Uphoff Country Kennel - Gridley, Illinois

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I cannot say enough good things about the Uphoff family and their breeding approach. As a first time puppy owner it was important to me to ensure I am getting a puppy from a breeder who socializes all dogs in the family home. Caren and her parents came highly recommended by two local families, which is always a good sign. They have a decades-long breeding history and experience. I got both of my cockapoos from her. This is a small family breeder who raises truly amazing dogs. I get so many compliments on my dogs' temperament, health, and they are both great with kids and other dogs/pets. Really smart and cuddly and just what I was hoping for in a family dog. Thank you for giving me two family members and for making that anxiety-inducing first time puppy finding easy and safe. Update --- My puppies are now 9 and 6 months old and still healthy as can be and just getting sweeter by the day. Both Embark full genetic health tests came back with perfect results as well.

Colleen J.

Absolutely wonderful people to work with! We got our cockapoo puppy from Uphoff Kennel this spring. We had such a positive experience. They were very patient allowing us ample time to play with the puppies and answering all of our questions to decide who was the best fit for our family. Their farm is extremely clean and it’s obvious these puppies are very well cared for. I highly recommend if you’re looking to add a fur baby to your family. ❤️

Jared K.

Wonderful people and a wonderful puppy. Would HIGHLY recommend to anyone looking to get a pup. When we picked up our pup he had all the paperwork and vet documents that we needed and he has been great!! John and Elizabeth were super nice and helpful with anything we needed.

Shelley J.

Please believe me.I really did not want to do this. I would have done anything for this family but what they did to me hurts so deeply and I believe they would do this to others. I gave them so much business and I constantly promoted them. In honor of the passing of their mother whom I adored, I wanted to help them more. Uphoff Country Kennel Gridley, Il, White Barn Doodles El Paso Il and Wood Haven Pets MN are all part of the family and they all work together. It is impressive. My latest issue is with White Barn Doodles. I found homes for 4 older puppies that they could not sell because of their coloring. People don’t seem to want back or gray dogs. They prefer white, tan or red. They are wonderful, loving puppies with the best temperament. It cost me so much to do this. Please read this letter. These much older people who have Charlie need an older dog and not a puppy. They are Korean and they do not believe in medical care for the dog. This is in their culture. Charlie has severe stomach issues. I personally talked to the wife and she is giving Charlie 2 tsp of rice ever hour..This has been going on for weeks.(not prescribed by a vet) Charlie is also very home sick and has a broken heart.. The breeder( White Barn Doddle) has made sure her family has taken the side of this con artist who is very smooth. He can make anyone believe his lies. and she sided with him and not a true friend. She never even met this couple. She made sure that nobody talks or communicates with me. This behavior toward me has hurt more than you can imagine. This couple is very fearful and afraid so they will listen to her. The breeder can get the dog back according to the contract. With a very heavy heart, please, do not use any of these breeders. They really do not care about the health, ,safety or welfare of Charlie. They do not care what happens to him. I only wanted to help this family. They took the wrong side and pushed me against the wall needlessly. Can you please help me before it is to late? Here is the letter. The family got it too and yet I heard nothing.

I am writing to you from the depth of my broken heart as a loving dog mom who made an unbearable mistake. Not a single day passes where I do not ache for Charlie. The regret of letting him go has consumed me to the point where I was in a serious car accident last week. I
truly believe Charlie belongs here with me and his brothers, and it devastates me that I made the mistake of giving him up before realizing just how important he has become to our family.

I can offer him the best medical care, agility training, swimming lessons, nose work and an outpouring of love and support. His brothers search for him constantly especially when they hear his name. Not an hour goes by when I do not cry missing him and they cry for him too. I have never experienced such a strong feeling of belonging for him with our family.

I am willing to offer you a thousand dollars and a new dog and, I am open to offering a better offer. I surely hope you can sympathize with my situation and consider my plea.It would mean the world to me to have Charlie back home. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you.

Please help me save Charlie and get him back to me!!

Abby R.

I got my sweet sweet cockapoo from John & Elizabeth almost 3 years ago. They are wonderful people and take such great care of the puppies before they are picked up by their new best friends. My friend fell in love with my cockapoo & ended up getting one from John & Elizabeth as well. She couldn’t be happier. I will be forever grateful for what Uphoff has given me!

Sarah M. C. S.

John and Liz are the most wonderful breeders!! Caring. Kind. Responsive. We have purchased two dogs here and they just don’t get any better! They went out of the way to even meet us on the highway to make it more convenient. Their dogs are well loved and cared for. They are simply the best.

Audrey C.

We have gotten two family members from Uphoff Pets and have been completely satisfied. Our first, a Cavalier King Charles, was an ideal family pet: healthy with a wonderful disposition. After she passed away, we knew we had to have another Uphoff Pet. We got our Cavapoo puppy and she’s just as lovable with a clean bill of health. Everyone who meets her wants to snuggle her! John and Liz are great people, and it shows in their animals.

Aimee K.

John and Elizabeth were so wonderful to work with. They were great with their communication and have the sweetest little fur babies. I was lucky to get my sweet Sophie Grace from Uphoff Country Kennel and i would highly recommend them to anyone.