by a Von Der Stradtrand dog and out of an import owned by another breeder. I could not have been happier and my dog lived to be almost 14. My dog was a true soldier to my family, a great pet, ptsd support animal and best friend-a true fur son and as I called him my "Dog man" lol...he was everything and when I saw a litter born 12/20....the same day he passed away I knew I had to have one.... even if a girl this time....which I'm looking forward to. My dog came out of the box at 12 weeks potty trained, never chewed or bit ....he was a model puppy in behavior. We understand that's rare but he was born intelligent and with a great love of humans. He would not eat until the human said to....even though we never taught that! He was always focused on me and gentle with my grandkids and his cat (Pumpsy). We already love our new girl and all we've seen is a couple photos. The whole litter is spectacular and it was hard picking between the 3 Clayton liked for us. I'll update with photos after she settles in. So grateful 14 years later that Clayton and family are still breeding great dogs. If we ever want another we will be back. Wish we lived closer to him to join the training! Signed, --excited new owner--

Meet our new bundle of joy from Morningstar hedgehog. We are all very much in love with her. I…read moretraveled all the way from Maryland, because the owner is extremely knowledgeable, helpful and truly caring. Jonell loves all of the babies that go home to new families and loves updates on how they are adjusting to their new environment. Jonell also encourages you to ask any questions or concerns you may have. I highly recommend!!! Thank you, Jonell we couldn't be happier.

Great breeder! Got a lot of information that will help me with my baby Hedgehog! Prices are…read morereasonable, and they do curbside pickup in response to Covid. They are friendly and open to help with whatever support you need in the life of the baby! I would recommend them! +++