Location of Breeder? Noblesville IN - just north of Indianapolis
Breed? Australian Labradoodles
Verification that puppies are raised in the home (not in a kennel, out building, garage, back yard etc....)? Yes, the puppies are raised in her home with her children, cats and other Doodles.
Was home and property clean and pleasant? The home and property are very clean and pleasant. The moms and pups are very well cared for.
Where you allowed to view health records or the parent dogs or other dogs owned by the breeder? I could have done so but did not when we were there. I read their health records online at the NobleVestaldoodles.com site.
Were the dogs well groomed? Yes
Were the dogs well behaved and obedient? Yes. The adult dogs were great. Our little Sage bounded in from outside and was a delight from the moment we saw her.
Was at least one of the parents on site for the visitation? No. We were originally looking at chocolate mediums and those dams were onsite. The puppy we ended up getting was not adopted by the woman who was going to adopt her and thus all the other pups had gone home and the dam had gone back to her guardian home when we visited.
Why did you choose this breeder? Kendra is a very caring and enthusiastic breeder who is also very knowledgeable about Australian Labradoodles. Indianapolis is not too far from Chicago where we live and we really wanted to see the pups and meet the breeder before purchasing. However, now that I know her, I would not hesitate to buy from a distance and have her ship.
Would you buy another dog from this breeder again in the future? Absolutely. Kendra raises beautiful puppies; Sage is just what we wanted.
Name of Breeder? Noble Vestal Labradoodles, Kendra Vestal
Location of Breeder? Indiana
Breed? Australian Labradoodles
Breeding Dogs and Puppies live in the home and not in a kennel, out building, garage or outside? Yes, Atta Girl and Sweetie greet you at the door. Her dogs are part of her family and are seen everywhere with her. Puppies are in her office and or family room.
Was home and property clean and pleasant? Very much so!
Where you allowed to view health records and testing for the parent dogs or other dogs owned by the breeder? Health testing is on line for all public to view even if they are not buying a puppy.
Were the dogs well groomed? The dogs are always perfectly groomed!
Were the dogs well behaved and obedient? Amazingly trained!!! We use the same trainer (First Friends K9 Training). Her dogs along with my dog Coco work as therapy and reading dogs. Our dogs have worked many venues together.
Was at least one of the parents on site for the visitation? At one time or another I have met all of her dogs. I have known Kendra now for almost 3 years and have visited her home and puppies nearly every time she has had puppies; the parents are always there with the puppies.
Why did you choose this breeder? Kendra is very knowledgeable about the breed, care, training and offers tremendous support. She goes above and beyond the call!
Would you buy another dog from this breeder again in the future? I already have! I likely will buy another from her in a year or two as will my younger sister. I am waiting for another from Sweetie!