Christian Doodles
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I feel enough confident about my experience that now I can write a post about my experience with Christian Doodles. July 2023, I had to put to sleep my cockapoo of less than 3 years old. It was the most upsetting experience I had to live. So young to go away but I had to make this decision before an accident happens to someone or myself. He was an unbalanced dog with a difficult temperament. Most of the times so sweet and nice but SO unpredictable! I spent a fortune in dog training and veterinary fees. He was a reactive and hyper vigilant dog therefore very difficult to manage. Had multiple allergies, otitis and ear infections. Don’t think it was he environment or food… he had the best he could have had.

Buying experience was very bad: no information, no tests presented, communication so difficult, no help after purchase. We closed our eyes because we wanted a dog so much in fall 2020. What a mistake!

Run away…. That is all I can say. You can get a good dog but you can also get a dog like mine. Nervous, high ressource guarding, reactive, unbalance…

I bought another puppy this year from an ethical breeder and it is a wonderful experience. Health test are on website. A private facebook group with lots information is available for families who bought a dog. She shares day to day news on the up coming and current litter. She does Puppy Culture socialization program. It makes a calm, focus and confident dog. The socialization program the breeder does make such a difference in the quality of the dog… then it is up to us to make the best of it.

Here criteria I had to select the breeder: does conformation dog show, health and genetics tests, breeds one type of dog for many years, Puppy Culture socialization program, breeder support during dog’s life.

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We got our amazing chocolate merle Cockapoo, Kona, from Christian Doodles in May . She has been such a treasure and is now just over 6 months old. Kona has been so easy to train and a star in her class. Everyone always comments on her beautiful markings too! So many breeders we had been in contact with said we needed to place a $500 (or more) deposit before we could even get on a list to (maybe) receive a puppy in a year! Not to mention, many breeders had really increased their prices due to COVID. Christian Doodles was different. They wouldn't take any money until she had a puppy for us. It's hard to find such honesty these days! We live in Metro Vancouver and Kona was delivered right to our door! The fees were exactly what she told us they would be. We couldn't be happier with Kona, she's such an important part of our family.

I got my mini schnauzer Charlie from Christian Doodles. He was bred originally there, and then ended up being rescued back by the organization (along with multiple other dogs). From my first contact with the organization, it was clear they wanted to make sure Charlie went to a good home after the trauma he had gone through, and we spoke on the phone for about an hour that day. Eventually, they let me know that they thought my home was suitable for Charlie, and met me in person so I could get my little boy. It took some time for him to come out of his shell, but he is the best, most lovable, well behaved, wonderful pup I have ever had. He is three years old now and thriving. I can't thank the organization and Christian Doodles enough for allowing him to come into my life, and the support I get from them on a regular basis to this day. So much appreciation. Shannon

We got a cockapoo from Christian Doodles, and we're so happy with our little pup. She is exceptionally people oriented, very smart, and doesn't shed at all. She loves being outside in our garden, and loves to play fetch and tug of war, and will lick anyone's face that comes within reach. She is a happy and healthy dog, and we couldn't have asked for more. We love her to bits, and would definitely recommend Christian Doodles. We were dreading potty training, but we needn't have worried. Our pup came basically potty trained, and she was very quick to learn all the other obedience and tricks we've taught her since. She was kindly delivered to us in BC by truck, and we think the low-stress travel (sitting on someone's lap for the drive) was so much better for her than flying to us locked up in a crate. I'd definitely recommend getting the truck driver option if available.

We got a beautiful Cockapoo from Christian Doodles this summer. We can't be happier with our new family member. He is well mannered and very affectionate. Our experience dealing with Christian Doodles was superb at all levels. Christian Doodles kept us abreast with our boy from the time we inquired about puppy availability to the time our boy was delivered to our home. Just from talking with Christian Doodles any person can quickly feel the love and care she has for her pack. Christian Doodles is definitely not a puppy mill that popped up during the pandemic. They have been in business for almost two decades of delivering bundles of love to families. Sires and Dams in their breeding program are from long lines of champions. You can also be assured that the puppy you will be receiving is genetically sound as the parents go through stringent tests to detect any flaws. I would strongly recommend Christian Doodles to family and friends!

I was very happy with my experience with Christian Doodles. The breeder was very communicative with me during the whole process. Their website has detailed information about their family-run business, the details of how they treat and care for the breeding mothers, fathers, and puppies, and the kinds of things they do to get the puppies ready for their new owners. We love Koda, our Tri Parti Merle cockapoo. She came to us healthy and happy, and she has a lovely temperament. She loves people and is so intelligent and easy to train. She's great around children, too, which was important to me. I think we have such a wonderful pup because Christian Doodles invests in providing each puppy with healthy parents, good nourishment and plenty of love and care even before we receive them. I highly recommend purchasing one of these healthy, non-shedding, and hypoallergenic puppies from Christian Doodles. Thank you!

When we finally decided we were ready to welcome a puppy into our home, we did a lot of research on various breeds and cross breeds. We were interested in a medium non-shedding dog and were delighted to find the website for Christian Doodles. The photos on the site were adorable, and it was great to see the various breeds of puppies in various stages of growth. In the middle of the pandemic, we emailed the breeder and was impressed with the amount of time she spent answering our questions. She is incredibly patient and knowledgeable, and we could tell she was one of the rare breeders who truly cares about their puppies after they leave her care. We decided to go with a female Schnoodle and could not be happier. Penny is a well-adjusted puppy with an outstanding temperament. She is smart, well-behaved, and in excellent health (genetically tested). She also happens to be the teacher's pet in obedience class! In sum, exactly as advertised if not more. We are absolutely delighted with our new family member.

My husband and I lost our 20 year old Yorkie late last year and my husband, who suffers from dementia, was devastated. I kept watching the shelters to see if I could find another fur baby while he was still mentally in a place where it would benefit him, but because of severe allergies, could not find a pet that would fit. By chance, or divine intervention, I came across Christian Doodles on Google and sent off an enquiry. My expectations were low as I was aware that most breeders had wait lists. That same evening I had a reply from the breeder saying she in fact did have one little girl available from a recent litter and she would be ready to go in 2 weeks. ‘Harper" was delivered to us as a perfect ball of fluff and for the past 4 months has brought such joy to my husband. She seems to know his need and snuggles and cuddles with him non stop. She's healthy and perfect in every way, loving and as calm as a puppy can be. I would highly recommend an addition to any family from Christian Doodles. It's very obvious to me they truly care about their animals and appreciate getting updates on their progress as they grow.

We are from B.C. and did all our talking etc either by text or by phone. From the very beginning we knew we were dealing with people that knew their stuff. They were always available to answer the many questions we had. We ended up getting a sweet mini whoodle from them. We were even able to have our Georgia driven right to our door (for an added fee) which was so worth it. She has been a real sweetie right from the start. We could contact them with any questions we had regarding food etc. Always responded in very timely manner. We had researched for quite some time in getting a puppy from a breeder and we knew we hit the jackpot right from the beginning of reading their profile, they provided so much information and we knew we found the breeder we wanted. You could tell they knew their stuff and loved their dogs. We were so impressed with them and would adopt from them again in a heartbeat. I would definitely recommend them to anyone. So lucky and happy we took the time to research and find them. Our sweet girl is now coming up to 7 months and is in such a healthy state. It was a joy dealing with Christian Doodles Patricia

There is a reason Christian Doodles has so many 5 star reviews. She is truly a 5 star breeder! We are absolutely thrilled with our Schnoodle puppy Shiloh. She is almost 6 months old and has brought such joy to our home. Due to family health concerns we needed a hypoallergenic and shed free puppy. Christian Doodles suggested a schnoodle and she was right. Puppy sheds almost nothing and my family members with severe allergies have not suffered. Our dream of having a dog has finally come true! Christian Doodles is such a thoughtful and amazing person. She cares about our puppy just as much now as when we first picked her up. Christian Doodles and her family are patient, extremely knowledgeable and caring. Our puppy came almost completely housetrained and slept through in her crate after the second night. She is highly trainable and easy to have around the house. We get compliments about her beautiful coat - it is thick and shiny. Our groomer who competes in shows says Shiloh has one of the most beautiful Schoodle coats she's ever seen. I'm so glad we went with Christian Doodles for our first puppy. It was truly a blessing we will never forget. Thank you Christian Doodles and Christian Doodles!

Today we celebrate our pups 3rd birthday. I called Christian Doodles in November to order a Cockapoo for our daughter. We were having another baby and so I asked her to match us with an easy to train, hypoallergenic, easy going dog and boy did she deliver. I found Christian Doodles to be super informative and responsive. She breeds dogs for the perfect temperament. I didn't actually believe it was possible but it is true. We received our Cockapoo on Mother's Day. He is hypoallergenic, he came kennel trained and he was potty trained in three days. I thought we would be spending the summer in puppy school but as it turned out he was so well behaved we didn't end up having to do any puppy training. He was so easy going. I did not have any issues with him around our baby and as he grew he has become a vital part of our family. We got our Cockapoo for our daughter because she needed a dog not knowing how much we all needed one too. He is something different to all of us. He really has the best temperament, he can be super playful and energetic, a reason to get off our butts and go for a walk or super chill when you need a cuddle. Such an amazing guy! We love him so much! I highly recommend Christian Doodles to anyone who is looking for the perfect dog.

We got a beautiful puppy named Toffee from Karen on January 10. She came to us almost fully potty trained and also crate trained. She is a cockapoo and has an amazing, fun, personality. She was delivered to us in BC by Karen who is also wonderful and sweet. Our dog, who was also a cockapoo died August at almost 18 years old. We wanted another cockapoo as they are a great breed. When I started looking they were over $4000 from most breeders in our area. We could not afford that so I looked online and came across Christian Doodles. I sent a text to Karen saying we would like to think about getting a puppy. She was very nice and friendly and even asked to see a picture of our dog that had passed away. We wanted to have a dog around 20 pounds. In a couple of weeks we got a picture of a litter and chose a white parti merle. The puppy was set to arrive Christmas Eve. We were very excited! Karen sent a text a couple of days before to ask if any of us had allergies as she had reacted to the puppy we originally chose. My husband is very allergic so I a bit disappointed but very grateful she had let us know as I can't imagine falling in love with our puppy only to have to give it back. She sent us a picture of a new litter and we chose Toffee and we are very thankful to Karen for a beautiful little dog.

The only upside of going with Christian Doodles would be that there was no real wait list. And it is obvious why. I have never dealt with a dog breeder that was so disorganized and so unwilling to cooperate. Any time we asked for any information, picture or videos we were met with the same response of "I'm too busy" and that "breeders aren't giving people the time of day right now". She does not allow people to come to the farm to meet the dogs, so when we were offered to meet at the vet, we did. We left to drive 2hrs to go meet the pups at their vet appointment, when she finally messaged us back saying it was rescheduled and forgot to tell all the potential clients. This is a very accurate depiction of what it was like to deal with Christian Doodles. After refusing to provide any more information on our soon to be 6 week pup and going off the only 2 photos she sent at the very beginning. We decided there were too many red flags for us to be confident it wasn't a puppy mill. We originally thought we found the perfect breeder after reading all the great reviews of the breed. And continued to pass by red flag after red flag continuously telling ourselves that other people have had good experiences with her. It was such a relief the day we decided to go with another breeder, even if it meant we would wait longer than 2 weeks to get a puppy. At least we would have the confidence in the breeder and the pup we would be getting.

We cannot say enough good things about Christiandoodles! It is extremely evident how much Karen and her family care for the puppies, evident through our interactions with Karen and upon getting our puppy. When we picked up our (perfect!) puppy, he was very nicely groomed, and Karen's daughter was great at talking us through some good new puppy information and advice. Our puppy was already pretty much entirely potty trained when we got him and comfortable in a crate, and we could really tell that Karen and her family had spent lots of time socializing and training the puppies. Our puppy is so smart, friendly and just so great with everyone he meets! Everywhere we go people stop to tell us how much they love our puppy and they ask what breed he is and what breeder we used. He is 99% non shedding, and in general we just can't say enough good things about this amazing breed! During our first week our puppy had an upset stomach, and when we reached out to Karen she called us and gave us some great advice which we were so grateful for- even after a puppy is sold she still cares so much. Not only does she obviously care for all the puppies so much, she really knows her stuff! Occasionally while we were waiting to get our puppy she would miss a text message, but she openly let us know from the start that if a message was missed to just send a message again as she is seriously just so busy taking care of and loving all the puppies. She was great at sending us photo updates as our puppy grew. I cannot emphasize enough just how much Karen takes care of her puppies, and is an obvious expert in her field. You will definitely not regret getting a puppy through Christiandoodles! We recommend to everyone we know to get a cockapoo puppy through Christiandoodles!

If I could leave a 0 star review I would. I contacted Christian Doodles on April 4th looking for a wheaten terrier puppy. I had met a lovely wheaten that came from her so I was so excited when she told me that she had a litter currently and that she may have a pup for us. She only communicated through text message, except for 1 brief phone call. When I asked any questions about the registration or breeding info on the dogs she shut me down. She agreed to bring the registration and DNA tests when we picked up the puppy, but would not send me this info ahead of time as she claimed that I could be a breeder trying to steal her bloodlines. Huge red flag, what is she hiding? After a month of going back and forth, she finally committed to a male pup from another litter than the one we had previously been discussing. Strange, but I was so excited that she had finally committed I chose to ignore this switch. She sent a poster which advertised her male dog, MAGOR as being PLN negative, but once again would not provide the genetic screening to me in advance. We were arranging pick up for this weekend. As a responsible buyer doing their due diligence, I asked Christian Doodles if the mother FRONT PAGE MAP was PLN negative also. We wanted to ensure that we were getting a healthy puppy that would live a long happy life with us. The next text message I received in response to this request was an accusation that I was a breeder and that she would not sell me the puppy after all! 2 days before we had arranged to pick him up! The only explanation I can come to as to why the business has so many good reviews is that buyers do not ask simple questions regarding the health and genetic history of their puppy. I am sure once you have that pup in your arms it all seems worth it, but I must warn future customers to ask these important questions. I hope that this review helps save another family the heartbreak Christian Doodles has caused my family.

3.5 years after losing our sweet old Lhasa we finally felt ready for another dog to love and began the hunt for another dog to fit into our family. At first it was hard to picture another dog in our house until we came across the Wheaten Terriers at Christian Doodles. Admittedly I was hesitant about the whole process but the breeder was patient with me and answered all my questions and sent pictures. She felt she had the perfect dog to meet our family's needs and she was 100% correct. Our little girl came right in and made herself the center of our family! We couldn't be any happier or begin to describe the amount of happiness and laughter she has brought back to our house. Her antics have us laughing daily and she is such a snuggler. We have met more people in the last few months than we have in the last 4 years living in our neighbourhood. Willow loves everyone and has such a sweet temperament that people are naturally drawn to her. We even have neighbourhood kids that knock on the door asking to pet her for a few minutes. She really has been like a therapy dog for the whole family (and a few neighbourhood kids) that we didn't know we needed. The amount of care and attention the breeder and her team put into caring for the puppies, made the transition to our home easy. Our sweet girl was a well adjusted and surprisingly handled the noise of our community well. She also had very few accidents right from the start as she was used to going outside. Once we figured out her queues that were missing before, it was much easier. She was also easy to kennel so we have actually kept that going because she likes it. We also do a fair amount of travelling and have had no issues with her in the vehicle at all which we are grateful for. Over all we are very pleased with our decision to go with the breeder at Christian Doodles and have already recommended her to anyone who asks. We are forever grateful that she chose us to be 'Bumblebees' family.

Whether you have been thinking about getting a puppy for a while, or you have just started to consider your options, it is a big step and should not be taken lightly! Karen at Christian Doodles will help you find the right puppy and breed that are best suited for your needs and will make you happy! Me and my daughter have been through a traumatic event at the end of February this year and needed some outside help! That is when our Dolly, our loving cockapoo puppy has arrived into our lives and have changed it for the better. She is full of warmth and appreciation towards us, and we feel so connected and her love is just overflowing towards us unconditionally. Dolly`s presence has even made my connection with my pre-teen daughter stronger because we have this young creature to take care of together and share the love. She has been a most wonderful addition to our little family! She is gorgeous and people stop us on the street when passing by in their cars and ask what type is it, where is it from? Our lives have changed because we attract more positive from people, too, thanks to our Dolly Darling :) The website information on Dolly and the features written down about of her characteristics - spot on. This shows Karen`s knowledge in the field of dog breeding, simply put: she knows what she is doing, and you may rely on her clear voice and subject matter expertise when picking your puppy based on the puppy`s early behaviour and character. Our Dolly is well suited for our condo living, just like she anticipated. She almost never barks, loves walking, was easy to potty train and calm. We are making progress with the "heel" command, too and she is easy to motivate with (grain free) treats. Dolly doesn't shed at all and my severe allergy is not triggered the slightest in her presence. She likes sitting on the sofa with us and snuggle but not overly clingy. She always wants to participate, always is in a great mood and never wants to be left out of anything. My friend told me that even though Dolly was very expensive, she is worth every penny as living with our cockapoo is lifechanging!