Our new puppy Charlie has been a great addition to the family and gets along so well with everyone. Kris, I feel like you found us the perfect match. He has such a wonderful easy-going temperament and makes friends with people and dogs alike. Now that he's got his shots we get him out for regular play dates with some of the dogs in our neighborhood which he loves. It's amazing how many new people we've made being out with Charlie, he's just so social and loves to meet new friends. He loves to hike along the creek near our house and explore everything around there. The girls take turns with his leash and it's great to see them take all the responsibilities, even picking up after him. Along with the help of a local trainer, the girls have been busy teaching Charlie new tricks and proper behaviour. Kris, we can't thank you enough!
- Eric & Kim
We decided to adopt a goldendoodle puppy after my fiancé’s fond memories of having golden retrievers when he was younger and my hypoallergenic needs. We came across Kris’ website, which stood out amongst others due to the number of amazing testimonials and in-depth description of her breeding practices. From the very beginning of our journey of adopting Nunu from Kris and beyond, we couldn’t have asked for a better experience. Kris is incredibly professional and it was clear from the start that her love of breeding these puppies went far beyond the business aspects of this industry. Kris loves the science behind raising well-rounded pups and the results and impact of her breeding practices show completely. Everyone who meets Nunu and has had any previous experience with puppies immediately points out how lucky we are in having gotten a puppy with such a calm-natured and loving temperament. It has been a joy to watch her grow happily and healthily but most of our thanks goes to Kris and her family’s initial efforts in rearing these puppies to be well-rounded pets from the very get-go. Thank you Kris, you have forever changed our lives for the better!
- Jenna & Justin
Hi Kris,
I just wanted to say thank you for bringing the greatest joy of our lives, Zoey to us. We couldn’t be happier! Zoey is doing amazing. She loves going on runs downtown, swimming in the ocean, and working on her puzzles. She is doing amazing walking off leash. She has never run away! She follows me and stays close. Sometimes she is a bundle of energy and loves to play and run around the park. I ran a half marathon and she came to cheer me and many other runners. She is so happy to meet everyone! But also she is so calm and patient all the time, even when we bathe her. She is a patient soul. My husband says he hasn’t seen me this happy in a while now. We can’t stop smiling when we’re around her! And for this we will be forever thankful to you! Kris, you are such a genuine person and a very thorough and caring breeder. You always have time to answer all my many questions. We are furever indebted to you. And yes, that makes you family! We never knew we were capable to love this much, Zoey made us whole, and made us better! And it’s all because you chose us to be her family! Zoey is what she is because of the early stimulation and training and care and love you and your boys showered on her! Zoey is really special. Our lives have changed for good and we cannot imagine our lives without Zoey in it. We laugh more, love more, and live more each and every day because of her! She is our angel. All of this has been possible because of you and for this, we can never thank you enough!
- Neharika & Utkarsh
My wife and I found Red Ridge Doodles after looking around online for reputable breeders of Goldendoodles. We were looking for the breed specifically for their traits and personality. We submitted our application and reached out to her about the possibility of a puppy, and Kris was more than welcoming of our call. Kris is super knowledgeable about dogs and the breeding process, and the stories she told us about her experiences and her process made us more than comfortable about working with her and adopting a Red Ridge puppy. The amount of information we got about how to take care of our dog prepared us well for the day we brought home our little Luna. At 4 months old, Luna is getting big quick! She’s 100% bell trained for the bathroom during the day, she will sit and lie down without treats, comes by name, Michelle has taught her shake a paw, high five, up for hello, off for backing down, and just yesterday she figured out roll over. On walks, she’s amazing. Stays close by, doesn’t aggressively approach people, is mostly calm around other dogs, and stops when I stop close by. I haven’t even really tried to enforce heel because she just…. does it, and when told to do so. Thank you Kris!!
- Chad & Michelle
I want to say thank you for bringing such joy into our lives by sending Merlot to join our family. Merlot has been a star in training; she picked up basic commands like ‘sit,’ ‘wait,’ ‘stop,’ ‘off,’ and ‘come’ within just a few days of coming home. As you told me before, she has a delicate personality, and while she was initially a bit timid around strangers, regular trips to the dog park have helped her gain confidence. Now, she’s delighted to meet everyone - dogs and people alike, and is always up for fetch! She’s so curious and affectionate, sharing huge love so freely. Interestingly, I don’t experience any allergy symptoms with her, even though I still get reactions when I’m around other dogs and cats.
Merlot’s gentle and friendly nature even inspired one of my friends to adopt a doodle! When I see him navigating the early stages with another breeder, it really highlights how fortunate I am to have had such caring support from you. Your detailed guidance has been invaluable in helping me know Merlot well, and I’m grateful every day for her. Choosing Red Ridge and working with you has been one of the best decisions I’ve made, and I can’t thank you enough for making it all possible!
- Christine
We are absolutely head over heels for Olive. She’s the best girl, super well behaved (and we think that’s because of Mabel’s temperament, your early training, and the books you recommended to us). You really set us up for success. So much so that we sometimes toy with the idea of getting Olive a little sibling!
- Lauren & Arash
Our family has had an AMAZING experience throughout our whole process of getting our sweet girl from Kris at Red Ridge Doodles. Our Maryam has been wonderful and we are enjoying every moment with her since she has been home. Kris has been very patient, supportive and knowledgeable as we are first time pet owners and had many questions along the way. I couldn’t imagine getting our pup from anyone else and we are so happy with the high quality care that our pup received before coming home. Our girl Maryam is a very gentle, friendly girl and very easy to manage as a pup. She is so smart and extremely cute! We are so happy she is part of our family. I highly recommend Red Ridge Doodles.
- Shannon
110% recommend. My husband is a research-a-holic and we spent countless hours researching and interviewing breeders. Red Ridge Doodles surpassed every expectation. They took the time to answer all our questions, no matter how big or small, kept in regular communication about how our puppy was doing, explained the different stages of her development, sent pictures & videos. When we visited the puppies and got to meet Kris and her family at their home, we saw just how much love and time goes into every single puppy to ensure that they are well behaved, well adapted, healthy and happy. When it came time to pick up our puppy, they educated us to help us transition from everyday life to having a new member in our household. Kris is so knowledgeable and you can tell she loves to share her knowledge and her passion with all her clients. Rosie is 2 years old now and she’s the BEST dog we ever could have hoped for. We just welcomed a new baby into our family and she is so gentle and sweet with him. I highly recommend Red Ridge Doodles and we will definitely get our next puppy from them.
- Chris & Jessica
My husband and I had an amazing experience with Red Ridge Doodles! We brought home our puppy Cocoa in May 2017, and I have only positive things to say about working with Kris. We found Red Ridge Doodles through an internet search, and were initially drawn to them by the excellent health clearances that their dogs have, and their knowledge of puppy development, early stimulation and training. We reached out in October to complete a puppy application. Kris called us and spent well over an hour answering all our questions! She was very thorough, asking about our family, our living situation, and our experience with dogs. I could tell from the initial interaction that Kris cared deeply about her puppies well-being and would go to the ends of the earth to ensure they are all placed in good homes. After the phone interview I had made up my mind. Even though we live several hours drive away, this was the breeder for me. Kris gave us consistent updates and answered all the questions we sent her way. In the 8 weeks while Cocoa remained with her mom and littermates, we were provided regular and VERY informative updates, photos & videos, training information, general puppy advice, a recommended supply list, and even had a skype call to meet the pups! Cocoa was so well taken care of in these weeks - loved by Kris and her family, cuddled by their kiddos, and given the proper veterinarian care that a puppy requires. Her mom, Mabel, had such a sweet, gentle temperament and was proud to show off her pups too. We wanted to take out pup home a few days early, but Kris gave us a hard “no”. She explained, with a lot of knowledge and patience, why it is so critical for the puppies to be with their mother until at least 8-weeks old. And while it was hard to wait an extra week to bring our new baby home, that just gave us even more confidence in Kris and her breeding program. And seeing Cocoa’s amazing personality and temperament, we’re SO glad we followed Kris’s advice. Cocoa was absolutely perfect from the start. One thing that helped her a lot in her transition from her mom and littermates was the blanket and stuffy that were given to us when we took her home. These items had the scent of her dog family on them, and the fact that Kris thought of this was just another indication of how much she cares about her puppies' wellbeing. She even asked us to ship her a dirty t-shirt so she could introduce our puppy to our own smells, so she would recognize us when we met. Cocoa is a beautiful girl, has such a sweet temperament and a very inquisitive mind. She is able to solve all of the dog puzzles we get her, is a great hiking companion, doesn't know a stranger, and was described by our veterinarian as “one of the sweetest puppies we've ever had". One day we might look into getting another doodle to add to our family, and I have no doubts in my mind that we will be looking to Red Ridge Doodles again.
- Angie & Mark