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Idaho Breeder Notes

Honest, breeder-grade insights for puppy shoppers and dog parents alike. Idaho Breeder Notes is the journal behind our family of farm-raised puppy brands — Boise Doodle Co, Lemon Grove Spaniels, and Lemon & Clover. Find a reputable breeder, raise a confident puppy, and care for your dog through every season — all from a working Idaho farm that transports puppies nationwide and to Canada.

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Mother's Day 2026: Celebrating Every Woman Who Has Mothered Us — Pet Moms, Bonus Moms, Aunties, Sisters & The Quiet Heroes Who Loved Us First
Laura Harris Laura Harris

Mother's Day 2026: Celebrating Every Woman Who Has Mothered Us — Pet Moms, Bonus Moms, Aunties, Sisters & The Quiet Heroes Who Loved Us First

Mother's Day isn't a single story — it's a thousand stories woven into one quiet, powerful word: mother. This year, we're widening the table to honor every woman who has mothered us: the moms in the trenches, the pet moms loving four-legged babies, the aunties and sisters and besties who showed up like family, the bonus moms who chose us, the mentors who believed in us, and the women without children of their own who have poured love into the world anyway. Including a personal tribute to a farm-strong mama whose handwritten recipes, hard-working hands, and unwavering presence taught what real love looks like.

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How Much Does a Cavapoo Cost? (And Why Cheap Cavapoos Are a Red Flag)
Laura Harris Laura Harris

How Much Does a Cavapoo Cost? (And Why Cheap Cavapoos Are a Red Flag)

Why is one Cavapoo $4,500 and another $900? Same breed, same photos, very different stories. A Good Dog certified Cavapoo breeder breaks down 2026 Cavapoo pricing line by line — what drives the cost, what you're really paying for, and why cheap Cavapoos almost always cost more in the end.

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How to Spot a Fake Good Dog Listing: 7 Red Flags Every Doodle Buyer Should Know
Laura Harris Laura Harris

How to Spot a Fake Good Dog Listing: 7 Red Flags Every Doodle Buyer Should Know

"Is Good Dog legit?" Yes — but scammers love impersonating it. Every week, families lose thousands to fake Good Dog listings. As a Good Dog certified Bernedoodle, Cavapoo, and Goldendoodle breeder, here are the seven red flags we see scammers use over and over — and how to verify a real Good Dog breeder in five minutes.

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Why Boise Doodle Co. Partnered with Good Dog: The Gold Standard for Ethical Doodle Breeders
Laura Harris Laura Harris

Why Boise Doodle Co. Partnered with Good Dog: The Gold Standard for Ethical Doodle Breeders

If you've searched for a healthy, ethically raised doodle puppy, you've come across Good Dog — the gold standard for responsible breeders. Here's why Boise Doodle Co. proudly partnered with Good Dog, what their certification actually means, and how it protects every family who brings home one of our Bernedoodle, Cavapoo, Goldendoodle, Schnoodle, or Poodle puppies.

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