I got the most beautiful puppy from Tropico Kennels! She is the sweetest most cuddly adorable teddy bear! After my companion pup of 12 years passed away, I knew I wanted another pup in our lives. After doing research on different types of breeds I fell in love with the miniature Goldendoodle breed. Little did I know that during Covid everyone wanted to adopt a new puppy! Every breeder in California had long waitlists of over a year! I did find breeders out of state but I did not find the idea of shipping a new puppy ideal. I wanted a local breeder with experience whom I can see face to face. Luckily in my exhaustive search I found Tropico Kennels! Lisa was the only breeder I found that had availability and that did not require for me to sign up for a lengthy waitlist and submit a deposit before the puppy was born. I found it ludicrous to pay a large deposit having no idea what the puppy will even look like! I kept checking the website regularly to see when new pups were being born. The website has a lot of useful and valuable information about the process of adopting and welcoming a new Goldendoodle puppy. Once pictures were posted online of the newborn pup I was interested in, I submitted my interest form. Lisa contacted me right away and I paid my deposit. Lisa worked with me in regards of accepted payment forms for deposit and I found her to be very knowledgeable and friendly. The website provided all the details I needed : I knew exactly when my pup would come home, expected weight, parent info, type (F1B, F1BB etc), shedding info, and the pictures of the newborn puppies. I do wish I had more communication from Lisa in terms of pictures and details as the puppy was growing (I was obsessed) but I knew she was busy and in the end I got my perfect dream puppy. When it was time to pick up my baby, I drove to Lisa's beautiful ranch and her husband was friendly and nice when delivering the dog to me. All in all I would recommend this breeder for anyone looking for a gorgeous Goldendoodle pup! read more

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I'm helping my mom do research because she's wanting a golden doodle pup, I see this place was in the area and good reviews. I decide to call and a older woman picks up I say hello good morning, who do I have the pleasure in speaking with? (I ask who it is I'm speaking with so that I can properly greet her ) she responds rudely& with an attitude "well you called me so you should know who I am" I say oh ok I do apologize but am I calling to Tropico kennels? She says yea. And then goes off on a rant that she doesn't answer her person phone often because she receives calls of people always trying to buy her house or sell her stupid shit. I said oh ok I understand but that was very unprofessional of you, I do not wish to purchase a dog off a business who doesn't know how to be professional or answer a phone call like a decent human being. So I then hung up. I would never speak to anyone that way regardless of the circumstances. Learn to be respectful and polite. Completely put me off and definitely will NOT EVER be buying a dog from this place. I'm editing my review because after a couple minutes my mom said she wanted to try and call to get information about the dogs. Because again my mom is interested in buying a puppy. So my mom calls says hello good morning I was wanting to get some information about the golden doodle puppies you might have. the same woman answers and says oh ok sure but can I call you back in a couple of minutes? My mom said sure not a problem and then the woman hung up. LITERALLY 1 minute goes by and I receive a message from this woman (I have attached a photo of the message) saying nice try! I did reply and then blocked her. Never in my life have I ever had an encounter like this. The woman then proceeds to call my mom back (I have attached a photo of the phone call as well that she called back) (as you can see she called back & the call lasted 14sec bc she was a COWARD & hung up) and say to her that she is not going to sell us any dog because I called and hung up on her, and that she should tell her daughter to not be a bitch. The woman proceeds to hang up. So I blocked her on both my mother & I's phone. Completely UNPROFESSIONAL and RUDE! We were only wanting information about the puppies! Which is why my mom insisted on her trying to call because she really wants a puppy. HORRIBLE experience! read more

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Lisa should be incredibly embarrassed in how she runs her business. I received her bulk email saying puppies were available. I filled out her form to submit a deposit and had a few questions. Basic things you'd like to know before agreeing to spend $5000. Such as "how much will he weigh?". "I know the type of color and coat I'd like. Does the puppy I selected fit what I'd like?" and "might you have a photo of what he would likely look like fully grown?". I get a reply with her daughters Venmo info and nothing else I kindly asked again about my questions (thinking maybe she didn't see that part) and I get a dismissive reply saying she's too busy and suggests I find another breeder. Every other breeder I've reached out to who are surely equally as busy as Lisa have had absolutely no problem answering a few simple questions before taking my money because they want you to be happy with your puppy. As that is best for the pup and the owner. Her pups are $1800 more than almost any other breeder in the country. I'm not sure why, but it's definitely not because of their outstanding customer service. 2 stars instead of 1 star because she was at least clear that she won't communicate with you until you pay up. Lisa, I took your advice and have placed a deposit with another breeder. read more

Tropico Kennels - This isn't a fake review either. I've done a ton of research on golden doodles. This is not how professional breeders act - Pet Breeders Near Me

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Comparing other reviews to my experience leads me to believe this lady is mentally ill or something. They've gotta work on the customer service in a major way! I sent in an inquiry about a puppy that's available but happens to be 3 months old already. This was her response when I asked about alternative litters and informed her Id prefer to bring home at 8-9 weeks. Puppies normally go home at 8 weeks, that's normal. And giardia isn't life threatening nor hard to get rid of -- just annoying and gross. Nevertheless I won't be spending a dime of my hard earned money with someone dishing out this type of unwarranted attitude. read more

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Great service and beautiful companion dogs. So thankful for their help in finding a sweet puppy for my dear aunt. read more

I can't say enough about this family business. And the emphasis is on family - as what they are doing adds so much value to the families who get the puppies. Their website has so much information. The care and quality they take is authentic and real and I wish more businesses conducted themselves with such integrity. I'm a repeat customer - my first puppy is from 2015. Lisa's attention to safety, cleanliness and care for the puppies is exactly how you'd want your newest family member cared for. She cares for the puppies and is interested in the homes they go to. I know since Covid, she received more inquiries a day than any one person could respond to. Please be patient. Please read the website for your questions. Please remember there is a person caring for pregnant dogs and puppies behind your impatience. And she isn't a puppy mill so she can't get puppies when there are none. It's why she's so sought after. I'd wait a year to have a trusted puppy from Tropico Kennels. read more

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Honestly, I just bought Lava Goldie last week and she has brought me so much joy! The breeders are amazing they are very knowledgeable and have passion in making these bundle of joy. Lava is an awesome fur baby. She is nice and already came potty trained. read more

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Wow, I am just seeing this response months later. I can not believe the way this woman lies. I am a nurse as stated before, among the most trusted profession in society and you honestly believe I would sit here and make up a terrible experience for no reason? I had no clue we were getting a full refund and you were coming to get our puppy as he is now almost a year old????????? To sit here and threaten a previous customer as your marketing strategy really shows your professionalism. The deposit was sent June 26, 2020 with this email attached (See photos below) stating that we would receive weekly pictures/updates about our puppy, which we did not-she continually made excuses. She now claims otherwise. Attached are also the screenshots of the texts in which she was absolutely rude after getting our deposit. This was our first encounter after the deposit was given. After going back and double checking for the photos she claimed were already on the website, they were intact absent. We continued with the process of buying our puppy because we work hard for our money and didn't exactly want to lose the non-refundable deposit. I do not know you or your husband however, nothing that was stated about our interaction was false or inaccurate information. Buy at your own risk, you have been warned. read more

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Lisa was great and most importantly we got a forever fur friend. Super Mellow dog that just loves attention and petting. She easily trains and worth getting a dog from here. We get stopped all the time while put on walks asking what type of dog it is and they want one since she is so adorable. Thanks Lisa read more

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Amazing dog and amazing service. We picked our dog up 4 months ago and could not be happier. The whole process from selection to pick up and aftercare was brilliant. Lots of love and attention to detail have obviously gone into the process and Lisa clearly knows what she is doing. We prepared for the arrival as per Tropico Kennels great website and still use the puppy stew recipe on the site today. The dog is health, happy and has an amazing character. We have had countless cash offers for our dog while out walking or traveling with him, obviously he is not for sale read more

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Do not deal with this women she is nasty, changes prices & down talks other rebuttal breeders. She shows no respect to a proposed buyer as ourselves. read more

We got our goldendoodle Harry, an F1BB, from Lisa and the Tropico Kennels team one year ago. All we can say is that our experience has been nothing short of AMAZING!!!!! Harry has the biggest heart of gold, wants to play and kiss every dog he sees, loves children, loves us, and is so happy to be alive. I never dreamed of a dog that literally is this smart, sweet and like a giant teddy bear. If you want a goldendoodle look no further than Tropico!!! You will not regret your decision one bit. We have a best friend forever and feel so lucky to have chosen this breeder. read more

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We bought our puppy/dog Scout from Lisa in 2010. I can honestly say that she was the greatest dog ever. She was so loving, protective, loyal, intelligent and friendly. My children would fight over who got to sleep with her. Sadly, last month we had to put her down due to a cancer diagnosis. We are all devastated. We are looking to Lisa for another puppy. Her dogs are the best. read more

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We got our beautiful puppy Charlotte from Lisa just over two months ago. We couldn't be happier! Lisa answered all my (many) questions from the start and was reassuring throughout the process. I'm a first time dog owner, so appreciated the helpful information provided on the Tropico site. I consulted the "Puppy Preparation" page almost daily in the lead up to bringing home our What I valued most however, was the thorough information and health records that are provided when you bring home your puppy. Our vet even acknowledged how great the depth of the health records are in comparison to other dogs/breeders he sees. Thank you Lisa! We are already discussing our next dog and will definitely be using Lisa again. read more

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Recently losing my Golden Doodle to a long life I texted Tropico Kennels because I was told they had medium size Doodles. At first I thought I may be miss judging the uncomfortable attitude I felt in the responses given to only a few questions. Since they represented themselves as having many available puppies I planned to visit Tropico. Thanks to Yelp I think I saved myself a lot of grief. PLEASE READ THE MULTITUDE OF REVIEWS AS I DID. Tropico Kennels is described as a nightmare experience time and time again on YELP. read more

We got our puppy from Tropico Kennels six months ago and he is the best dog ever! The cutest, sweetest, most lovable dog we've ever had. Everywhere I take him people compliment him and tell me he looks like a teddy bear. Lisa breeds beautiful, healthy dogs. In fact my vet said he was the healthiest puppy she had seen in some time. I wouldn't hesitate to get your furry family member from Lisa! I suggest reading all of the info on Lisa's website. For one thing, it gives the necessary information on how to get in touch with her. There is also a wealth of information about goldendoodles, raising puppies, etc. It was very helpful to me. read more

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I highly recommend Tropico Kennels-we purchased our new puppy through Lisa and she is so amazing! The puppy is beautiful, smart, and very sweet. Lisa is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful through the process. She thoroughly informed us about the puppy's needs, California laws, resources including vets and training. Further, she has great recommendations for food, training supplies, and places to shop. The dogs are bred at her lovely home. Lisa is incredibly responsive and helpful with any questions. It is clear why she is so highly rated and popular! read more

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Lisa is simply a wonderful breeder. I applied for my puppy after nearly a year of researching reputable breeders. Lisa was kind and accommodating throughout the whole process of the placement. Also our puppy is just a little angel. She was given a clean bill of health and so far has fit right in to the family. Honestly, I would ignore the negative reviews. You have to understand how difficult of a process finding a puppy is and the reality is that if Lisa entertained the inquiries of every individual with no intention of placing the (considerably small) deposit, these pups would take months to place. It's tough but she has to do what she has to do ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ and anyways the proof is in the testimonies of those who have actually purchased a puppy from her. This is a worthwhile breeder to wait for :) read more

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We love our Goldendoodle Lulu so much. She came to us at around 11 weeks old. She is sweet, friendly, confident and puts a huge smile on our faces every time we see her. Its easy too train her she's so smart. She is very healthy and alert always.I don't think I could love a dog more. Super grateful to have found Tropico Kennels. They truly have exceptional Doodles. read more

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I have been researching breeder after breeder for a medium sized golden doodle and I finally found the perfect one! Lisa was so kind and informative when I was looking into getting a puppy. She took the time to answer my many questions over e-mail and was very accommodating. My husband and I are so happy with our puppy Bear he's bringing so much joy to our lives! Thank you Tropico Kennels for my new fur baby we are so in love! read more

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Many parents will probably relate when I say that we will do things for our kids that we would never do for ourselves. That is the case here, and it ended badly regardless :( Lisa has left my daughter heartbroken. We were attempting to purchase a 16 week old goldendoodle and I made the mistake of asking Lisa the following questions (directly quoted from my email): "Here are our final questions: -Have these parents had previous litters and, if so, do you have pics of their pups as they've grown up? -Are your parents genetically tested? -I was unable to find any info on your site about how the dogs are handled while at Tropico. Maybe I wasn't looking in the right place? Where do they live? Do they receive any training? -Are you able to help arrange transport and, if so, do you know about how much it runs?" And here is Lisa's response (I've included the full text of her reply): "They've both had pups before, but not with each other, so they wouldn't be relevant to this litter and you can see many of my pups grown up on Tropico's Facebook in the albums section, also my followers on Instagram many of them are my clients. On my website is my health guarantee and health info and my shipping policy too, and my about us page tells about us, the pups are raised in guardian homes with families, children and pets, if you want training that costs extra. "I'm pretty sure I'm the only breeder in the world with 85 Five Star Yelp reviews when you combine them from both my Yelp pages. I don't feel comfortable trying to sell myself or my puppies, I feel it's a privilege to own one of my dogs in fact I feel so uncomfortable that I actually do think that it's best if you do move on like you suggested before, thank you sorry it did not work out." Her reference to my suggestion that I move on came from our first few email exchanges: --On Apr 22, 2018 at 10:19 AM, steph tobor wrote: We are very interested!! My 14-year-old daughter wanted to get a puppy to raise as an emotional support dog, and was hoping to get an toy Australian Shepherd. We had a deposit down and everything was going so well, and till the other day she had a massive allergy attack around one of our family's dogs. We hadn't really considered allergies is an issue, because our dogs are both Yorkies and we just hadn't thought of it. Needless to say, she is devastated. Hold old is he? And I do want to confirm that he is F1B? Feel free to call me if that's easier. :) Steph --On Apr 22, 2018, at 12:28 PM, Southbaylisa southbaylisa@gmail.com wrote: I don't accept calls without a deposit first and yes all my puppies are f1b or F1bb they're all 75% poodle at minimum. Australian Shepherds are cattle herding dogs so they're extremely hyper so I'm surprised anyone would consider them a therapy dog. --On Apr 22, 2018 at 10:34 AM, steph tobor wrote: How old is he? Steph --On Apr 22, 2018, at 12:34 PM, Southbaylisa southbaylisa@gmail.com wrote: Birth dates for each puppy are listed on my website --On Apr 22, 2018 at 10:59 AM, steph tobor wrote: I'm not meaning to be dense. I've spoken with many breeders over the past few months and so often the info on their sites is incorrect. I know that you are a very reputable breeder, but I was just hoping to confirm all of his info before putting down a deposit, especially given he is a bit on the older side. Is it ok for me to ask questions or would you prefer that I move on? Respectfully, Steph I've included all of our exchanges so that you can see how I was treated from the start. Lisa appears to have gorgeous dogs, but customer service is lacking, to say the least. She made me feel like an inconvenience from the very start - something I would not have tolerated if my daughter were not in love with the puppy. So we are indeed moving on, but not without leaving a review first. read more

I have to say that we are madly in love with our new addition. And Lisa made this such a great experience. I haven't had a puppy in 15 years and it was time we got a new one after our old dog passed. But I wasn't sure really where to go and whom to trust. So glad I found Lisa and her pups. It was easy and all the info I needed to be successful with our new love. read more

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Feeling so blessed for our exquisite Tea Cup Goldendoodle "Kona" who will be less than 10 pounds!!! We recently lost our 18 and 12 year old golden retrievers we got from Lisa and remembered our conversation regarding her desire to breed tea cup and toy Goldendoodles. I immediately got in contact with Lisa and arranged to pick up our long awaited precious Tea Cup Goldendoodle!!! Lisa is an incredibly experienced, dedicated and ethical breeder who's puppies are always in very high demand! Kona slept his first night home in his puppy apartment crate without a sound and has been an extremely well adjusted calm and affectionate precious furry baby ! Thank you to Lisa and Fred you are truly the best!!! read more

Tropico Kennels - Welcome Home to our gorgeous Tea Cup Golden Doodle "Kona". Lisa we are eternally grateful - Pet Breeders Near Me

Tropico Kennels is the #1 place to get a Goldendoodle. We are incredibly blessed to have gotten our doodle Romeo from here! Lisa provides great details about everything you'll need to know! We are excited to get another one from Tropico! Thank you from Andres and Jason!!! read more

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Lisa and her husband REALLY know how to breed a PERFECT pup! We absolutely ADORE Dexter! He is now 8 months old and a medium-size, F1b (apricot) from Rusty & Juno. I searched SoCal goldendoodle breeders for weeks before deciding on Tropico Kennels. They seemed to have the most experience, most professional operation and of course the most adorable puppies :) We immediately put in our deposit and crossed our fingers for the perfect pup to add to our family. Yes there was a wait, but it was WELL worth it! Dexter was EVERYTHING we wanted. He is stunning (yes of course every fur mommy will say that), but we are constantly being stopped and complemented on his looks & demeanor, he is our Mr. Congeniality. He goes to work everyday with his Daddy and is the youngest dog and the most well behaved. Here are some pictures of Dexter from two months old (about when we brought him home) to current (8 months old). read more

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We got our golden doodle from Tropico last year . She is cute and wonderful but has no furnishings and an improper coat. That means she has no curls and she sheds a lot and is not hypoallergenic. If the breeders had done genetic tests on the parents they would have known the risk of recessive genes in both parents. Be sure you get results of genetic testing. At the very high price we paid I would not have expected a house full of hair and sneezes. read more

Paid full price for the puppy went to the ranch and they refused to give me the puppy. Stated I was rude for showing up early and their business wasn't a 7-11. Buyer beware worst experience ever. Do not buy from them!!! read more

This woman is unbelievable. I emailed to inquire about a puppy. Wrote her a polite email, per her request, being a serious buyer. This is what she wrote back: Hi I receive dozens of puppy inquiries daily and for this reason I don't accept calls anymore unless the person is my customer because too many people waste my time on the phone and don't buy a dog. Thank you, Lisa If this is the type of person you are looking to buy from, I feel sorry for those poor dogs. Completely and utterly unprofessional. read more

I'm just posting this review because It seems Tropico Kennels has two Yelp business accounts and they are trying to avoid negative press. I had talked with Lisa about getting a Golden Doodle and she was rude the entire time demanding payment before we speak and not providing any details. I went with another breeder who was a way better human being. Buying a furry family member should be a wonderful experience not driven by a questionable breeder who hides behind their emails. Avoid this company and look elsewhere. Or you may regret it. read more

I thank Tropico Kennels for brining this wonderful baby boy into our lives. Cooper is a super friendly puppy that is great around other dogs and people. We started training this week and the trainer says that he is super intelligent. He picked up training very quickly even if he is still only 10 weeks. Lisa at Tropico Kennels was great during my process of researching and eventually buying from her. I did a lot of research in my journey of finding a breeder. I've had my eyes on Tropico Kennels for several years and when I was finally ready to get a puppy, I went straight to Tropico Kennels. Lisa was very informative and kept me updated. One thing I was very impressed with was her website. You can see that her and her family take this very seriously and she wants all puppy families to be well informed. I would recommend Tropico Kennels to anyone looking for an amazingly adorable goldendoodle. read more

Tropico Kennels - Cooper taking a nap with his favorite toy, a stuffed alligator. - Pet Breeders Near Me

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Max has changed our life. We love him so much. Thank you. Tropico Kennels was amazing to work with. They have a lot of information on their website which made it easy. Lisa and her husband were very accommodating and made it super easy to pick up our new family member. Our dog is an F1-b which is super hypo allergenic which has been great. He is very even-tempered and fun. You will not go wrong picking a dog from this team. read more

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I got my little furry friend buddy and I Can say I will never be using them again when I 1st got him he seemed very sad and He would flinch whenever I put my hand up towards him like he got abused and/or neglected. When I called they told me "that's just how dogs are". Are you kidding me this place is a joke. Buddy had come a long way since then but it took alot of love to get him to the point he is at. It is times like this you wish a dog could talk so you know just what he went through. read more

We got our mini golden doodle 9 years ago from Tropico. Scout is the best dog ever and we could not have been happier with our experience with Lisa. The puppies were raised in a clean and loving environment. Can't imagine a better ending to our search for a puppy. We look forward to working with Lisa again :). read more

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The best breeder ever! Lisa was so nice in helping us find our favorite Goldendoodle!!! We just love our new puppy!!!! Huge thank you to Lisa from Tropico Kennels! read more

Completely unprofessional and a nightmare to work with. Was in contact with them for weeks for our new puppy and they could not deliver in the end and it wasted our money and more importantly our time! read more

I purchased my puppy from Tropico in January and I couldn't be happier. I went through Tropico because my Dad had one of their puppies, Abby who is 3. I thought if I had half the dog Abby is I'd be pleased, and I do! Walter is healthy, happy and has the most wonderful disposition. I can't go anywhere without someone wanting to take him home. I don't know how Tropico produces such great puppies but they do! I would highly recommend Tropico and I have numerous times. They were pleasant to work with, met me at my hotel with all the paperwork. They made it easy. Thank you Tropico! read more

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I am sorry to say, but I would never make a purchase from this business. I was told that the only way I could have my questions asked and answered was to pay deposit. After willingly agreeing to make, I still never received a call back. You would think that if you were going to make an expensive purchase at the $3000 level, you would be treated with respect and courtesy. I guess Business must be excellent, where customer service is not a priority. You clearly do not know what customer service is, in my business, I'm one percent in the nation in what I do, and I return every phone call I received. Your response is enough said! read more

We are so in love with our new puppy from Tropico Kennels. Lisa is wonderful and so sweet. Not only is she super knowledgeable, but she is more than willing to help answer any questions about the puppies. After talking with her several times I knew we would get a healthy puppy to love for many years to come. She truly is an expert at what she does. We get tons of compliments on our beautiful puppy. She is gorgeous and we couldn't be happier. Thank you Lisa and Tropico Kennels!!! read more

Tropico Kennels - This is our 14 week old Goldendoodle puppy, Buttercup. She is about 14 pounds. - Pet Breeders Near Me

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I highly recommend Tropico Kennels! I had a wonderful experience today meeting our reserved pup for the first time and her litter-mates. They all looked perfectly healthy and happy and had such sweet and playful personalities. I met with Lisa's husband, Fred, and he was very nice and answered all the questions I had. I got to spend plenty of time getting to know our future furbaby and did not feel rushed at all before making the remaining payment. Even prior to our meeting, correspondence with Lisa was pleasant and she answered texts and emails promptly. If you're interested in the goldendoodle breed, she's the one to go to! read more

Tropico Kennels - Met our precious pup and I'm in love. Lisa and her husband are very nice and it's obvious these pups are being raised with love. - Pet Breeders Near Me

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What can I say about the absolute best dog in the world?! Our little (14 lb) Boomer is the most fun loving, affectionate and loyal girl. She's 6 1/2 years old now and every minute she's been with us has been a joy. Nothing but positive feedback for Tropico and our experience owning one of their Golden doodles!! read more

Tropico Kennels - Boomer always loves a game of fetch! - Pet Breeders Near Me