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We are deeply committed to raising puppies with intention, care, and respect for the dogs we steward. Over time, our philosophy has grown clearer: we do not offer breeding rights under any circumstances. All of our puppies — Aussies, Doodles, and Poodles — are placed in loving companion homes only.

This decision is not rooted in judgment, and it is not a criticism of responsible programs who thoughtfully grant breeding rights. There are wonderful breeders who mentor carefully, maintain high standards, and steward their breed’s future with integrity. We honor that work.  Our choice is simply a reflection of our mission, our values, and our understanding of what is best for the puppies we bring into the world.

And when your heart leans toward companionship, you start seeing everything through a different lens. You realize how much vulnerability a puppy carries. How much trust they place in your hands. How deeply their future depends on the choices you make today.

For us, that means making sure every puppy we raise goes to a forever family where they change lives quietly and beautifully.

🤎 A Philosophy Rooted in Love

Not selling breeding rights allows us to:

✔️stay deeply connected to every litter

✔️maintain transparency

✔️ensure every puppy is matched intentionally

✔️protect our lines from misuse

✔️prevent overbreeding or carelessly placed litters

✔️stay true to the mission God put on our hearts

●It is about stewardship.
●It is about responsibility.
●It is about loving these dogs enough to honor their purpose.

🤎 Why We Prioritize Companion Homes

Our heart has always been in raising dogs who are:

✔️steady
✔️emotionally connected
✔️intelligent
✔️loving
✔️family-centered
✔️temperamentally sound

These are our “Heartmender” dogs—born to be part of someone’s life. We feel called to nurture companionship, emotional support, and the quiet bond between a dog and the person who loves them.

🤎Keeping our puppies in pet-only homes ensures they get to grow into that purpose.

✔️Preventing the Very Shelter Problem Critics Discuss

A common criticism is that “doodles fill shelters” or that “mixes get bred irresponsibly.”

While this narrative is exaggerated and often misrepresented, there is a truth underneath it:

🚫 Irresponsible breeding rights create problems.
🚫 Unmentored or inexperienced breeders can produce litters without health testing or proper placement.
🚫 Accidental or profit-driven litters can end up in unstable homes.

✔️That is why we do not offer breeding rights — not even selectively for our Aussies, Doodles, or Poodles.

Our pet-only policy directly prevents:

●accidental litters
●unplanned crosses
●unhealthy bloodlines
●puppies landing in the wrong hands
●dogs ending up in rescues or shelters

In other words…

✔️ Our philosophy eliminates the very concern critics raise.

✔️ Our Doodles do not contribute to shelter numbers.

✔️ Our program is structured for long-term stability and responsibility.

🤎 A Word About Responsibility — Especially for Doodles

I’d like to share with you what we mean when we say “responsibly bred.”

A responsibly bred Doodle, Aussie, and Poodle, in our program, is one who comes from:

• parents health-tested for the conditions common to both breeds
• temperaments chosen for stability, gentleness, and emotional connection
• intentional early socialization that shapes confidence, not stress
• careful matching with families whose lifestyles truly fit their needs
• lifetime support, because a puppy’s story doesn’t end at go-home day
• no breeding rights, eliminating accidental or irresponsible litters
• a promise that no dog from our program ever contributes to shelter numbers
• transparency, honesty, and open communication

This is our definition of responsibility… The quiet, steadfast care of puppies who were meant to be a part of someone’s life.

🤎 Honoring Breeders Who Do it Differently

We want to be clear:

Heart-Centered breeders who offer thoughtfully granted breeding rights are not the problem.

●There is a place for responsible breeding even amongst all the noise and criticism by select groups.

●There is a place for carefully mentored programs continuing breed lines.

●There is a place for trust, collaboration, and shared vision.

That path simply isn’t the one we feel called to walk.

✔️Our calling is companionship.
✔️Our calling is family placement.
✔️Our calling is protecting the puppies we raise from ever being used in a way that doesn’t align with our values.

🤎 In the end… it comes down to this:

We want every puppy we raise to live a life where it is ●a cherished family member ●loved, and ●protected.

✔️This is our heart.
✔️This is our philosophy.
✔️This is what it means to honor our Heartmenders.