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When your favorite puppy comes back to visit 2 years later šŸ’! Holden is one happy kid. The kids know the drill when it c...
06/22/2024

When your favorite puppy comes back to visit 2 years later šŸ’! Holden is one happy kid.

The kids know the drill when it comes to having puppies/dogs only for a time before they go to their forever homes. It mostly goes smoothly but every once in a while somebody gets a little extra attached.
So we always say, you never know we may get to see them again one dayā€¦ and sure enough Miss Rudolph (now Stella) from Echo X Comet in late 2022 is here for a visit.

Sheā€™s here for a board and train to polish up some obedience skillsā€¦ and we have to say, weā€™re really pleased with how she turned out. Sheā€™s been an absolute breeze to train ā¤ļø

Hattieā€™s face is how we all feel about Rubyā€™s puppies right now šŸ˜We are proud of our very first, first generation cavapo...
06/18/2024

Hattieā€™s face is how we all feel about Rubyā€™s puppies right now šŸ˜
We are proud of our very first, first generation cavapoosā€¦ from fully health tested (to OFA CHIC standards) parents.

Ruby delivered her first 3 pups easy peasyā€¦ but the last 2 were delivered via C-section at the emergency vet late last night.

We always strive to be transparent even when things donā€™t go quite right- we feel like itā€™s what sets us apart as weā€™ve unfortunately crossed paths with MANY dishonest breeders.

Dogs normally fare quite well in deliveries based on the puppy-head to pelvis ratio (MUCH better than humans šŸ¤Ŗ)ā€¦ but last night was a long night for all of us and we donā€™t know really know why (bloodwork, ultrasound and ultimately an inspection of Rubyā€™s uterus = all normal!) The silver lining is that we think these last 2 pups are a little extra special šŸ’•

And a PSA:
ALL dogs are the result of breeding- whether intentional & responsible ā€¦. Or not. If you arenā€™t adopting from a reputable rescue then make sure youā€™re finding a breeder who will do the necessary vet work to save their puppies and/or dam (emergency C-sections estimates in the Charlotte area are $3500-$5000) ā€¦ you would unfortunately likely be horrifically surprised at the number of ā€œbreedersā€ who would not. Check out our blogs if you want more info on how to find a reputable breeder ā¤ļø

We have several truly amazing dads in our program but weā€™ve got to give our official Fatherā€™s Day shout out to our boy, ...
06/17/2024

We have several truly amazing dads in our program but weā€™ve got to give our official Fatherā€™s Day shout out to our boy, Roccoā€¦
On top of having a really solid temperament, Rocco has mojo, tooā€¦. Heā€™s dad of the year based on sheer numbers alone- heā€™s fathered 20 puppies so far šŸ˜†!

Rocco really is a standout. Heā€™s friendly, confident, obedient, incredibly touch-tolerant and kid-friendly. ā€œFavoritesā€ can switch around depending on the day, but he definitely gets named most often when people ask our kids who their favorite dog is.
He has all of his CGC titles, can sneeze on command (LOVES trick-training), and takes amazing selfies šŸ˜‚.

P.S. he has a few of his latest batch of poodle pups still available ā¤ļø. The sky is the limit with what he can learn and we think the same will be true of these pups.

If you can even believe it, we have two more amazing dogs available that donā€™t quite fit into either of our typical two ...
06/13/2024

If you can even believe it, we have two more amazing dogs available that donā€™t quite fit into either of our typical two categories (well-bred litters and trained adult-rescues).

First is Miss Clove. For the first time in 4 years, weā€™ve had a puppy returned. It is truly no fault of her ownā€¦ sometimes things just happen. She is just shy of 4 months, already very nicely potty and crate trained, and working on basic commands. Sheā€™ll be 25-30 lbs full grown.
She is smart and super food motivated- tons of training potential! She is available to a pet home and/or a guardian home ā€¦ we are quite tempted to keep her in our breeding program but weā€™re also very aware that we are at our max capacity with our own pack in terms of being able to successfully care for and train everyone at a high level.

Next is Miss Chloe. Chloe is a 1 year old F1 cavapoo from health tested (with OFAs) lines. She was a hopeful breeding prospect for us but several factors have caused that to shift and we want to place her in a pet home (she gets spayed on Monday!). Weā€™ve decide to slow down on breeding for a bit (we have PLENTY of summer litters šŸ¤Ŗ) and want to pump the brakes after this for a bit for various reasons. Furthermore, Chloe is a bit on the timid side. She is SO sweet and gentle and does warm up nicely, but ideally we would want to see a little more confidence in our breeding dogs. Finally, little Chloeā€™s guardian home also had to return her ā€¦ so sheā€™s back here working on training until she finds her forever home.

The goal is always a ā€œforever homeā€ from the beginning with our breeding dogs & puppiesā€¦ but life happens and we will ALWAYS back our breeding dogs and puppies for life. Itā€™s a busy time here but the doors are always open to our dogs to stay here for however long is needed while we find them their next home.

~*Courtesy Post*~On occasion we post a few dogs that are on our radar because they need new homes and would likely be a ...
06/11/2024

~*Courtesy Post*~

On occasion we post a few dogs that are on our radar because they need new homes and would likely be a good fit for what we do at Red Paw Farm, but we simply donā€™t have the space for everyone ā€¦ so we try to help by at least getting the word out!

The first picture speaks for itself (Garfield šŸ„¹)
The second photo is a 2 year old male F1 Goldendoodle named Flash. He weighs about 65 lbs and we are told is house trained and crate trained, but not yet neutered.
The third photo is Stellaā€¦ she is Flashā€™s sister. She is 50 lbs and is spayed and also house / crate trained. The dogs can go together but can also be separated.
Please reach out if interested in any of these dogs and we can connect you to the owner (or in Garfieldā€™s case, the humane society). Please share šŸ’™

Happy 2 weeks to our baby trees ā¤ļø- Aspen is showing off his brand new unsealed eyes šŸ‘€ . All the pups have their eyes an...
06/06/2024

Happy 2 weeks to our baby trees ā¤ļø- Aspen is showing off his brand new unsealed eyes šŸ‘€ . All the pups have their eyes and ears open now which means socialization can really take off!
Pups have had their nails clipped, first round of dewormer and lots and lots of snuggles.

There are still spots left on this litter - going home towards the end of July (extended training options available). They are going to be some incredibly kid-friendly and highly trainable pups.

Sam šŸ’™šŸ’™šŸ’™!Meet our newest rescue trainee! We are told Sam is a 3 year old, F1b goldendoodle, just shy of 50 lbs. We are hi...
06/05/2024

Sam šŸ’™šŸ’™šŸ’™!

Meet our newest rescue trainee! We are told Sam is a 3 year old, F1b goldendoodle, just shy of 50 lbs.
We are his 3rd stop (that we know of)- the first family rehomed him due to not having enough time for him and over-crating him. His second family adored his calm, loving nature (we do, too!!) but fights began between Sam and his smaller, senior poodle brotherā€¦ so Sam needed a new home again.

Intact males often fight (itā€™s true of just about any species!) so weā€™re hopeful Samā€™s recent neuter will prevent this issue in the future. Still, just to be safe, we are looking for a home for Sam with a female dog or he would do well as an only dog, too.

Weā€™re still getting to know Samā€™s little personality but heā€™s been a delightful addition so far.

Donā€™t forget we have several small rescue-trainees available, too! https://www.redpawfarm.com/available-dogs

We have a WILD summer at Red Paw Farm! LOTS of puppies and trained rescue dogs! Join us for a meet and greet at *Freedom...
06/04/2024

We have a WILD summer at Red Paw Farm! LOTS of puppies and trained rescue dogs!

Join us for a meet and greet at *Freedom Park* in Charlotte on June 15th- drop in from 11 to 1!

We plan on bringing several parent dogs and as many available rescue-trainees as possible. If youā€™re coming and have a specific interest in one of our current dogs and/or upcoming litters, please message us to let us know so we can make sure we bring the right combo of furry friends šŸ˜

Even if youā€™re not interested in a dog in the immediate future, itā€™s still a good opportunity to get a feel for the different breeds, sizes, etc.
Also a great opportunity to hear more about our program if you would be interested in being a guardian home for us in the future! And the snuggles are freeā€¦ so really thereā€™s no reason not to come šŸ˜‰

Scooter meets pup cup: a photo series. We love sharing new experiences with all our foster trainees. Scooter is an absol...
06/01/2024

Scooter meets pup cup: a photo series.

We love sharing new experiences with all our foster trainees. Scooter is an absolute sweetheart and a low key, easy dog to have around. He is still available but heā€™s getting a little pickier about his new homeā€¦ must allow dogs on couch and must provide weekly pup cups šŸ˜„.

Itā€™s official! Penny is pregnant! We could not be more excited to see this girl as a momā€¦ she does have some competition...
05/30/2024

Itā€™s official! Penny is pregnant!
We could not be more excited to see this girl as a momā€¦ she does have some competition, but we have to say sheā€™s probably the most gentle, affectionate dog weā€™ve ever owned.

We have TWO F1 cavapoo litters from two different sets of fully health tested (to OFA CHIC standards) parents due in June!! Unfortunately MANY breeders do not do this level of health testingā€¦ it is so important to ask as a buyer. Genetic testing is only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to health testing!

Itā€™s going to be a busy summer followed by a quiet second half of the year! It would be nice to spread them out more but thatā€™s not how it works with heat cycles šŸ˜†.

We canā€™t wait to welcome these tiny pups into the world and raise them with ALL the love and socialization exposure we can šŸ’•

Do they know how special they will be? šŸ’™We pray for every one of our puppies to play a big role in somebodyā€™s life. Not ...
05/28/2024

Do they know how special they will be? šŸ’™

We pray for every one of our puppies to play a big role in somebodyā€™s life. Not all will be service dogs (although we hope many are!) but we believe every one of our pups has the kind of temperament potential to be an absolutely amazing , maybe even one of those once-in-a-lifetime dogs for someoneā€¦ but Mapleā€™s little newborns donā€™t know that just yet šŸ’•

Second picture is a testimonial about one of our past poodle pups (Echo X Comet). We love to see our puppies making a differenceā€¦ itā€™s our whole goal. And one of the reasons we think ethical breeding still has a place even when there is an overabundance of dogs in rescue.

Maple's litter of moyen poodles (from fully health tested and titled parents) still has a few spots left. We would love to see a couple of these pups to go on to be service dogs or therapy dogs. We even think they could have some agility potential! Both parents are incredibly trainable, athletic, enjoy retrieval games, and Maple is very scent driven for a poodle.

The introductions just keep coming! *~Meet Scooter~*Scooter is our next foster-trainee. He is a two-year-old miniature p...
05/27/2024

The introductions just keep coming!

*~Meet Scooter~*
Scooter is our next foster-trainee. He is a two-year-old miniature poodle who has been through 2 (that we know of) breeders and definitely needs some training and socialization. Heā€™s a little timid but such a love. Heā€™s been good with the kids and already getting better at saying ā€œhiā€ to new people. He also surprised us by taking a running leap to go swimming in the creek!
He also LOVES the couchā€¦ basically, if you donā€™t like snuggling with dogs, Scooter is not for you šŸ˜‚.

First up in our round of introductions is Miss Paisley!Paisley is an 8 lb ā€œpeekapooā€ (we were told she is 3/4 Poodle, 1/...
05/25/2024

First up in our round of introductions is Miss Paisley!

Paisley is an 8 lb ā€œpeekapooā€ (we were told she is 3/4 Poodle, 1/4 Pekingese). She is 2 years old.

She has had a litter previously and was surrendered by a breeder as she kept escaping her pen. Her coat is short right now with some hot spots from fleas - but give it a few weeks and sheā€™ll be an adorable ball of fluff ā¤ļø. Sheā€™s been slightly timid, but very gentle, kid-friendly and easygoing. We havenā€™t noticed any escape artist tendencies (at least not yet šŸ˜‰)- she just prefers to be near people but has been quiet when crated.

Weā€™ll be working on potty training, basic commands, and lots of socialization/obedience over the next few weeks!

If you were ever thinking about getting a small non-shedding dog, thereā€™s no time like the present šŸ˜† weā€™ve got several a...
05/24/2024

If you were ever thinking about getting a small non-shedding dog, thereā€™s no time like the present šŸ˜† weā€™ve got several age groups represented!

Maple and Roccoā€™s pups were born yesterday- 7 boys and 2 girls- sable, brown, and black babies! They will be 20-25 lbs full grown and highly trainable love bugs from fully health tested and titled parents.

And on the rescue side of thingsā€¦

It looks like our little stray angel (Zoey) is here to stay for a while. Our vet estimates sheā€™s 6 years old and a shih-tzu mix. Sheā€™ll be here for 6 or so weeks because she needs to gain weight before being spayed / having a dental but she is PRECIOUS.

AND weā€™ve got 2 more tiny loves to announce!

Scooter is a black miniature poodle, 2 years old, male.

Paisley is a white 3/4 poodle, 1/4 Pekingese, 2 years old, female.

Weā€™ve got a lot more details to post in the next few days on everybody so stay tuned- but weā€™re a little bit in love with every single one of these dogs.

Sweet Sadie (cavapoo mama) enjoying a sunset walk.This is what ethical breeding looks like - every one of our moms is ve...
05/22/2024

Sweet Sadie (cavapoo mama) enjoying a sunset walk.
This is what ethical breeding looks like - every one of our moms is very well-fed and living a ā€œnormal pet lifeā€ā€¦ well I would venture to say above-average pet life šŸ˜‰.
Meeting the parents and/or seeing where they typically live and what their daily life is like is an important part of researching a breeder.

There is literally never a dull moment here šŸ¤ŖPlease help us help this sweet dogā€¦ she was just dropped off at our gate- w...
05/21/2024

There is literally never a dull moment here šŸ¤Ŗ

Please help us help this sweet dogā€¦ she was just dropped off at our gate- was found running around smack in the middle of Lower Rocky River Road (apparently has been dodging traffic in this area for at least 24 hours).

Sheā€™s looking a little rough around the edges but sheā€™s super gentle/sweet AND sheā€™s producing milk. We really want to get this mama back to her babies.

We will cross post in other groups, but please put the word out if youā€™re local - hoping someone has found a litter of pups ā¤ļø.

Sweet mama Maple is getting ready to pop. We are in the ā€œany day nowā€ phase. We canā€™t wait to meet these poodle babies ā€¦...
05/19/2024

Sweet mama Maple is getting ready to pop. We are in the ā€œany day nowā€ phase. We canā€™t wait to meet these poodle babies ā€¦ weā€™ve been doing this a while and so far the excitement for each birth hasnā€™t worn of yet šŸ’™

Hereā€™s our big announcement šŸ˜šŸ„³! Ruby is confirmed pregnant with what will be our very first and much anticipated litter ...
05/14/2024

Hereā€™s our big announcement šŸ˜šŸ„³!

Ruby is confirmed pregnant with what will be our very first and much anticipated litter of first generation cavapoos.

Ruby- genetic tested plus OFA hips (good), elbows, basic cardiac, eyes, and patellas
Bentley- genetic tested plus OFA hips (good), elbows, advanced cardiac, eyes, and patellas

Doodles get a bad rap for a few different reasons - but we maintain the issue isnā€™t doodles or cross breeding but the host of breeders who donā€™t health test to the level expected by reputable breeders of purebreds. We are proud to be offering puppies from fully health tested parents and are expecting some sweet mellow little temperaments too! We encourage people to meet the parent dogs and ask for health testing results - whether from us or another breeder.

Nellie girl šŸ„¹ needs a new home! Itā€™s been an adventure with this oneā€¦ hard to capture it all in just one post!Nellie had...
05/13/2024

Nellie girl šŸ„¹ needs a new home!

Itā€™s been an adventure with this oneā€¦ hard to capture it all in just one post!

Nellie had a horrific start to life - she was in a puppy mill- we donā€™t throw that term around flippantly but it fits here. We can share more details but just to put it into perspective- when she first got out she weighed 29 lbs *while pregnant with 8 puppies* (the litter was aborted bc she wasnā€™t in good enough condition to continue pregnancy). She now weighs 43 lbs not pregnant šŸ’™

Nellie needed A LOT of training and thatā€™s exactly what she got. She passed her CGC test, graduated and went to her new home in January.

Her family tried so hard, we tried so hard, Nellie tried so hardā€¦ all the blood, sweat, and tearsā€¦ to finally decide Nellie wasnā€™t adjusting well. She was in panic mode whenever her parents were at work.

Nellie needs someone who is home most of the time and/or somebody who has another dog
(Nellie shows zero signs of separation anxiety here when crated in a room with other dogs).

We were told Nellie is a 2 year old standard poodle but something about her reminds us of a doodle- sheā€™s silly, kind of clumsy and soooooo sweet. If you donā€™t like big smiles, wet kisses, or 43 lb lap dogs that follow you to the bathroom, then Nellie isnā€™t for you šŸ˜‰

But if you doā€¦ wellā€¦ message us for more details

Best photo ever?! šŸ˜ Bye, sweet Daisy! We will miss your speckled belly, very reliable tickle spot, and overall good pupp...
05/12/2024

Best photo ever?! šŸ˜ Bye, sweet Daisy! We will miss your speckled belly, very reliable tickle spot, and overall good puppy behavior!!

We said goodbye to our training puppies today. We absolutely adored these pups and thought they were truly a breeze to trainā€¦. BUT we do look forward to sleeping in tomorrow šŸ˜‰.

Ever seen a cuter little buddy in a cheetah print surgery suit šŸ˜†ā€” Monty (our current foster/trainee) was neutered yester...
05/05/2024

Ever seen a cuter little buddy in a cheetah print surgery suit šŸ˜†ā€” Monty (our current foster/trainee) was neutered yesterday! And can you believe this adorable face belongs to a poodle?! (No breed guarantee since heā€™s a rescue but this is what his past owner told us and it definitely seems to fit!) We think the scruffy doodle cut suits him well.
Poodles come in a big variety of sizes, colors, and with an endless amount of hair cut options! We love this versatile breed šŸ’™



Itā€™s been a while since weā€™ve written a blog post! Weā€™ve had several ideas brewing! Hereā€™s the latest! Weā€™ve seen very s...
05/03/2024

Itā€™s been a while since weā€™ve written a blog post! Weā€™ve had several ideas brewing!

Hereā€™s the latest! Weā€™ve seen very strong opinions around the topic of doodles and we hope this provides some factual insight on the topic šŸ’™

https://www.redpawfarm.com/are-doodles-unethical

Mama Mapleā€™s belly is starting to pop! We are so excited about this pairing and expect some highly trainable, human focu...
05/01/2024

Mama Mapleā€™s belly is starting to pop!
We are so excited about this pairing and expect some highly trainable, human focused pupsā€¦ with a big color variety and good athleticism, too!

Maple is an EXCELLENT mom and we canā€™t wait to see her in action again. This is her third (and possibly last) litter for us so we are giving a little extra love to this little belly!

We aim to breed our moms 3-4 times depending on how quickly they bounce back, how much they seem to enjoy it, etc.
We actually donā€™t think there is a ā€œright or wrongā€ answer when it comes to exact number of litters or if/when to skip heats but rather a reputable breeder should have an opinion that shows theyā€™ve done some research, have input from their vet, and above all else shows the utmost care & concern for their dam.

Weā€™ve had the same Facebook profile/cover photo for 4 yearsā€¦ it may be time for a change.Hereā€™s 4 recent photos that we ...
04/25/2024

Weā€™ve had the same Facebook profile/cover photo for 4 yearsā€¦ it may be time for a change.
Hereā€™s 4 recent photos that we really love ā¤ļø- vote for which one you want to see more of below šŸ‘‡!

Introducing ā€œRed Paw Farmā€™s Sweeter Than Cocoaā€ šŸ˜We are proud to show off our keeper girl from this past litter (Echo X ...
04/21/2024

Introducing ā€œRed Paw Farmā€™s Sweeter Than Cocoaā€ šŸ˜

We are proud to show off our keeper girl from this past litter (Echo X Rocco) ā€¦ Dulce, now ā€œCocoa.ā€

We knew from the beginning that weā€™d be keeping a girl back from this litter (Echoā€™s line is really special to us ā¤ļø) but it was actually an incredibly difficult decision. There were 7 girls in the litter and we kind of wanted all of them šŸ˜†.
In the end (with the help of our guardian family), we chose Miss Dulce/Cocoa, and we canā€™t wait to see how she matures. If her temperament and health testing are everything we hope they will be then sheā€™ll produce some pups for us in a couple of years!

Little photo dump of our now 9-week-old pups exploring their new world or snoozing ā€¦ thereā€™s no in between šŸ˜‚Some are at ...
04/20/2024

Little photo dump of our now 9-week-old pups exploring their new world or snoozing ā€¦ thereā€™s no in between šŸ˜‚
Some are at their new homes and some are staying for training!

Help us help Mr. squiggles!!!This is our newest addition to the rescue-training program. He is a 1.5 year old, 25 lb poo...
04/17/2024

Help us help Mr. squiggles!!!

This is our newest addition to the rescue-training program. He is a 1.5 year old, 25 lb poodle who originally came from a breeder/outdoor kennel situation - his new owner quickly became overwhelmed trying to potty train him (NOT easy because heā€™s never been trained and is still intact!) and get him used to living in a house in general (heā€™s pretty timid). But hey, thatā€™s kind of our speciality! So we were happy to take him on and plan to help him catch up on the training and socialization he missed earlier in life ā¤ļø
BUT we think he needs a new name (and a new haircut šŸ˜…). Squiggles just doesnā€™t fitā€¦ he wants something that captures more of what a gentleman he is!

Taking suggestions below šŸ‘‡

āž”ļø Sheā€™s in heat!!We are EXCITED about this litter šŸ„³šŸ„³šŸ„³! We are so proud to have a cavalier as gentle and kindhearted as ...
04/13/2024

āž”ļø Sheā€™s in heat!!
We are EXCITED about this litter šŸ„³šŸ„³šŸ„³! We are so proud to have a cavalier as gentle and kindhearted as Penny and with a full panel of OFAs, too! (Advanced cardiac, eyes, patellas, hips/elbows)- this girl is the total package.

She will be bred to ā€œChanceā€ - a fully health tested toy poodle from a trusted breeder for our first F1 cavapoo litter!

Rocco demanded to have an honorable mention on this
post even though heā€™s not going to be the dadā€¦ we would love for him to be but wanted to err on the side of caution for Pennyā€™s first litter and use a smaller male. BUT Penny is having what is known as a silent heat. We dutifully check our girls for bleeding when we know their heat is due, but rarely, there is none!! Itā€™s something weā€™ve heard other breeders talk about it but never experienced it ourselvesā€¦ this week we noticed a little extra flirting going on and a whole lot of extra sniffing from Roccoā€¦ we thought perhaps he was losing his marbles but to be safe we took Penny in for a progesterone test and she is most definitely in heat- the hormones donā€™t lie! We would have definitely missed it if it hadnā€™t been for Roccoā€˜s nose! And for simply paying attention to our dogsā€™ behavior šŸ©·ā€¦ just a little behind the scenes look into the breeding life šŸ˜‰

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